
Saturday Special Corona’s Culinary Essentials
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Is Saturday Special Corona’s Culinary Essentials worth booking?
Saturday Special Corona’s Culinary Essentials is a 4-hour experience in New York, United States, from $25 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $25 per person
Real foodies know that you have to leave Manhattan to find some of the best bites in New York. The Corona neighborhood of Queens is famous for its Latin American cuisine, and this tour lets you try specialties from stree
What you get
About this experience
Real foodies know that you have to leave Manhattan to find some of the best bites in New York. The Corona neighborhood of Queens is famous for its Latin American cuisine, and this tour lets you try specialties from street vendors and family-run establishments. Sample a wide range of dishes that can include Argentinean pastries, Mexican pit-roasted goat, and more. This is a less mainstream way to experience the city's food scene.
What's included
Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Breakfast
What you'll see and do
Corona
We’ll start our day in pedestrian-only Corona Plaza, the neighborhood’s bustling meeting place, and drop by a family-run Mexican bakery where we’ll join the weekend ritual of picking out sweet breakfast pastries and rolls from large trays set out for the customers. From there, we’ll continue to an out-of-the-way spot where we’ll sit down with neighborhood families to enjoy a hearty Mexican-style brunch of pit-roasted goat.
120 minutes here
Jackson Heights
The food tour in Queens continues along Roosevelt Avenue, which on the weekends is lined with street vendors from throughout Latin America. To satisfy our sweet tooth, we’ll drop into an Argentinean corner bakery for some traditional treats and make a stop for a “cholado,” a hybrid frozen dessert and fruit salad also known as the Colombian Snow Cone. We’ll end our day at a small bodega opened by a man from Veracruz, Mexico, going inside for a celebratory (shrimp) cocktail. This last stop leaves us at the edge of Jackson Heights and Elmhurst, two immigrant neighborhoods that hold their own culinary riches (and which are further explored as part of our longer Queens walk), a tantalizing reminder that during this half-day we’ve only scratched the surface of what makes Queens such a culinary Promised Land.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
The meeting point is in front of the Walgreens in Corona Plaza, 10314 Roosevelt Ave, Corona, NY 11368 (between 104 St. and National St.). It is right outside the 103 St. - Corona Plaza station of the South Exit of the 7 train.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The meeting point is in front of the Walgreens in Corona Plaza, 10314 Roosevelt Ave, Corona, NY 11368 (between 104 St. and National St.). It is right outside the 103 St. - Corona Plaza station of the South Exit of the 7 train.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Sat
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Culinary Backstreets
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Saturday Special Corona’s Culinary Essentials. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Will be back for more tours!
Amazing experience. Sierra is a rock star.
Response from the operator: Hello, and thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. We are so glad you joined us in celebrating the unsung heroes of the kitchen and the rich daily life of the city. Your visit helps support these traditional family-run spots and preserves their beautiful culinary craft for generations to come.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Sat
- Price range
- $25 to $125
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Saturday Special Corona’s Culinary Essentials: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Saturday Special Corona’s Culinary Essentials cost?
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Prices start at $25 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Saturday Special Corona’s Culinary Essentials take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is Saturday Special Corona’s Culinary Essentials worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Saturday Special Corona’s Culinary Essentials?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Saturday Special Corona’s Culinary Essentials suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Saturday Special Corona’s Culinary Essentials?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Saturday Special Corona’s Culinary Essentials start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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