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Best Cheap Mexican Food in Upper East Side
Master Critic Review
Mexican Dream Deli
7.8
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Mexican Dream Deli is a neighborhood deli on East 67th Street where a long menu of panini, Halal platters, and Mexican plates share one counter. Locals lean on it for early-morning breakfasts, quick quesadillas or tacos, and late-evening takeout at reasonable prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
P2. Chicken Fajita, Chicken Over Rice, Chicken Flautas
Scores:
Value: 8.6
Service: 7.9
Consistency: 7.6
Food Quality: 8.3
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 6.9
What makes it special: All-day deli counter combining breakfast, Halal platters, and Mexican plates.
Who should go: Neighborhood regulars wanting hearty inexpensive meals from morning through night.
When to visit: Weekdays at lunch or early evening when grill turns fastest.
What to order: P2. Chicken Fajita, Chicken Over Rice, Chicken Flautas.
Insider tip: Call ahead for larger Mexican orders so flautas and quesadillas come off the grill just before pickup.