Pressing the grapes…
Pressing the grapes…
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You'll find Hot Jalapeno in East Harlem, doing Mexican. If anything gets singled out here, it's the carnitas. Read enough write-ups and the pattern is clear — there's outdoor seating, there's live music and it's easy with kids. It takes reservations, opens for breakfast and has a kids' menu. 598 ratings on record, which isn't yet enough to put it above the line. Prices land around $$ ($15–30 a head).
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 10:00 PM |
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