Eat authentic Spanish food in El Barrio
El Barrio is a neighborhood in Manhattan that is also known as Spanish Harlem and East Harlem. It has one of the largest predominately Peurto Rican communities in the New York City. It is located on the northeastern corner of Manhattan and borders the Harlem River to the north, the East River and East 96th Street to the south and 5th avenue to the west. While visiting Spanish Harlem, tourists should check out El Museo Del Barrio. It is a museum dedicated to Latin and Caribbean art. After visiting the museum, for authentic Spanish food, grab a bite at any of the following eateries.
Camaradas El Barrio
Camaradas El Barrio is a Latin American restaurant. It specializes in a blend of Puerto Rican and Pan-Latin cooking. This restaurant also serves as a performance and gallery space. It serves "entremeses" and includes Mofongo, alcapurrias and chocolate empanadas. It has a happy hour where patrons can get discounted sangria and beers. Wednesdays are ladies night, where women can get drink specials until 10 pm. A favorite dish is the root and vine chip platter.
Camaradas El Barrio
2241 First Avenue
New York, NY 10029
(212) 348-2703
camaradaselbarrio
La Fonda Boricua
La Fonda Boricua specializes in Puerto Rican food. It has been serving traditional eats to East Harlem for over 10 years. Patrons can enjoy traditonal stews, fresh cod salads, roasted pork and sizzling pan fried steaks. Their most popular dish the Arroz con Pollo, which is a traditonal rice and chicken meal. This restaurant also offers catering.
La Fonda Boricua
169 East 106th Street
ny, NY 10029
(212) 410-7292
fondaboricua.com
El Paso Taqueria
El Paso Tacqueria has two branches in El Bario and another branch in upper Manhattan. This an authentic Mexican restaurant that features regional cuisine with fresh ingredients. The cooks are Mexican and they take pride in how they prepare their tortillas. One of their most popular dishes is the Pechuga con Flor de Calabaza. It is a grilled chicken breast stuffed with zucchini flower, fresh oaxaca cheese and chipotle sauce.
El Paso Taqueria
1642 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10029
(212) 831-9831
elpasotaqueria.com
