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Moon Cheese Restaurant | Our Story

A Colombian gathering place in East Elmhurst

A Colombian gathering place in East Elmhurst

Moon Cheese is a Latino-owned Colombian restaurant in the heart of East Elmhurst, Queens — built around bold flavors, board games on every table, and a genuine welcome for everyone who walks through the door.
The food we're proud to serve

The food we're proud to serve

Arepas, empanadas, Colombian burgers, patacones, maicitos, and premium fries — all made with care. Signature dishes like the Moon Cheese Dog and deditos de queso keep guests coming back.
More than a meal

More than a meal

Board games on every table, art on the walls, and cheese fries lit on fire tableside. Spin the wheel at the end for a chance to win a prize — kids, dogs, and first-timers all equally welcome.
The people who make it

The people who make it

Owner Emily and the team — Tatiana, Alejandra, Ana, Laura, and Alexa — are the heart of Moon Cheese. Proudly LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space, because a real gathering place is open to everyone.
Drinks worth staying for

Drinks worth staying for

Cocktails, margaritas, sangria, beer, wine, and spirits — with happy-hour specials on drinks and bites. Guests call the margaritas some of the best in Queens, and one Don Julio goblet sip makes it obvious why.
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