2. El Aguila
7.8
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
8.5
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!
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.
Time Out New York: Try the al pastor tacos. The juicy meat is redolent with lime juice, earthy chilies, sweet pineapple and cumin. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
6. The Love Cafe
8.3
283 Pleasant Ave (btwn E115th & E 116th St), New York, NY
Café · East Harlem · 30 tips and reviews
Compass: Baked snacks, pressed grilled cheese croissants, and impeccable service keep the rave reviews (and local coffee lovers) coming back for more.
Dizzle: Pat and Jay are the best. Come here for a great cup of coffee and feel the love
Devon Weber: Love Cafe has the best iced coffee in NYC! Get it with a little soy milk and a little sugar. AMAZING!
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 !
Rachel W.: This is the original Patsy's, unaffiliated with the rest in the city. Their coal oven pizzas are the closest to what I've had in Italy. Absolutely delicious.
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...
11. 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
12. Cascalote Latin Bistro
8.9
2126 2nd Ave (Between 109th St and 110th), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Harlem · 27 tips and reviews
Christophe Jammet: My favorite latin/mexican spot in east harlem. Awesome brunch, amazing low-key dinner. The food quality is great, and the chef knows what he's doing.
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!
Darryn Lee: Steak tacos and horchata is the way to go here. Food is really good; authentic Mexican cuisine, and inexpensive.
Kimmie Ohh: They have cheap, delicious carnitas tacos. Pair your tacos with their horchata.
Mayra Hernandez O: Great Mexican place, feels like home
Anji P: The vegan BLT was outstanding, the vanilla latte with oat milk was strong and smooth, and the vegan chocolate cookie was dark and rich. I can’t wait to return to this veg- and baby-friendly cafe!
Rachel B: The legendary breakfast sandwich lives up to its name. The people are really sweet (sit at the diner style bar to schmooze with them) and coffee is excellent
Brian Michael: The yogurt is amazing