JACKSON HEIGHTS, QUEENS
Chalupas Poblanas El Tlecuile
Pueblan chalupas fried in lard over charcoal, from a weekend-night stand on Junction Boulevard.
See current Google rating & reviews ↗An elusive weekend stand on Junction Boulevard, set up on the sidewalk outside a Chipotle, cooking one dish from Puebla. Small tortillas go onto a charcoal-fired comal in pork lard until the edges crisp.
Then come red and green salsas, shredded pork and onions. That's a chalupa poblana, and a stack of them makes a full meal. It typically runs on Friday to Sunday evenings and takes cash only, so check its Instagram before you make the trip.
Editor’s tip
Bring cash, come on a Friday or Saturday night, and order a full stack.
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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 14, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.