Name: Fresco’s Grand Cantina
Address: 28-50 31st St, Queens, NY 11102, USA
Telephone: (347) 997-3070
Rating: 4.7

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Fresco's Grand Cantina

VERS Saturday Nights

Experience the Glam Award-winning Drag Brunch with hosts Hibiscus and Catrina Love Lace, featuring special performances and a lively atmosphere.

Drag Brunch with Hibiscus and Catrina Love Lace

Enjoy all-night happy hour and a special $29 fajita and margarita deal every Monday with drag race re-runs and entertainment.

Industry Mondays - Happy Hour & Food Deal

Celebrate Taco & Tequila Tuesday with $7 Margaritas, $12 Taco Trios, and a special combo deal for only $17.

Taco & Tequila Tuesday

Happy Hour

Test your knowledge with 3 rounds of trivia hosted by Kizha Carr, featuring drag performances and a themed audience participation, every Wednesday starting at 7pm.

Fact Check Trivia Night

Join us Thursdays at 7pm for Drag Bingo hosted by Athena, with special guests, delicious food, drinks, and cash prizes.

Drag Bingo Night

HYROX event scheduled for March 28, 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00. Further details are not provided.

HYROX

HYROX event scheduled for March 28, 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00. Further details are not provided in the content.

Join us for Fresco’s Anniversary & Fundraiser on March 29, 2026, from 18:00 to 22:00. Celebrate with us and support a good cause. The event will feature food, drinks, and entertainment. For more details, visit the event page.

Fresco’s Anniversary & Fundraiser

Celebration of Fresco’s 4th anniversary with drag performances, community gathering, and fundraising to support the space.

Enjoy $7 Margaritas and $12 Taco Trios all night, with a special Taco Trio & Margarita combo for $17.

Every Wednesday at 7 PM, test your knowledge with 3 rounds of trivia hosted by Kizha Carr, with prizes and drag performances.

Join us Thursdays at 7 PM for Drag Bingo hosted by Athena, with special guests, delicious food, drinks, and cash prizes.

Weekly Tuesday event offering $7 Margaritas, $12 Taco Trios, and a special combo deal, along with happy hour all night.

HAPPY HOUR

Thursday event hosted by Athena with special guests, featuring fun bingo games, food, drinks, and cash prizes.

Athena

Friday at 8 PM, watch the latest episode of RuPaul's Drag Race with commentary, hosted by Mariyea & Frida Cox, followed by VIBE CHECK with Spice Diamond.

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing

Mariyea & Frida Cox

Fresco's Grand Cantina is a vibrant LGBTQ-owned restaurant that offers a lively atmosphere with great food and attentive service. Guests rave about the delicious Mexican cuisine, custom drinks, and engaging entertainment, including drag shows. The staff is noted for being friendly and accommodating, making it a popular spot for both small gatherings and larger parties.

New York City is the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, with the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village being the site of the historic 1969 Stonewall riots. The city has multiple gay neighborhoods including Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, and the West Village. NYC Pride is one of the world's largest Pride celebrations, and the city offers an unparalleled array of queer bars, clubs, cultural institutions, and community organizations. From historic venues to cutting-edge nightlife, NYC remains a global LGBTQ+ cultural capital.

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March 2026

VERS Saturday Nights

Drag Brunch with Hibiscus and Catrina Love Lace

Industry Mondays - Happy Hour & Food Deal

Taco & Tequila Tuesday

Happy Hour

Fact Check Trivia Night

Drag Bingo Night

HYROX

HYROX

Fresco’s Anniversary & Fundraiser

Fresco’s Anniversary & Fundraiser

Taco & Tequila Tuesday

April 2026

Happy Hour

Fact Check Trivia Night

Drag Bingo Night

Taco & Tequila Tuesday

HAPPY HOUR

Drag Bingo Night

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing

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