Neighborhood Guide: East Harlem
(Credit: Photo by Raimundo Illanes)
Also known as “Spanish Harlem” and “El Barrio” because of its large number of Latino and Puerto Rican residents, this neighborhood was the birthplace of salsa music and was once home to legendary musicians Tito Puente and Ray Barretto. These days, young crowds gather for live music and great food at Orbit. For some of the best tacos in the city, head over to La Hacienda, and afterwards...
Restaurants
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Rao's
- 455 E. 114th St. - New York (East Harlem)
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Yo In Yo Out Diner
- 1569 Lexington Ave. - New York (East Harlem)
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Moustache Pitza
- 1621 Lexington Ave. - New York (East Harlem)
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Chimney
- 2056 Second Ave. - New York (East Harlem)
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SpaHa Cafe
- 1872 Lexington Ave. - New York (East Harlem)
Bars & Clubs
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The Den
- 2150 Fifth Ave. - New York (East Harlem)
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The Duck
- 2171 Second Ave. - New York (East Harlem)
Music
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Jazz Museum in Harlem
- 104 E. 126th St. - New York (East Harlem)
Movies
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New York Hall of Science
- 47-01 111th St - New York (East Harlem)
Theater
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National Black Theatre
- 2031 5th Ave - New York (East Harlem)
Calendar
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Today's East Harlem Events
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