Authentic East Harlem Tacos and Pozole on Third Avenue

On Third Avenue in East Harlem, a yellow script sign spells out Delicias Mexicanas above an awning that reads autentica comida mexicana, papel picado strung across the glass. The tacos arrive three to a plate, corn tortillas doubled under carne, white onion, cilantro, and a wedge of lime, with sliced radish alongside. The caldo de mariscos comes in a wide bowl, shrimp, mussels, and calamari surfacing through a deep red broth, with a spoon already tucked in. Regulars order the pozole, a red pork-and-hominy soup that arrives with its own tray of onion, radish, and lime for building each spoonful. Tostadas turn up under shredded lettuce, crema, and crumbled queso fresco, and every table gets a basket of warm chips with red and green salsa. Talavera-tiled tables and a Mexican flag out front give the room the feel of a corner kitchen that cooks for El Barrio.