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Hellbender

Mexican restaurant · Ridgewood ·

Hellbender

Mexican restaurant · Ridgewood ·
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"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

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Margaritas, fried Oaxacan cheese, lamb carnitas, churros

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

$30–50

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Information

Margaritas, fried Oaxacan cheese, lamb carnitas, churros

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

$30–50

Reserve a table
See Menu
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Hellbender by Will Hartman
Hellbender by Lanna Apisukh
Hellbender by Lanna Apisukh
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