The best Mexican in East Harlem
There are 35 Mexican places in East Harlem. 15 scored above average, and those are the ones carrying a number. Top of the list is Taqueria Santa Fe on 94; Taco Express Mexican Grill takes second with 91. Expect $, under $15 — that covers 77% of the places here. What reviewers name most often: burrito, nachos and carnitas.
- Median Sweet Score here: 49
- Typical place carries 225 ratings
- 32 deliver
- 14 take reservations
- 9 have outdoor seating
- 22 open for breakfast
- 2 flagged underrated — good, and barely found
Taqueria Santa FeTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 304 ratings.
Taco Express Mexican GrillTop 10%Underrated
Top 10% in New York County, on 178 ratings.
Bistro Casa AzulTop 25%Underrated
Upper quarter of New York County — 178 ratings behind it.
La Cocina de MamaTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 232 ratings behind it.
El KallejonLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Dalila's Market: El Tepeyac TaqueriaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Catrina MexicanaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Quesadillas Doña Maty 2Local favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
TAQUERIA SOL MAYALocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Pipo's RestaurantLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Burritos Y Mas NYLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
El Tepeyac TaqueriaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Rosticeria Y Tortilleria LupitaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
El AguilaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Taco BellLocal favorite
Sol Maya Restaurant
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Las Panteras Negras
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Cazuela Mexicana
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Sidewalk Tacos
Taco Bell
Ollin NYC
Hot Jalapeno
Taco Mix
Il Gnocchi
What else East Harlem is known for
Mexican in East Harlem, briefly
What is the best Mexican in East Harlem?
Taqueria Santa Fe currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 94, built on 304 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many Mexican places are there in East Harlem?
We track 35. 15 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 Mexican cost in East Harlem?
The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 77% 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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