ZipPicks Awards
Best Burritos in East Harlem
Master Critic Review
El Paso Mexican Restaurant
8.6
Sit-down Mexican restaurant on Lexington where the burrito section runs alongside Mexico City–style plates, cocktails, and ceviches. It’s where East Harlem locals go when they want a knife-and-fork burrito on real plates with table service rather than a counter wrap to eat on the sidewalk.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrito de Bistec, Pollo Burrito, Camarones Burrito
Scores:
Value: 7
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 9
Atmosphere: 8.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.8
What makes it special: Long-running East Harlem Mexican dining room where burritos share space with regional plates, margaritas, and a fuller evening experience.
Who should go: Groups wanting burritos plus full-service dinner and drinks
When to visit: Weeknight dinner or early weekend evenings before peak rush
What to order: Burrito de Bistec, Pollo Burrito, Camarones Burrito
Insider tip: Use it when you need a place that can handle both classic burritos and more polished plates at the same table.