Best places for carnitas in East Harlem
Every place in East Harlem where reviewers actually named the carnitas — 9 of them, 4 with a Sweet Score. La Cocina de Mama leads at 81, with Dalila's Market: El Tepeyac Taqueria right behind on 74. Expect $, under $15 — that covers 89% of the places here. Places here also get named for burrito, nachos and al pastor.
- Typical place carries 288 ratings
- 9 deliver
- 3 take reservations
- 4 have outdoor seating
- 7 open for breakfast
La Cocina de MamaTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 232 ratings behind it.
Dalila's Market: El Tepeyac TaqueriaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
TAQUERIA SOL MAYALocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
El AguilaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
What else East Harlem is known for
carnitas in East Harlem, briefly
What is the best carnitas in East Harlem?
La Cocina de Mama currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 81, built on 232 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many carnitas are there in East Harlem?
We track 9. 4 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does carnitas cost in East Harlem?
The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 89% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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