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Best Restaurants in East Harlem, New York City

Looking for the best restaurants in East Harlem, New York City? FoodIndex ranks 24 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Taco Mix, Super Nice Coffee, and Patsy's Pizzeria. Use the list below for an at-a-glance shortlist, then open a profile for menu, hours, and reviews. You can also jump into local food rankings for Pizza, Burgers, and Steaks and other categories.

Top Restaurants in East Harlem

Up to 25 venues across all foods, ranked by FoodIndex Score.

  1. #1

    Taco Mix

    Adobada

    Downtown taqueria with grilled-to-order tacos and fresh toppings.

    234 E 116th St #1 · East Harlem

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 3.7 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 85.39
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  2. #2

    Super Nice Coffee

    Pan Dulce

    Bronx Latin bakery offering fresh pan dulce and wedding cakes.

    156 E 117th St · East Harlem

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.9

    FoodIndex Score 84.36
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  3. #3

    Patsy's Pizzeria

    Classic Slice

    Midtown East pizzeria offering customizable pies with fresh toppings.

    2287 1st Ave · East Harlem

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 84.29
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  4. #4

    A Taste of Seafood

    Fried Seafood

    Neighborhood seafood joint with fried fish, shrimp, and combo platters.

    1980 3rd Ave · East Harlem

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.7 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 84.02
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  5. #5

    CakeBurgers

    Smash Burger

    Classic smash burgers with crispy edges, juicy patties, and signature sauces.

    400 E 120th St · East Harlem

    Google: 4.9 Yelp: 4.8 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 83.51
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  6. #6

    PABADE CAFE

    French Pastries

    French-Japanese fusion patisserie with delicate pastries and macarons.

    135 E 110th St · East Harlem

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 4.9 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 81.32
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  7. #7

    Taco Bell

    Mission Style

    California-style taqueria with Mission-style burritos and tacos.

    161 E 125th St · East Harlem

    Google: 4.1 Yelp: 3.7 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 80.61
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  8. #8

    Ricardo Steakhouse

    Latin Steakhouse

    Harlem steakhouse serving grilled cuts with soul food and Latin touches.

    2145 2nd Ave · East Harlem

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 79.97
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  9. #9

    BKL PIZZA

    Classic Slice

    Canarsie neighborhood spot delivering traditional New York-style pizzas.

    190 E 98th St · East Harlem

    Google: 4.8 Yelp: 3.0 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 76.09
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  10. #10

    Brother’s Bakery Cafe

    Latin Cakes

    Bronx Latin bakery with tres leches and Dominican pastries.

    2155 2nd Ave · East Harlem

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 3.3 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 75.00
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  11. #11

    La Tropezienne Bakery

    Sourdough

    Long Island City artisan bakery with sourdough and baguettes.

    2131 1st Ave · East Harlem

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 73.27
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  12. #12

    Bermudez Bakery

    Colombian Pastries

    Astoria Colombian bakery with pandebono and buñuelos.

    1875 Lexington Ave · East Harlem

    Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.6 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 73.20
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  13. #13

    Bakery On 3rd Cafe

    Brazilian Pastries

    Upper East Side Brazilian bakery with pão de queijo and brigadeiros.

    1885 3rd Ave · East Harlem

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 73.03
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  14. #14

    Ely Mar Grocery Bakery Corp

    Fresh Bread

    Harlem bakery with fresh breads, cookies, and morning pastries.

    129 E 110th St · East Harlem

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: — Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 71.67
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  15. #15

    Tacos Mi Mexico Food Truck

    Street Tacos

    Washington Heights taco truck with Guerrero-style tacos.

    1801 2nd Ave · East Harlem

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 5.0 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 70.37
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  16. #16

    Las Delicias Mexicanas

    Fajita Tacos

    Hell's Kitchen Mexican spot with sizzling fajita-style tacos.

    2109 3rd Ave · East Harlem

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 3.8 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 69.88
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  17. #17

    Pandora Bakery

    Italian Bread

    Astoria Italian bakery famous for fresh bread and rolls.

    Park Ave · East Harlem

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.5 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 69.55
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  18. #18

    Nightingale Bakery

    Custom Cakes

    Custom dessert bakery with cakes, cookies, and treats.

    2292 1st Ave · East Harlem

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 4.3 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 68.69
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  19. #19

    Aloaf Bakery Cafe

    Fresh Baked

    Bronx neighborhood bakery with fresh pastries and breads.

    170 E 110th St · East Harlem

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 68.46
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  20. #20

    Lighthouse Fish Market

    Caribbean Seafood

    Jamaican seafood spot with curry fish and jerk shrimp.

    508 E 117th St · East Harlem

    Google: 4.1 Yelp: 3.4 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 68.40
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  21. #21

    Pee Dee Steak House

    Dry-Aged

    Upper East Side chophouse serving dry-aged cuts and oysters.

    2006 3rd Ave · East Harlem

    Google: 4.1 Yelp: 3.6 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 67.11
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  22. #22

    Valencia Bakery

    French Pastries

    Bronx French-style bakery with croissants and pastries.

    159 E 103rd St · East Harlem

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.3 Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 65.74
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  23. #23

    Capri Bakery

    Pan Dulce

    Far Rockaway Latin bakery with pan dulce and pastries.

    186 E 116th St · East Harlem

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.1 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 64.78
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  24. #24

    Milenio Bakery

    Latin Pastries

    Bronx Latin bakery with coconut pastries and sweet treats.

    2030 3rd Ave · East Harlem

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 2.8 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 56.90
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FoodIndex ranks restaurants in East Harlem, New York City by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Taco Mix, Super Nice Coffee, and Patsy's Pizzeria.
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