Mexican Entrepreneurs Take Over Manhattan – One Corner Deli at a Time

El Changarrito de la Viagra: just another reason to love Mexicans in New York City

As I walked back this morning from casting my vote to choose my next mayor, I noticed a store I had never seen before in my neighbhorhood. It’s not your regular New York City deli but it’s called “El changarrito de la Viagra” and it features tacos, burritos, quesadillas and whatnot.

That name, though …

Filing under: Mexicans, how can anyone not like us?

Photo: Laura Martínez. Nov. 5, 2025. Harlem