Harlem
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El Paso Taqueria
1642 Lexington Ave., between 103rd
and 104th Sts.
212-831-9831
Smack-dab in the center of El Barrio, El Paso boasts
authentic Mexican cuisine prepared by authentic Mexican
cooks who know how to stuff a tortilla with rice, beans
and taste.
• Minimum: $10
• Delivery area: 94th St. to 114th St, between
First and Fifth Aves.
• Hours of delivery: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
• Credit cards: no
• Keeps address on file: no |
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Amy Ruth's
113 W. 116th St., between Lenox Ave and
Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.
212-280-8779
Southern/Soul
Harlem's answer to Sardi's, Amy Ruth's serves up Southern specialties
named after well-known (and not-so-well-known) African-Americans.
Keep it real with the Councilman Bill Perkins, honey-dipped
fried chicken ($11.95). The Foxy Brown, pan-seared jumbo shrimp
($16.95), seduces with its ocean-fresh aroma. Unnamed sides
like cheesy grits, black-eyed peas and pan-fried apples, all
$3.50, provide the perfect complement to larger-than-life dishes
like the Rev. Al Sharpton: chicken and waffles, fried or smothered
($8.50).
Minimum: $20
Delivery area: 96th St. to 155th Sts. between East River
and Hudson River.
Hours of delivery: 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Wed. - Sun.), no
delivery Mon. or Tue.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: yes
Native
161 Lenox Ave., at 118th St.
212-665-2525
French Moroccan/Caribbean
Eschewing the fatty and fried foods served in most of the district's
restaurants, Native brings healthy grilled pleasures to Harlem
like a spicy Atlantic salmon in soy ginger sauce ($13) and light
grilled lemon chicken salad ($12). The Bahamian seafood cobbler
bursts with underwater delicacies like clams, prawns and squid
blanketed in crust pastry and a white sauce ($16). Mediterranean-flavored
entrées like linguini with chicken in chipotle cream
($11) and steak au poivre ($19) round out the eclectic menu,
where "lightly fried" calamari ($8) constitutes the
greasiest dish.
Minimum: $10
Delivery area: 114th St. to 124th St., Madison Ave. to
Frederick Douglass Blvd.
Hours of delivery: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: yes
Spanish Harlem
La Hacienda
219 E. 116th St., between Second and Third
Aves.
212-987-1617
Mexican
Staples like fajitas, burritos and tacos are available, but
we recommend trying something more exotic like house specialties
Bisteac Azteca a la Parrilla con Nopal (grilled steak with cactus,
jalapeno, baked potato and guacamole; $11) or the Gringa (pork
chop, bacon, pineapple and melted cheese; $9). If you must stick
to more common dishes, how about a quesadillas stuffed with
unusual fillings like pumpkin flower or corn fungus ($10)? Wash
it all down with sweet, freshly squeezed $2 juices like mango,
papaya and banana.
Minimum: $10
Delivery area: 106th St. to 125th St., First Ave. to
Fifth Ave.
Hours of delivery: noon - 9 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: yes
Orbit
2257 First Ave., at 116th St.
212-348-7818
New American/Fusion
There aren't many places above E. 96th Street that proffer haute
cuisine. In fact, Orbit remains the area's fine dining pioneer.
Its dinner menu offers an eclectic selection of well-priced
panini, pastas and salads, as well as classier entrees at costlier
prices. The inventive parmigiana encrusted cod with sun-dried
tomato vinaigrette and black olive mash potatoes runs $17; the
spicy filet mignon au poivre is $21; and at $27, the luscious
22-once porterhouse steak boasts a taste and price tag worthy
of a ritzier district.
Minimum: $10
Delivery area: 106th St. to 125th St., Pleasant Ave.
to Park Ave.
Hours of delivery: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: no
Piatto d'Oro
349 E. 109th St., at First Ave..
212-828-2929
Italian
Throw out that Papa John's menu. Directly across the street
from that corporate chain's East Harlem outpost lies this charming,
old-world "cucina con amore" and pizza isn't the only
thing on their menu. The 50 different dishes include homemade
pastas topped with a variety of sauces as well as multiple chicken,
veal and seafood platters. But the risottos ($10.95) are true
standouts. The Risotto ai Funghi Porcini is heavy, creamy and
overflowing with mushrooms while an artichoke white sauce makes
the Risotto ai Carciofi a lighter choice. Those who love breasts
should try the Sophia Loren: a voluptuous chicken breast stuffed
with prosciutto and mozzarella in a shiitake mushroom sauce
($14.95).
Minimum: $15
Delivery area: 100th St. to 120th St., Pleasant Ave.
to Fifth Ave.
Hours of delivery: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: yes
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