Zaragoza Mexican Deli-Grocery is one of The 13 Best Places for Sopas in the East Village, New York.

1. Zaragoza Mexican Deli-Grocery

8.1
215 Avenue A (btwn 13th & 14th), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 106 tips and reviews

marc k.marc koz: Sopas.. where it is at.

ben m.ben m: tostadas and sopes... you owe it to yourself.

Ray L.Ray Lin: Coming from a born/bred Californian - by far the best Mexican joint in all of Manhattan. The friendly family who runs it serves up delicious tacos and sopas. Many a nights in the EV have ended here.

Casa Adela is one of The 13 Best Places for Sopas in the East Village, New York.

2. Casa Adela

8.9
66 Avenue C (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Puerto Rican Restaurant · Alphabet City · 85 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Try the sopa de pollo if you're in need of some good, homemade chicken soup.

Lisa J.Lisa Johnson: I had the octopus salad with a slice of avocado and rice & peas/ ensalada de pulpo con aguacate y arroz con gandules! yum yum♥

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Fonda is one of The 13 Best Places for Sopas in the East Village, New York.

3. Fonda

40 Avenue B (btwn E 3rd & E 4th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Alphabet City · 176 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Happy hour value =incredible with $6 food items and drinks. 1 of the best guacs and sopes I've had esp the $6. Guac is $11 beyond 8pm. Chile relleno was huge n light with spinach, raisins, pine nuts.

Moshe T.Moshe Teitz: Awesome brunch. Definitely do the bottomless and rotate between the hibiscus margarita (very strong) and the classic mimosa then go sit in a park somewhere

DensDens: The guac here is legit.

Taqueria St. Marks is one of The 13 Best Places for Sopas in the East Village, New York.

4. Taqueria St. Marks

8.7
79 Saint Marks Pl (1st Avenue), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 69 tips and reviews

Chrissy K.Chrissy K: The tacos are good. Sopes could be better

BonBon: Fast great service! Salsa was refilled without even asking! Great guac and tacos (had nopal pros and carnitas).

Holly S.Holly Stair: Taqueria is the absolute best. Low key, chill vibes and the absolute sweetest staff. Carnitas anything is out of this world. Go for the lamb taco and tortilla soup while you're at it.

Rosie's is one of The 13 Best Places for Sopas in the East Village, New York.

5. Rosie's

8.4
29 E 2nd St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews

MegMeg: The atmosphere is super fun and vibrant. They have a few dishes for vegetarians. Skip the fundido and get the mushroom taco and sope de hongos

Song S.Song Sung: Festive atmosphere and excellent drinks. Try the chia yogurt on the brunch menu if you're in the mood for something different and light. It's magic.

Citi BikeCiti Bike: Dock your Citi Bike at 2nd St and 2nd Ave and order the fish tacos. Do it now.

Buenos Aires is one of The 13 Best Places for Sopas in the East Village, New York.

6. Buenos Aires

8.7
513 E 6th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Argentinian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 106 tips and reviews

Abigail M.Abigail Murray: Attentive staff. GREAT wine. Order a bottle of Archival Ferrar. And port! MUST try the provoleta: fried provolone cheese with fresh tomatoes. Try with the truffle olive oil and a dash oregano!

Nicholas V.Nicholas VanderBorgh: Instead of two steaks which means carrying leftovers I usually get the 16 ounce strip with mashed potatoes Then spilt it. Get the chimichurri sauce. the Carmel dessert. Amazing

Jaime P.Jaime Pease: The Entrania (skirt steak) is great!!!

El Maguey y La Tuna is one of The 13 Best Places for Sopas in the East Village, New York.

7. El Maguey y La Tuna

7.3
321 E Houston St (at Attorney), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Alphabet City · 25 tips and reviews

NachosNYNachosNY: Get the Chorizo or Veggie Nachos here. They are delicious. And if you're up for pain, try the Jalapeno Margarita, it hurts so good.

Ryan G.Ryan Gomez: Humble atmosphere. Hands down the best mole in the city. Expect family service and truly authentic Sinaloa cuisine. Tan RICOOOO!!!

Melody H.Melody Han: The burritos here are the size of your head. Come with your appetite intact. Strongly recommend the black bean soup!

El Camion Cantina is one of The 13 Best Places for Sopas in the East Village, New York.

8. El Camion Cantina

7.6
194 Avenue A (at E 12th St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 132 tips and reviews

Ron Z.Ron Zitver: Our favorites: frozen Margueritas, tamarind chicken wings, and ribeye steak. Yum!

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Rachel G.Rachel Gruber: You're going for brunch. You're getting the chilaquiles and the coconut frozen margarita. You're only spending $10. You're welcome.

Vspot Organic is one of The 13 Best Places for Sopas in the East Village, New York.

9. Vspot Organic

12 Saint Marks Pl (3rd Avenue), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 24 tips and reviews

ᴡ E.ᴡ Elliot: Go for Sunday-night ramen, it's super fresh, vegan, three noodle options and two broth options, all overflowing with greens and goodness.

Talia F.Talia Fisher: Shitty service. Waitstaff is incompetent.

Alexandre S.Alexandre Saddi: Big portions, good for sharing. Bandeja paisa, avocado fries and the quesadilla are great. Empanadas are also amazing.

Yuca Bar & Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Sopas in the East Village, New York.

10. Yuca Bar & Restaurant

7.8
111 Avenue A (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 246 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Vegetarian arepa-crispy filled with mushrooms sautéed in red wine sauce & cheese topped with guacamole & salsa $11. Grilled octopus tapas with grapefruit & mango salsa also amazing $11.

Teresa W.Teresa W: go on Tuesday for half price tapas. order the guac, vegetarian arepa, steak taquitos. down a pitcher of red sangria. write me a thank you letter later.

Sharon C.Sharon Chen: Go on Tuesday and 1/2 priced tapas and drinks! I recommended the caipirinha. Or go on any other day to get 3 sample tasting of their ceviche! It's worth totally worth it!

La Palapa is one of The 13 Best Places for Sopas in the East Village, New York.

11. La Palapa

7.1
77 Saint Marks Pl (at 1st Ave.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 136 tips and reviews

Jorge O.Jorge Ortiz: A "palapa" is an open-air, thatched-roof structure; they're useful common spaces on hot, sunny days. Get the jicama with lime and chile, a popular and refreshing treat for just such days.

Shyla D.Shyla D.: Best frozen margaritas! Food comes out quick & hot. Great Mexican food and great service. Guacamole isn't special but the 2 green sauces are amaze!

Susan L.Susan Loh: Recommend the Huevos Monteleños. Every flavor you could ever want in one dish. Bacon. Eggs. Cheese. Plantains. Crispy tortilla.

Gena's Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Sopas in the East Village, New York.

12. Gena's Grill

7.4
210 1st Ave (btwn E. 12th & 13th), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · East Village · 20 tips and reviews

Frank E.Frank Esposito: Amazing Latin food at an amazing price. Big portions.

Alberto S.Alberto Simon: Awesome food and genuinely Latin

Sissi N.Sissi Nie: Their stewed goat is incredible. And tripe soup, if you're into that sort of thing.

Tacos Cuautla Morelos is one of The 13 Best Places for Sopas in the East Village, New York.

13. Tacos Cuautla Morelos

7.6
438 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave and Ave A), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 45 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Lean pork marinated with guajillo chiles and pineapple in a fresh chewy maize tortilla creates a uniquely sweet and spicy taco that is equally delicious adorned with plenty of fresh cilantro. Read more.

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Even Chef René Redzepi of famed Noma loves this intimate, four-table taqueria in the East Village. Standouts include tongue tacos and house-made tortillas folded around soft beef suadero.

Jason K.Jason Kapler: Horchata smoother than Salma Hayek in Dusk Til Dawn. Try some.