MexiQ Kitchen and Draught

With the identically named (although entirely unrelated) Mexicue truck already making the rounds, it looks like Mexican BBQ may be the menu concept du jour. Consulting chef Julieta Ballestros (Crema, Los Feliz) designed the menu at this Astoria eatery, which owner Dino Philippo describes as "American barbecue with a Mexican twist." The menu features items like pulled pork carnitas, cowboy-style beans and panko-crusted truffle mac ‘n' cheese. The bar will feature four dozen beers on tap, and will appropriately have an extensive Mexican beer selection as well as a tequila list. Queens-native owner Dino Philippou owns and operates Cavo restaurant, and partner Dimitri Paloumbis owns Astoria pool hall, Break.

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