Colombian · verified Jul 15, 2026 · By Piyush Puri, MD
Best Colombian in Jackson Heights
Where to eat Colombian in Jackson Heights, Queens in 2026: Arepa Lady arepas, 24 hour diners, a butcher backed steakhouse, and the cholado counters locals use.
- 1Jackson Heights · 77-17 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Maria Cano was a lawyer and judge in Colombia before she started selling arepas from a cart under the 7 train in 1990. Her sons run the brick and mortar now, open since 2014, and the griddle work has not lost a step.
The arepa de queso still tastes like the cart at 2am, sweet corn char and stretchy cheese, and the family never let fame flatten it.
Order Arepa de choclo with chicharrón and cheese
The official site takes reservations, but this is a walk in kind of place; go off peak and you will be eating in ten minutes.
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