Best place to get a delicious hot dog on the way from the Metro-North Yankees-157th Street station…read moreto the stadium. Can't miss it right at the bottom of the stairs next to the giant bat.

DOPE gyros and rice platters. Yum! Great location, right off…read morethe 3rd ave and 149th st stop (2 and 5 trains). There's also a cart up 3rd ave too!

I was so excited to discover a real live Halal cart by my Bronx office! They have all the works--…read morebasic rice, veggie rice, chicken shawarma, lamb, white sauce, hot sauce, you name it. The food is nothing spectacular, but it's on par with most carts in the city.

One of Harlem's best-kept secrets. A real gem in a changing neighborhood…read more I'm no connoisseur, but as a humble Gringa who adores authentic Latin food of all stripes, I feel privileged to have this place within blocks of my home. The chicharron gorditas are a divine indulgence from the street food Gods. All of the tortillas are handmade right in front of you with love and care usually reserved for handling an infant. Not too far off since the final product reminds me of a beautiful baby! Offerings are hand-written in English and Spanish, and the women who own and operate this simple business are kind, helpful, and knowledgable. Additionally, they have a killer squash blossom quesadilla loaded with queso fresco, crisp lettuce, and extra dried chillis on the side (you must!). As an American of Italian descent who grew up eating squash blossoms in pasta or fried and stuffed with ricotta, I was delighted by this unexpected (to me) combination and even more thrilled when the ladies told me where I too could buy the blossoms down the street! Very helpful. Impressively, the entire operation breaks down at the end of the day without a trace. It's not uncommon to see them scrubbing it down with boiling water and soap after they are done serving the day's customers. They miraculously never leave a trace of litter or other evidence despite how busy they always are. A great operation and perfect neighbors. Look for the blue tarp and don't' forget to tip!

Average Mexican food especially given them density of all the good taco shops on 116st around the…read morecorner. The line for ordering can sometimes get pretty hectic with no real order so people tend to skip in front of you. Their gorditas are not fresh made and come out of a cooler and onto the grill instead. The juices are very good. For tacos I would recommend taco mix on 116 St instead.

Im sorry, the food is good, but the service is not. Any time I try going there is always an issue,…read moreits either closed ( yes I check to see when they open) , they run out of food when barely even being open for an hour. Like this is so disappointing for a place that has good food. Im from the bronx and at this point I dont even want to go there anymore, rather go all the way to Brooklyn for good vegan food AND Good service. Im just so disappointed but good service matters. You cant even call to check to see if they are open or if they even have food left, so I have just been wasting my time going there for nothing every time.

I tried their shrimp po boy sandwich at the Vegan Night Market in Central Park and it was amazing!…read moreMy friend who eats meat was very impressed with the taste and texture of the shrimp. I've been a vegetarian for a few decades so I'm not the best judge, but I thought it tasted just like real shrimp. The sandwich was topped with special sauce, which was tangy and slightly sweet. Very satisfying. Their staff were super friendly as well. Would love to try their vegan seafood mac and cheese next.

There are multiple options for Mexican food in Hamilton Heights but out of all them, La Viagra is…read moreprobably the best. Also, when I say options I am not referring to Chipotle or Taco Bell as that would be sacrilege. I don't know at those companies did their research about expanding into the neighborhood but they didn't do good job. I'm referring to the handful of other taco trucks in the neighborhood that put Taco Bell and Chipotle to shame. According to Yelp, I'm the Duke of this establishment and as the Duke I usually order a burrito, whether it be steak, carnitas, chorizo or the chicken. You can't go wrong with any of the options. It's a good amount of food for $10. I haven't really tried the other items on the menu but I've been told the vegetarian quesadilla is good too. There's no space to sit as it is a taco truck but there is an area to stand and eat. The service is usually pretty quick.

I've been in Harlem almost 5 years now and tried pretty much every taco truck in a 1 mile radius of…read moreme, and this is by far the absolute best. I usually get a burrito, which is stuffed to the brim with everything including avocado, and their salsas are amazing. It is cash only, but it's insanely affordable and the best tasting, hugest burrito in the area. I bring all my friends here when they visit!

Located across from Duarte Square in front of the florist as soon as you emerge from 168th subway…read moreon St. Nicholas is Tamale Lady. I have only seen Tamale Lady, not Tamale Guy. Order pollo or otherwise as a first timer, picante o no picante, and the nice lady will oblige with some homemade tamales that will satiate the hungriest pedestrian. I've seen her in freezing temperatures and on holidays, braving the weather. Her tamales are a mild and not overly sweet respite from the cheap junk food normally offered from the McDonalds nearby. Friendly interaction at $1.25 per tamale=no complaints here. Support your local chow. Gracias Tamale Lady!

Amazing stuff. He sells the tamales for 2 bucks a piece. Very reasonable. I will recommend the red…read morechicken tamales. It is just amazing. If you are around the area. Give it a try.

Probably one of the best halal carts I have been to especially for the price. For 5 dollars you can…read moreget chicken or lamb over yellow or spicy rice. However, be warned that the line can get really crazy during school semesters during lunch hours. There have been times when the line circles around the block. What makes separates this cart from many other carts is the way they prepare their chicken. They cook their chicken on the grill about 70-80 percent for the charred smoky flavor which elevates the taste of the marinade and spices that they use for the chicken. My only complaint is the inconsistency. Depending on the day, the chicken can sometimes be slightly overcooked and lacking some seasoning. However, for the most part this cart is pretty solid. I have been a regular here for a couple of years now.

It was one of the best and cheapest fastest way to get food on ccny campus. I really hope things…read morechange soon with the COVID.

Stopped by on a Friday night at around 9:30 to pick up a few platters. I just went with one…read morechicken, and one lamb - can't really go wrong with that, right? Well, they both tasted the same - I'm not even sure I could tell which was which, unless he just gave me two of the same things. It was also super oily, and not in the good late night platters way but in the I'm going to regret this in the morning way. I originally had this place bookmarked because of the great reviews but was disappointed. Next time, I'll stick to the tried and true Halal Guys.

Food Service…read more Overall rating Good food, great flavors, awesome service! We were introduced to Royal Grill on our last trip to NYC 2 years ago. And this trip Royal Grill does not disappoint. Definitely a must and much better than the other guys. Recommend getting the Chicken & Lamb Combo over Rice, the Chicken Tikka over Rice & the Chicken Kati Roll with Chimichurri!