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Cafe Ollin

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

East Harlem, New York

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Cafe Ollin

8.9^/10

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Ranked #5 for enchiladas in New York
The folks at Village Voice and The Corcoran Group like this place. Would you agree?
"Juancho Cemita with chorizo is phenomenal!"(3 Tips)
"Cemita with Carnegie enchilada huge and delicious."(6 Tips)
"Best tacos in East Harlem ... Recommend getting everything on them."(9 Tips)
"Get the spicy pork or chorizo in your burritos!"(4 Tips)

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Elvis RodricksOctober 8, 2017
Every ny'ers delight- focus on the food and less on the decor. Your hole in the wall- a compliment. Takes a while to roll out the food but its made fresh including tortilla. The goat taco was great!
Rachel McDonaldJuly 23, 2018
Cemitas!!! Try the Brody Cemitas under Specials. So bomb, & it’s a cute/quaint spot with a lot of character!
Dante D'OrazioAugust 30, 2014
Cozy little place with wonderful Mexican food. Feels like you're getting a home-cooked meal. A number of great vegetarian options, including killer "Azteca" cemita. Be prepared to wait though.
FoladéJune 30, 2012
Literally everything is good. I highly recommend you try the enchiladas. They are amazing and unlike any enchiladas you're currently familiar with. BTW The service is excellent.
Lana VitsupJuly 13, 2014
Juancho Cemita with chorizo is phenomenal! It's huge, too. So don't fill up on chips. Which are also very fresh and delicious.
Serious EatsNovember 4, 2011
Juancho Cemita: Cactus, potatoes, beans, avocados, onions, tomatoes, Oaxacan cheese, chipotle, lettuce, jalapenos, pungent pápalo, and your choice of meat in the slightly crunchy sesame seed bun. Read more
Ash PondersAugust 22, 2015
Mexican comfort foods, staring crema, cotija, and nopales. The Horchata here is a lovely take on the silky style, lightly spiced. Hell yeah!
Village VoiceNovember 14, 2013
Try the massive portion of chile rellenos which is piled high with melted Oaxaca cheese.
The Corcoran GroupApril 1, 2011
Delicious, cute and inexpensive restaurant serving Cemitas (try the Chorizo), Tortas (taste the Chivo Enchilado) and Tacos (yummy Cecina and Lengua).
Katrina LipinskyJanuary 4, 2014
Checked in for the first time and didn't realize there was a newbie special! They added a free taco to my order. Cute place!
CompassApril 25, 2014
From bright blue walls to a dozen-plus nacho plates, the tucked-away spot is known for irrististibly rich (and inventive) takes on Latin comfort dining.
Sam BonaparteSeptember 8, 2012
Get the spicy pork or chorizo in your burritos! Also, make sure you get the tacos "con todo." Amazing Mexican food.
JuchaussJanuary 23, 2015
Hole in the wall Mexican restaurant, super authentic and delicious for a very reasonable price!
Guha ArunkumarJune 11, 2017
Got the Plato Juancho with Veggies. Great food and sangria!
NabeelMarch 29, 2011
Nice, clean place. Friendly staff. The chicken fajitas with peppers will make you wonder why you haven't been here before. Very light and non-greasy.
Ly ElMay 17, 2012
Cemita with Carnegie enchilada huge and delicious. Fresh sesame bread, poblano pork, stringy Mexican cheese.
Ben DickJuly 27, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best tacos in East Harlem ... Recommend getting everything on them. Inexpensive, great service, overall pleasant experience.
Luis EscapaMay 13, 2021
Best place to get authentic Mexican food. 100% Recommended.
Daniel PerezNovember 4, 2012
Get the sopes and the enchiladas. They also make their horchata in the restaurant
Tohm SansaniAugust 17, 2014
Tacos + BYOB! Unlimited chips and salsa. Great spot on the UES.
David BlackmanNovember 13, 2011
The cemitas are like if Mexico and a greasy spoon diner had a baby and put it on a bun. To be eaten. So good.
Deb FJanuary 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Two words. Chorizo Cemita.
DishEnvyMarch 2, 2012
The Pork Carnitas "Cemita" has been called the "best Mexican sandwich on the Island"
Alli BroadSeptember 20, 2020
Cemitas and tortas are spectacular
Jessie CatanaOctober 17, 2015
Ordered the Juancho cemita for delivery and it was completely lackluster. Ill attribute it to delivery though.
Jeremy FisherFebruary 10, 2013
Cemitas. Spicy goat tostada. Enchiladas
Brenna SJuly 10, 2012
Save room for dessert! The tres leches is homemade.
Durinda UnderwoodAugust 17, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Cemitas are awesome and the enchiladas are so good
Seanna PFebruary 29, 2012
Excellent excellent excellent!
C GApril 22, 2016
Cemita tasted even better the next day!
Tyhem CommodoreAugust 13, 2011
Love the food & service here ..best Mexican food in the neighborhood
StephenSeptember 12, 2012
Try the Lengua Cemita
Angel DeAndaSeptember 11, 2014
Cemitas! Soooo good.
Brian PalmerFebruary 10, 2012
Best tacos and cemitas in nyc
Ronny TabakOctober 12, 2013
Food is amazing! :)
Tanya SchiavoneMay 23, 2011
the best homestyle mexican I've ever had Read more
Elena SorJanuary 21, 2015
Authentic food
Israel PerezDecember 16, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Cafe Ollin promo! Free taco click the link for more details.http://twitpic.com/3fyjd6
Edu YehApril 15, 2012
Been here 25+ times
The journey to mayorship!
Amanda TheilerMarch 10, 2015
taco con todo $3.75

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