Mexican Food
Mexican FoodEl Parador Cafe
Murray Hill
Since 1959, El Parador has been serving mole poblano from a 150-year-old recipe in a cozy hacienda setting. This family-run spot feels like stepping into Old Mexico: terracotta walls, homemade guacamole, and the kind of consistency that keeps regulars coming back for generations.
Oldest Mexican restaurant
Hacienda-style decor
Traditional recipes
Multi-generational clientele
Tips
🥑they make in house guac, salsa & chips which I can eat all day
🌮try the taco tray with eight tortillas, mix of flour and corn
🌙early evening skews older; younger crowd arrives after 7:30
El Parador Cafe
Murray HillOpen
Mexican FoodMexican FoodSince 1959, El Parador has been serving mole poblano from a 150-year-old recipe in a cozy hacienda setting. This family-run spot feels like stepping into Old Mexico: terracotta walls, homemade guacamole, and the kind of consistency that keeps regulars coming back for generations.
Oldest Mexican restaurant
Hacienda-style decor
Traditional recipes
Multi-generational clientele
Tips
🥑they make in house guac, salsa & chips which I can eat all day
🌮try the taco tray with eight tortillas, mix of flour and corn
🌙early evening skews older; younger crowd arrives after 7:30