Ivan Ramen is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in New York City.

1. Ivan Ramen

7.8
25 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Lower East Side · 326 tips and reviews

Bob R.Bob Rutledge: Rec'd by NYTimes: Pickled daikon XO; Chinese broccoli & garlic; pork meatballs; JFC; Tofu Coney Island; roast pork musubi; triple pork/garlic mazemen; vegetarian shoyu ramen; spicy red chile ramen.

Village VoiceVillage Voice: At Ivan Ramen, Orkin's hottest selection is the spicy red chile ramen. The crimson-hued broth is flavored with dashi and chicken broth, then filled with minced pork, rye noodles, and a smashed egg.

Lori L.Lori Luo: Ivan Orkin's approach to ramen can result in several hit or miss dishes, but the Spicy Red Chile Ramen and the takoyaki-inspired pork meatballs are sure to please.

Empellón Al Pastor is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in New York City.

2. Empellón Al Pastor

8.0
132 Saint Marks Pl (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 121 tips and reviews

Brian B.Brian B: Phenomenal el pastor and red chile pork tacos. The chorizo is pretty good, too. Oh, and you can get pretty good beer for $6. #allinone

Chad H.Chad Horner: the most casual of the Empellón empire, a great place to swing by for a couple of tacos and a drink

Lori L.Lori Luo: Place your order (beverage and food orders are taken at different locations) and seat yourself at Alex Stupak's latest venture. Make sure to order the Al Pastor taco.

Gotham West Market is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in New York City.

3. Gotham West Market

8.4
600 11th Ave (btwn W 44th & W 45th St), New York, NY
Food Court · Hell's Kitchen · 205 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Two stands from Ivan Orkin stand out: Slurp Shop, a stellar ramen shop famous for its incendiary red chile ramen, and Corner Slice, which sells shockingly delicious square slices. Read more.

John A.John A: Nice theme for food court with upscale eatery options but casual atmosphere. Enough choices you could eat here everyday for a week.

E K.E K: Like Eataly if hipster was a country

Cello Wine Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in New York City.

4. Cello Wine Bar

7.6
229 E 53rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Midtown East · 27 tips and reviews

Nicole A.Nicole Albano: Delicious food - short ribs are not to be missed! Amazing service. My new favorite neighborhood joint!

Kristen P.Kristen Peirano: Great flatbreads especially the white one !

Jarett L.Jarett Lewis: 2 drinks $43 enjoy. Didn't get wine.

Sabor a Mexico is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in New York City.

5. Sabor a Mexico

7.6
1744 1st Ave (90th & 91st), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Yorkville · 22 tips and reviews

KristiaMarie P.KristiaMarie Pastor Balatbat: Steak or beef Chimichanga is our "must have" here. We've tried other items too, and haven't had anything we didn't like!

Jessie C.Jessie Catana: Really enjoyed the hard tacos!

Amy M.Amy Mixa: Steak Alambres is delicious!

Rosie's is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in New York City.

6. Rosie's

8.5
29 E 2nd St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews

Courtney L.Courtney Lewis: Great brunch. Good spot for groups. Start with the Bourbon Spiked Mocha, guacamole + chips and the queso with sausage. For the main course I highly recommend the Chilaquiles with Cecina Beef.

Citi BikeCiti Bike: Dock your Citi Bike at 2nd St and 2nd Ave and order the fish tacos. Do it now.

EArchitectEArchitect: When you're with at least four people, get the platter which they serve on a huge wooden board to share that includes Asada Oaxaquena, Carne Enchilada, Green Chorizo, Cecina, and Grilled Queso Blanco.

Charlie Bird is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in New York City.

7. Charlie Bird

8.7
5 King St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 188 tips and reviews

CITY GRITCITY GRIT: Hands down 1 of our favorite spots in NYC. Razor Clams top Sarah’s single best bite list. Also recommend Farro, Uni Spaghetti, Chicken & Gelati. Bonus: can order half bottle from incredible wine list!

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: “The food is comforting, with some ingenious additions, like uni in a creamy duck-egg spaghetti, and mint and pistachios in a lemony farro salad.” Read more.

Lockhart S.Lockhart Steele: Get the fluke (every time), Knife and Fork salad (almost certainly), pasta special (if it sounds proper) and then roll from there. Bird is the word.

Baby Bo's Cantina is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in New York City.

8. Baby Bo's Cantina

7.8
627 2nd Ave (at E 34th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Murray Hill · 118 tips and reviews

KateKate: Excellent guacamole, superb fish tacos. Some of the best Latin cuisine on the 7 mile island.

Sarena P.Sarena Perez: Try the chipotle sauce here on the enchiladas. Its really good.

Andrew K.Andrew Kennedy: The BBQ Duck Burrito is amazing! You must try this.

Lobster Place is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in New York City.

9. Lobster Place

9.1
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Fish Market · Chelsea · 384 tips and reviews

Josephine S.Josephine Son: My favorite spot in Chelsea for cheap, fresh takeout sushi for lunch! Soups are awesome and you can never go wrong with a lobster roll. The oyster raw bar is a great new addition.

SkeeterNYCSkeeterNYC: Pick up fresh steamed lobsters to go. Eat it with a friend in the hallway. Make everybody jealous.

Jakub A.Jakub Alexander: Try the Lobster Bisque

Empellón Taqueria is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in New York City.

10. Empellón Taqueria

8.0
230 W 4th St (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · West Village · 230 tips and reviews

Damian B.Damian Bayona: The fish taco is the way to go. Also, def get some salsa borracha on the side - it has a smoky mezcal kick. 💃🏻🌮

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the beer-braised tongue taco here, the brined pork tongue is cooked with bacon, chorizo, onions and a slug of Negra Modelo. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.

ClaytonClayton: The sweetbread tacos are incredible, especially alongside an Espolon Reposado with Sangrita!

Sinigual is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in New York City.

11. Sinigual

7.4
640 Third Ave (E 41st St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 91 tips and reviews

Oscar T.Oscar Trelles: Go for the guacamole (made table side) and the fish tacos. Also try the jalapeño infused margaritas.

MeliMeli: Upscale Mexican food that's worth the price. Lobster quesadilla & chicken quesadilla are savory; guacamole is tasty and chunky; pineapple & mango mojitos are must tries. Will def return for more.

Lee H.Lee Hoffman: The tortillas w butter = amazing. Pomegranate margarita = awesome

The Campbell is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in New York City.

12. The Campbell

7.5
15 Vanderbilt Ave (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 269 tips and reviews

Julie S.Julie Soscia: A unique speakeasy attached to Grand Central Terminal with great cocktails. It's a wonderful after work spot or to bring a date. Try the prohibition punch.

Tiffany & CoTiffany & Co: Yes, Mr. Campbell once lived here; and you are invited to come up and have a cocktail in his 1923 Florentine-style living room. The gifted mixologist behind the bar crafts a marvelous martini.

melissa w.melissa welirang: The scene from Gossip Girl's infamous Shepard wedding where Serena & Nate do their deed in Season 1 was filmed here. Great place and great atmosphere.

La Palapa is one of The 13 Best Places for Red Chile in New York City.

13. La Palapa

7.1
77 Saint Marks Pl (at 1st Ave.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 136 tips and reviews

SimiSimi: Excellent frozen margaritas, so cozy inside!

Jorge O.Jorge Ortiz: A "palapa" is an open-air, thatched-roof structure; they're useful common spaces on hot, sunny days. Get the jicama with lime and chile, a popular and refreshing treat for just such days.

Shyla D.Shyla D.: Best frozen margaritas! Food comes out quick & hot. Great Mexican food and great service. Guacamole isn't special but the 2 green sauces are amaze!