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Get a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine without leaving the city. The Cocina Consuelo experience brings the vibrant flavors and sounds of Mexico to life in the heart of Harlem.

• Rotating 5 course tasting menu prepared with love, imported ingredients from Mexico, and locally sourced produce 
• Intimate dining in a cozy Central Harlem in home eatery for up to 6 guests; feel at home!
• Plant based menu available by request

About your hosts: Karina and Lalo are a immigrant-power couple who are shaking up the local food scene with their authentic Mexican flavors. Their dining concept, Cocina Consuelo, was inspired by Lalo's roots and Karina's fascination for Mexican food and travels to Mexico.  Made with love, a big portion of their ingredients are imported from Mexico and prepared in traditional clay pottery. Their home is in the heart of Harlem where they are heavily involved in the community. 


Mexican Tasting Menu  in Sugar Hill, Harlem 

Located in the Sugar Hill neighborhood of Harlem, NYC

5 course Mexican tasting menu

Guest can BYOB

Chile en nogada
traditional dish from Puebla, Mexico available September-October 

Sample Tasting Menu

Anchovies with salsa macha

Appetizer

Vegan Tinga

Chipotle - Cheese

Jalapeno with Tuna

Birria with consome

Dishes are subject to change 
please advice of any dietary restrictions

Taco Tasting

Tres Leche

Chocolate Flan

Dessert

Mexican

Portuguese

Spanish

Simplified Chinese

Traditional Chinese

English

French

Hebrew

Italian

My name is Karina Garcia I am a native of the Dominican Republic, moved to Harlem in the early 2000s. I've always been surrounded by food and grew up in the kitchen. When I moved to the USA, I started my career in the kitchen when more often than not, I was the youngest and the only female staff in the kitchen. I worked all the positions from dishwasher to captain at various restaurants in New York City ranging from restaurants like Ristorante Morini( where I meet my husband and business partner) in the Upper East Side, to Eleven Madison Park in Chelsea. My fascination for Mexican food led me to take many trips to Mexican on a by month basis and currently, my new business venture where I am cooking from home. 

My husband, Eduardo, also known as Lalo, is a musician and an avid food lover who's love for Mexican food goes beyond his heritage. He was born and raised in different states and cities from Mexico, where the food varies from state to state. His family is heavily involved in the beverage industry in Huejotzingo, Puebla.  He has worked not only at a 2 star New York Times restaurant but also at Cosme, which is currently the best restaurant in the USA in the St. Pellegrino's list. 

Since we got together over two years ago, it has been our goal to open up a small intimate restaurant to serve real authentic Mexican food. During this tragic pandemic, we made a choice to share with the public the many family recipes that we replicate here at home. Recipes are ranging from well-known dishes like "Carne Asada" to the more regional ones like "Birria." When brainstorming for the name of our ventured, we consulted with my mother.  She told me that my grandfather's name was Consuelo, which translates to "Solace." Solace happens to be Lalo's late grandmother's name and a name we had considered. After the conversation with my mother, we knew then it was all meant to be.

The concept of our venture is to focus on highlighting the many varieties of tacos in Mexicos while engaging with our guests in a very private and intimate setting that will make anyone feel cozy and at home. 

Mexican Tasting Menu in Sugar Hill, Harlem

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