ZipPicks Awards
Best Ramen in Inwood
Master Critic Review
Carreon Grocery Deli
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Carreon Grocery Deli is a tiny Inwood Mexican deli where Birria Thursday brings a rotating lineup that now includes birria ramen. It’s more corner grocery than restaurant, but the consomé-heavy ramen and tacos deliver serious flavor for a low-key counter-service meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Ramen, Birria Tacos, Lobster Grilled Cheese
Scores:
Value: 8.6
Service: 7.5
Consistency: 7.4
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 6
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Neighborhood Mexican deli where Birria Thursday includes a rich birria ramen bowl.
Who should go: Solo diners or locals wanting fast, filling birria ramen.
When to visit: Birria Thursday lunch or early evening before items sell out.
What to order: Birria Ramen, birria tacos, lobster grilled cheese if available.
Insider tip: Ask which birria items are running that day and build a mix of ramen plus tacos around the same consomé.