El Paso Restaurante Mexicano
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant and Taco Restaurant$$$$
East Harlem, New York
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Neelu RaviFebruary 14, 2018A very friendly neighborhood spot in East Harlem, serves as a date night spot also. Food here is delicious and the staff is very friendly and helpful in deciding as per your taste buds.
Miss ButterflyAugust 4, 2012Super cute restaurant with a nice ambiance. Great place for a date night or just even out with a friend. I also really like their frozen margarita.
Foxxy BJuly 8, 2017Weekends 11-4: underwhelming brunch menu only (unlimited mimosas / bellinis with entrées like French toast just don't hit my Mexican spot). Not cheap ($6 Tecate). Go for tamales & tacos. Guac is bomb!
Russell HirschornDecember 6, 2015Truly authentic Al pastor and carnitas tacos. Ceviche cozumel very fresh. Quesadilla, sopa azteca, enchiladas suizas. Everything on the menu is delish, cant wait to try the rest.
RCNovember 3, 2017Chile relleno with the seafood and chipotle cream was fresh and delicious!!! They have the nice think tortilla chips for salsa. Upgraded ingredients make this place stand out.
Harlem AmbassadorOctober 21, 2013Mexican owned and operated. This stalwart has survived every El Barrios transformation in tact. If Los Angelenos are dining inside, you know that it has to be good! That back room needs live music.
Kate SinnottNovember 17, 2013Try the tortilla soup! It's heart & belly warming, light, delicate and perfectly seasoned. The soft, salty cheese and avocado pull the whole thing together. Awesome meal for the price!
Good margarita selection. For brunch it seemed like a large majority of the options were savory but large portions.
Mike HopkinsJuly 12, 2015Very very good. Not Mexican street food, but really good for more upscale Mexican
Everything in this place is authentic, the grilled tacos are amazing and I always order my guacamole super spicy , then wash it down with a michilada, heaven!!!!
Shawn ThorntonNovember 10, 2017Great brunch and bottomless drinks. Very friendly staff and always looking to accommodate. Love the margaritas and mexicana huevos.
Aaron ForsteOctober 28, 2014Great atmosphere! They have the aqua frescas and great food! I see a covered patio out back I really wanna come back to. Great service!
Great guac and margaritas. Lovely ambiance since their reno a while back. Easy place to meet being literally steps to the subway and downtown bus on Lex !
zizooMay 8, 2015Delicious but expensive. Cheese enchiladas are amazing, good ceviche, michelada are cool. Love the space in the back!
kellyJuly 19, 2016Stopped in for a quick taco- could have eaten 20 more. Delicious! Catch the happy hour hour the bar
Nitzan BJanuary 3, 2018Place is so cute, food is great! Only thing is it took some while to get the plates and the place was kind of empty..
Dana WeingartenJuly 16, 2015Everything!! The service was excellent and the food was super tastey. I'm stuffed but it was well worth it.
Kelsey RyanAugust 7, 2013The shrimp tacos are spicy. They make fresh juices. Got mine to go. Carrot, celery, orange. They put ice cubes in it.
CompassApril 25, 2014Sidle up to tequila flights, mezcal cocktails, and a fresh seafood-filled menu at the southwest and Day of the Dead-inspired restaurant.
Kimberly YbarraOctober 26, 2011The mole is killer but if you have a hangover, definitely get the huevos con chorizo...delicioso!
Angela DawnFebruary 26, 2015Try the tortilla soup. The cocktails....come on! Brilliant mixology in this unassuming joint!
Best Mexican in NYC. Worth the trip. Great friendly staff. Food is so authentic. Not heavy sauce laden like other 'Mexican' places.
Alicia KhooSeptember 2, 2011$1 oysters again! 3p-7p. In the <3 of Spanish Harlem so don't wear stilettos! (u rlly wll trip & fall & break sthng) $5 sangrias & $4 drft beers. & a lovely girl fr AZ who bartends there. She's cool!!
Amazing food, and the staff here are like family to us. Totally takes the edge off an otherwise rough and unbearably macho neighborhood. Worth the trip from any borough!
New York HabitatFebruary 25, 2014For some delicious Mexican food featuring spicy salsa, fish tacos and guacamole, make your way over to this restaurant and bar!
Isabel ZapataJuly 18, 2013Nice Mexican spot in the heart of Spanish Harlem. The food is ok, but don't order crazy stuff: stick to the basics. Try the guava margarita if you have a sweet tooth.
Valerijs SceglovsApril 8, 2014Serving was brilliant! The waiter was also really nice. Recommend this for others.
Fine Mexican dining in the heart of "El Barrio"! Highly recommended!
BluePlateSpecialApril 5, 201225% off lunch and dinner at El Paso Taqueria when you reserve a table through BluePlateSpecial.com
kaitlin davisApril 17, 2015Fast food, amazing atmosphere, great service, but I could get separate checks. I know this isn't a big deal but it bugged me.
Daniella ZalcmanOctober 6, 2010You can't eat here without starting with the guacamole. And if you've never had horchata, give it a try -- it's excellent here.
Luis JimenezFebruary 4, 2013Margaritas are the bomb, and Ivan the bartender will make you feel right at home.
Mariana LopesFebruary 6, 2014The bread pudding Is light and creamy, with an awesome banana ice cream topping!- BluePlateSpecialFebruary 7, 201210% off Lunch and Dinner at El Paso when you reserve a table through BluePlateSpecial.com
Get the Mole Enchilada or the Sincronizadas con Chorizo with a Dos Equis amber Ale, you won't be disappointed. Also the outdoor patio in the back sets a great ambience....
The horchata (rice/milk beverage) it's like dessert itself, not to mention refreshing love it!!!
Emily WMay 25, 2017The prices are fine, but the bartenders are so inept at handling large nighttime crowds
Try the Chilaquilas or their enchiladas...of the best in town
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El Paso Restaurante Mexicano
1643 Lexington Ave (at E 104th St.)
New York, NY 10029
United States
New York, NY 10029
United States
El Paso Restaurante, is recognized as one of the finest Mexican restaurants in the country. With 3 Upper Manhattan locations, it features classic regional Mexican cuisine prepared with authentic recipes and fresh ingredients.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(212) 831-9831
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Parking
Street
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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