The taqueria is located inside the easy-to-miss grocery store on Lex. Simple, no frills setting. Tacos are fresh and super tasty.

Wow! Been looking for a good traditional Mexican place in the UES since I moved here a few years ago... Everything around just seemed pretty mediocre and overpriced until I found this place randomly one night on a delivery app. The nachos, tacos and guac are great - it is the best guac I've had in a while. And they make it extra spicy if you ask, too! Looking forward to ordering from this place a bunch more! read more

This place is the pride and joy of East Harlem. In the time that I have stayed in the neighborhood this place has reminded me of my home in the San Fernando valley of California. The people working here work so hard, and it shows in the service they provide to people every day. The food is a bar above any place in the local area, sit down restaurant or neighborhood market. No matter the kind of meat you get, it's always deliciously prepared. Everything is fresh and made with love. I am going to miss this market dearly. Do not hesitate to stop by if you're in the area. read more

Not only do they have great food and a great beer selection but my partner and I come here for everything. Fresh nopales, fruit, detergent, paper towels, chips. Their guacamole is so so good too. Some of the best I've had in NYC period. They are open late and have fair prices. It might be our favorite place in the neighborhood. read more

This is my favorite neighborhood source for Mexican ingredients and semi-homemade cooking. The guacamole is unbelievably delicious as well as the Pico de Gallo. The homemade sauces are spectacular- I put them on fish, meats and poultry. The queso fresco, fruits and veggies are all so very fresh and delectable- I come here at least twice a week to keep my fridge full of fresh Mexican Heavenly Food!!! Lastly, all the personnel and the cooks are friendly and eager to give me a taste of anything I want to try for the first time. I always end up buying it!!! GRACIAS TEPEYAC! read more

Didn't even get the chance to eat from here, how you don't know your menu? I placed an order of 3 carnitas tacos she's like ok... then she calls me back & says we don't sell carnita tacos... but why didn't you tell me this on the phone when I called? then I also got a guacamole & I asked how much would be everything she said she doesn't know because they weight the the guac???? What the f***??? read more

My first week in New York City consisted of me going grocery to grocery store, looking frantically for flour tortillas, queso fresco, mole, tostadas and cilantro that cost under a dollar a bunch. Needless to say, it was pretty much a lost cause (unless I wanted to purchase Mission tortillas; I would much rather watch Lost than do that, ugh). After some research online, I found a Mexican grocery store in Hell's Kitchen, and it was decent. However, the place was a pain in the ass to get to from the UES. On Yelp I could only find another place in Alphabet City and Brooklyn. Now, I need my Mexican products, but I don't exactly feel like going all the way to Brooklyn for some pinche tostadas. As luck would have it, while wandering through East Harlem, I came across El Tepeyac, and my life was (semi) complete. They had pan dulce, Mexican snacks, queso fresco, and cheap ass produce (big bag of carrots is 50 cents, cilantro bunch is 75 cents, tomatoes are about a dollar a pound). The produce is limited, as it's confined to veggies that are prevalent in Mexican food, but it's pretty fresh (except for the pepinos; they are kind of soggy and gross), and it's really cheap. I will say, however, that most of their products aren't actually Mexican, but rather they are Goya brand or made in Brooklyn. But hey, you take what you can get up here, you know? Also, since most Mexican immigrants up here are from southern Mexico (I'm from the north), there are no flour tortillas to be found. :( I had to buy them online and that shit cost me $24. Yes, I am picky as hell about my flour tortillas and I buy the brand that is uncooked and then you heat 'em up and cook 'em on your trusty comal. So whatever, I'll deal with the $24 for my 44 online, uncooked flour tortillas. And I'll get everything else from El Tepeyac. read more

Make sure you specify you want the 2 for 1 tacos special or else you will be given and charged for a full-priced set. No bargain.

I miss my little tienda! I lived around the corner from this store and it made my life so much easier! It is open at all hours and the staff are so friendly and helpful. There is a great selection of beers, juices, and sodas. I most enjoyed the selection of produce. There were always fresh tomatoes, cilantro, onions of various colors, avocados, and fruits to pick from. I will take this selection over the dirty, crowded larger grocery stores any day! You can also find smaller household items, snacks, cheeses, cereals, pan dulces, and some Latino specialty items. Great little store. read more

They have some of the best authentic Mexican products I have had, and I lived in Mexico for five years. The mole that I chose was outstanding, and it was one of at least three choices. The Mexican crema had the perfect consistency and taste profile. The salsa verde was also excellent. Their guacamole is already famous for the right reason - it was perfect. On a whim, I bought the alfojores which I was prepared to compare to the Argentine variety. They were very different from the Argentine style but were excellent in their own right as a wonderful shortbread cookie with authentic dulce de leche. Finally, I also go some flan for dessert expecting the typical Latin American flan, instead it is a wonderful flan cheesecake. read more

So excited to find this gem on Seamless. I moved here from SF five years ago and have been very saddened by the lack of authentic Mexican food. This place is the real deal. The food is fresh, spicy and fits the bill for my Californian Mexican food cravings. Don't be put off by the fact that it's just a bodega, the food is top-notch. Will order again and highly recommend. read more

I'm from SF. Where fresh, high quality produce is basically a birthright. Not so NYC. Here. Tired, cookie-cutter bodegas sell the same mediocre stuff. This is the exception. Excellent homemade goods like fresh guacamole, great fresh produce, excellent Mexican pastries and my favorite - Mexican crema. Which tastes amazing on just about anything. Everything fresh, on point and high quality. Shop this place for your next party, BBQ, etc. No matter whose house it is. You will pleasantly surprise everyone. read more

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Very small store. I tried the mild guacamole which included chips. I also tried the chicken tacos which were okay. The guac made me so sick and gave me food poisoning. read more

Reliable grocery store, delicious hot meals, and perfect pan dulce in the bakery section. But the best thing you can get from here is the spicy guac!!! These folks are open late (serving hot food til ~11 and usually open past then for grocery) and it's such a pleasure to visit the store. Great vibes and very friendly. read more

I was searching for a simple common thing, Guajes. Well, they were common for me to find in San Diego. A quick search brought El Tepeyac up. I wandered over (from the Bronx) and was so excited when I walked in. The smells from the kitchen were wonderful and the produce selection was really nice and fresh. I found a molcajete in the back that I had to have and a few other things I hadn't planned to buy. I took some of their refried black beans and some enchilada queso home to eat together with tortillas. Once I tasted the beans I forgot about the cheese and ate the entire container with a fork. The texture was smooth and creamy, almost pudding-like. This California boy will be going back to more again. read more

great food the burritos were amazing and the service is great you would be dumb not to go here's when you pass by, and hungry

Very cute small mom & pop Mexican grocery deli with a section to order tacos. The owner and all workers are very kind and hard working. They had a lot of great stuff like snacks, drinks, spices, guacamole, and other stuff. Highly recommend supporting this business! read more

had myself a sope de pollo while I was intoxicated and the combination was phenomenal, the service was smooth and the $4 transaction was butter. read more

the best burrito i've ever had! i don't even know what makes it so good but it's amazing. the store owner was also very very kind.

GUAC IS FRESH & SOOOOO GOOD OMG! So glad that they make guac, it is crunchy, fresh, and has a refreshing amount of lime. Love this place. read more

First I want to thank the person that wrote the previous review because that convinced me to go to El Tepeyac looking for all the products my grandma listed. This place is amazing!!! They have all the Mexican chips (Churrumais, Sabritones, Takis...), all the salsas I needed, the best limes and even Oaxaca cheese. The people there are super friendly and make you feel extremely welcome. I actually live far awar and this is totally worth the trip (plus it's right outside the subway). By the way, now they have flour tortillas, many sizes and brands. read more

I made a stop off here because of the reviews, which I think are misleading. To be fair, I came looking for good, cheap produce (because nothing on the Upper East Side is cheap). While the total came to $13 and I did buy a backpack full of veggies, later I discovered that the quality of the produce was pretty bad. They had staple produce items, but nothing unusual (except for some rambutan). The avocados were very good, limes were fine, but mostly everything else I bought (red peppers, cantaloupe, TOMATOES, squash, green onions) turned bad within 2 days. I also had to sift through most of the produce to find anything good. It is a very tiny, narrow store that's packed full of other dry goods, some cheese/milk/eggs (which I wouldn't trust), a good selection of beer, and then of course Spanish food staples. Wouldn't go back for produce, and wouldn't make a special trip for it. read more

Friendly store, every neighborhood should have one. I get my UPS packages delivered there and I am treated like a friend. I like the fruits and vegetables. Great tamales! read more

The go-to Mexican bodega in the hood. I like to come here for Takkis chips mainly but they do have other Mexican treats. Alcohol is cheaper here than supermarket. read more

I have never been in the store but I order through the phone all the time, every time I get produce it is fresh and well packed and the wait time is minimal. I love that when I call they give me options about brands and prices to chose from. Good price, good service and fast delivery read more

I like El Tepeyac for the friendly staff, inexpensive produce, a wide selection of tortillas and cotija cheese by the ounce.

This is the real deal. Amazing family runs a real Mexican food joint. The taqueria sauce is legit as are all the sauces. The tacos are packed with meet and the flavors are a home run. Get delivery from here and get happy quickly. read more

Really a great place. It is on the northeast corner of Lex. and 102 in Spanish Harlem. Great Prices! Cheapest beer around with a lot of good imports. Good fresh produce and a dairy section. They also sell a lot of imported bric a brac. Real nice pots, cups and pretty handmade things for the house. This place literally has a little bit of everything. Real nice people too! Michael read more

A great place for Mexican ingredients you can't find elsewhere! And the prices can't be beat! I bought all the ingredients to make a ton of salsa -- and it was under $4! I'll definitely be back. read more

The store is divided into two on the same block- the meat market and the gracery store. I only know about the grocery store. It has a lot of good Mexican products, and a good selection of beer for low prices. read more

All of the previous reviews are dead on, the selection of products including beer is great and the prices are very reasonable. The staff is also very professional. If you are in a pinch for fruit or vegetables I would suggest a stop here because the quality is consistently high. read more

I'm a new resident at East 101st. Street. My shopping experience at El Tepeyac Grocery has been a delight. The clerks are very helpful and the service is not only gracious, but the owner will order any item she doesn't have to please her customers. She also promptly delivers groceries to her customers in the surrounding area. And it's also open quite late: two o'clock in the morning. It's a pleasure to shop there! read more