Layla Halal Food

4.9 ( 145 reviews )
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$1–10
216-19 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428, United States
+1 516-789-8700

At Layla Halal Food, located at 216-19 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY, diners are treated to an exceptional halal experience that has garnered rave reviews. Customers frequently highlight the quality and taste of the food, with one reviewer noting, "every bite is amazing." The marinated meats, particularly the chicken and lamb, receive praise for their juiciness and tenderness. The perfectly seasoned dishes, such as chicken over rice and lamb gyro, make it difficult to resist coming back for more.

The vibrant green cilantro sauce has become a standout favorite among patrons, enhancing the already delicious offerings. Regulars admire the value of meals, often mentioning the affordable pricing of sodas alongside their sizable portions. Layla's food has even been described as “better than most restaurants in the neighborhood,” solidifying its status as a hidden gem in the NYC halal food scene.

However, some customers have noted occasional inconsistencies with hours and communication, suggesting that while the food remains top-notch, improvements could enhance the overall experience. Regardless, the dedication and passion of the owner to provide excellent halal cuisine shine through as they respond thoughtfully to feedback. Layla Halal Food truly stands out as a must-visit spot for halal lovers in the area.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves halal food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Paid street parking
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Layla Halal Food

Lucifera Adonis
Jun 22,2025
My experience was excellent at this place. I will definitely go there to eat again.
Uzb 7778
Jun 17,2025
10 star’s
Romel Masih
Jun 6,2025
Edit: The owner responded to my review to inform me they were closed due to a religious holiday. I was unaware of this and wish to edit my review. Closing for religious observance does not deserve a star off. I also ordered by phone the other day with no issue. I have edited my review to give them the full 5 stars they deserve. Their food is amazing, no question about, better than most restaurants in the neighborhood. I also appreciate the owner's response, I would absolutely visit again and recommend it to friends. Amazing food. Just wish they would pick up the phone instead of having to wait 10 minutes in line and another 10 minutes to get your food when a phone call would save 20 minutes. Also, despite the listed hours, the cart is just not there on random days like today. You go there expecting to get some delicious food and the cart is nowhere to be found. Again, the food is GREAT but the inconsistency of hours and picking up the phone is why I can only give it 4 stars. If the owner is reading: Your food is amazing but you are losing money due to the inconsistency.
Brigitta Danyi
Jun 3,2025
WOW!! The green sauce (cilantro) become my favorite I wasn’t hungry didn’t order anything for myself but I tried a pinch... Both order chicken over rice and lamb gyro was soooo good juicy,tender served with brown rice!! Perfectly seasoned! I had to run back to pick up a mix chicken lamb over rice .Yesterday they had no falafel but I will definitely try next time! Soda still 1 can’t beat that price! A hidden gem, the Number 1 halal food truck in NYC!!
Farhan Chowdhury
May 20,2025
One of the best if not the best halal carts in queens. Every bite is amazing, can't say that for many halal carts
Sam Toliver
May 5,2025
For starters nice guy. I stopped by to give this place a chance. It turned out to be great. I’ve got a chicken and lamb mix. The flavors was a mix of spicy but savory. Rice was also decently flavorful. Portion is very good as I finished and was satisfied. Would put this in my top 10 halal spot.
Nadia Alam
Apr 14,2025
This has been my new go to spot for combo over rice for some time now. The food is always made fresh!! Not to mention the chicken and lamb are very tender and juicy. I love their hot sauce! It’s actually got flavor, a nice tang with a kick, it’s not just chili powder made into a sauce. The guys are super nice and friendly and the cart is so clean!! It’s definitely worth getting! Will keep coming back for more.
Z. P.
Mar 29,2025
it was amazing!! The proportions of the chicken and rice were in large amounts. The chicken was cooked well and the rice was soft. The salad on the side was very fresh. Overall I recommend this place for kids and adults. The spice levels can be altered by asking for little hot sauce and more white sauce. The price is affordable and it is ready in less than 10 minutes.

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