2. El Aguila
8.1
1634 Lexington Ave (103rd Street), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Harlem · 31 tips and reviews
Jorge Ortiz: The águila (eagle) of Aztec prophesy set the location of their capital Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City). El Águila's brightly lit signs herald 24-hour authentic Mexican food, drinks, dessert, and music.
DoubleDeuce: It's a well-organized menu with plenty of authentic Mexican choices and sauces and fresh ingredients to make your taste buds happy. All for a very fair price.
Jay Brandt: Maybe the best al pastor taco I’ve had in Manhattan. Tamales are also fantastic. Outside of sunset park in Brooklyn, some of the best authentic Mexican I’ve had in the city.
4. Amor Cubano
7.9
2018 3rd Ave (at E 111th St.), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · East Harlem · 94 tips and reviews
Amor Cubano: Spring is here and we would like you to enjoy our new Colorful Cocktails!!!!! Come and Get the authentic Cuban Experience!!!
Amor Cubano: Amor Cubano : live music, authentic cuban cuisine, best mojitos... www.amorcubanonyc.com
Amor Cubano: NEW YEAR'S EVE @ AMOR CUBANO... TIME TO PARTY... ALL YOU CAN EAT, ALL YOU CAN DRINK !!!! Live Music, Authentic Cuban Food, Best Mojitos... More information www.amorcubanonyc.com
5. Taco Mix
8.6
234 E 116th St (btwn 2nd and 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · East Harlem · 73 tips and reviews
Kirsy: From Soho to SpaHa in Search for authentic Mexican tacos! Taco Mix # 1!
Vieses: By far the best Al Pastor in Manhattan. Also, try the Gringa Mix....you won't be sorry :)
Time Out New York: Try the al pastor taco, sliced to order off a rotating spit crowned with a hunk of grilled pineapple. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
Kelsey Richard: Best pizza I've ever had. Got 2 peroni beers and a whole pie for only 25.20 (including tax) I'll def be going back.
Serious Eats: Their coal-fired slices are the missing link of pizza. The clear middle ground between the old world Neapolitan pies and the modern New York slice.
Nicole Christie: I can't even eat regular pizza anymore--Patsy's has spoiled me. The thin crust, the cheese, the sauce! So good you can eat a whole pie and not feel guilty. GO HERE! You will not regret it...
Sara Gatanas: The BEST! Love everything about this place- decor, food, service. The octopus is amazing (try the carpaccio!) Excellent wines. Seriously, everything is so good! Thank u for opening in East Harlem!!!
Brigitte Perez: Delicious chicken avocado sandwich! Love that they use wooden boards as plates. Great little gem in east Harlem. Will be coming back!
Christian Moscardi: Pappardelle is amazing !
11. Cascalote Latin Bistro
8.9
2126 2nd Ave (Between 109th St and 110th), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Harlem · 27 tips and reviews
Gothamist: This tiny Spanish Harlem bistro is great for brunch. Get the Huevos Rancheros ($12): fried corn tortillas atop soupy black beans, all topped with avocado, salsa ranchera, eggs, & grilled skirt steak. Read more.
Shala Roman: 1) They don't even own a freezer-- everything is FRESH! 2) Chef Julian came to the table to make sure everything was to our liking 3) service is impeccable 4) BYOB 5) Chef's drink is AMAZING!
Cameron Murphy: Tres leches pancakes are amazing!
15. Bangklyn East Harlem
8.1
2051 2nd Ave (On 2nd Ave Btw 105th St And 106th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Harlem · 3 tips and reviews
Izabelle Donahue: Some of the best, most authentic Thai food! So delicious 🍜
Arielle Rifkin: Had the morning noodle soup and the papaya salad. Incredible! The soup was so comforting, and the papaya salad was perfect! Need to come back and try everything, have zero doubts it’s all good.
Dave S: Rec by Fung Bros: Fish larb and crab curry, fried chicken, crab fried rice