Every dish tells a story of family, tradition, and the vibrant taste of the Caribbean — made fresh daily with recipes passed down through generations.
15+
Years in Harlem
100%
Fresh Ingredients
50+
Menu Items
Family Recipes
Since 2008
Amsterdam Ave
Since 2008
What We Serve
Mangú, sancocho, la bandera
Peri peri, adobo, and more
Flan, tres leches, mofongo
Morir soñando, fruit shakes
From Our Kitchen
Our menu is built around the flavors that define Caribbean and Latin American cooking — bold, comforting, and made with ingredients you can taste. From our morning mangú to our weekend sancocho, every dish is prepared fresh with love.
Call to Order: (212) 234-2889
Smooth mashed plantains topped with caramelized red onions and a side of queso frito
Our signature seven-meat stew with yuca, plantains, and seasonal vegetables — a weekend tradition
The complete Dominican plate — white rice, red beans, fried plantains, and your choice of grilled protein
Garlic-mashed fried plantains formed into a ball and served with broth, chicharrón, or your choice of filling
Grilled beef seasoned with Caribbean spices, served with casabe, salad, and avocado
Silky caramel custard — our grandmother's recipe, served with a dollop of whipped cream
Est. 2008
Our Story
El Nuevo Harlem started with a simple belief: the food your abuela made should taste the same wherever you are. When we opened our doors on Amsterdam Avenue, we brought the flavors of the Caribbean — the same sancocho, the same mangú, the same sazón — and we've been perfecting them ever since.
Every morning, our kitchen opens before sunrise. We source the freshest plantains, the finest spices, and the most tender cuts of meat because we know our neighbors deserve nothing less. This isn't fusion cuisine or experimental cooking — it's the real thing, done right, served with a smile.
Whether you're joining us for a quick lunch, a family Sunday dinner, or a call-ahead order on your way home, we treat every guest like family. That's the Harlem way.
"The food here reminds me of Sunday dinners at my grandmother's house in Santo Domingo. Nothing else in the city comes close."
A regular since 2015
Harlem neighbor
From the Kitchen
Find Us
1794 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10031
Monday – Thursday: 11am – 10pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am – 11pm
Sunday: 12pm – 9pm
Call us to place a takeout order or reserve your table. We're always happy to help.
(212) 234-2889Whether it's a quick lunch break or a long Sunday with family, El Nuevo Harlem is where the food feels like home. Come taste the difference.
