Hellbender

Mexican restaurant · Ridgewood

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This Is America’s Boldest and Most Delicious Food City

"A former dive-bar turned Cali‑Mex spot that radiates sunshine, serving bold, playful items like chamoy-dressed apples and cheesy fried shrimp tacos in a lively Queens neighborhood near the end of the M line." - Caroline Hatchett

https://www.foodandwine.com/new-york-city-top-united-states-city-for-food-and-drink-2025-11686189

68-22 Forest Ave, Queens, NY 11385 Get directions

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