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"If you’re standing under a large, multicolored cow suspended over Roosevelt Avenue, you’ve come to the right place. It’s hard not to be in a good mood at this neon-lit, 24-hour diner, open since 2000 in Jackson Heights. Hand-painted cartoon characters, peace signs, and Postobon bottle caps gracing the walls and ceilings make a warm impression—as do the staff, who’ll help you choose from the extensive menu with full-color photos of every item. From seafood fettuccine to cheeseburgers with ham, Cositas Ricas does a lot of things, and does them very well. But we’d suggest you let the cow in the sky guide you: Order a juicy, well crusted steak." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim