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Mexican Dream Deli
$ · Mexican

206 E 67th St, New York, NY 10065
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Best Cheap Mexican Food in Upper East Side

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Mexican Dream Deli 7.8
Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island
Vibes: Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Comfort Food Classics Family Friendly Favorites Quick Bites Champions
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.