Cuisine: 6 Service: 6 Decor: 6 Value: 6 Overall: 6 Maybe my expectations were too high for such a simple sandwich, but there are so many great reviews that I thought this place was going to be surprise me. Unfortunately, it was just a decent sandwich that didn't blow me away in any way. The brioche bread was fluffy, which was the nicest part of the sandwich. Sadly, the fried egg and tomato slices were nothing special, with the chipotle sauce being the weakest part. Oh well, can't win them all. read more

Factory Tamal - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Service: 4.2/5 Food: 4.2/5 Price: $ (under $20) Expectedly small shop, so I was pleasantly surprised they had 3 tables. Even though their menu is pretty straightforward, I went with Yelp + Beli's most popular items to avoid choice paralysis. Their takeout comes in a larger-than-necessary DoorDash bag, which was a little confusing. What I Ordered: - Torta Tinga burrito: hefty, jalapeños were indeed spicy, good flavor otherwise - Salsa Verde Tamale: more approachable, better in my opinion - Chicken Mole Poblano: pungent, not for me read more

Factory Tamal - Torta De Tinga - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Super quick and easy bite if you're on the go. I got two tamales and went to sit outside on the sun. Mole Poblano with Chicken Tamal was really gooood - it was on the sweet side. And Rajas con Queso Tamal was also yummy. They also have Jamaica drink..which I love. The guy at the counter was sweet and on point with the recommendations. I'd def come back to try the other flavors of their tamales. read more

Factory Tamal - Mix of tamales. Mole Poblano with Chicken Tamal, Rajas con Queso Tamal - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Great tamales at great prices! Salsa verde chicken was my favorite, and also enjoyed the mole poblano. Pink lemonade/agua de Jamaica mix was also amazing. read more

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I traditionally think of tamales as a breakfast food, but outside of the D.F. one is not spoiled with options. So I begrudgingly visited Factory Tamal on a second lunchtime attempt to try the vegetarian tamales, which are only available after noon. I had my typical favorite which is rajas con queso - it was not a bad tamale, but I found it a bit underseasoned compared to other preparations I've tasted in the past. read more

Factory Tamal - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

On a side street in LES makes this place harder to find but worth the walk! It's super cute with some seating and fast service. We ordered the pastrami (The Ludlow) and the turkey torta to dine it. The food came within 10-15 minutes and each torta was $13 and well packed with food and flavor. They have additional hot sauce as well - but the food was sooo good and filling! read more

Factory Tamal - Torta The Ludlow - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

These $5 tamales are the real deal. The vegan ones are really good too and made with olive oil! The owners are from Puebla Mexico and this is a good cheap snack or light meal. Cool people too. Gets slammed and limited seating! Near Seward park. read more

I've lived in the area for 3 years and have walked by numerous times without ever stepping foot inside. Don't make the same mistake as me and sleep on this place. It is freaking amazing. It honestly doesn't look like much but boy are these tortas delicious. I've been twice and have had the chicken tinga tortas and the Ludlow. Both are delicious sandwiches and worth a revisit on its own. I've also had the tinga soup and it's some of the best I've had anywhere. And of course, you have to try it's namesake tamales. I've had the mole pablano the chipotle chicken tamales and would recommend the mole. They also gave me the wrong one once and it was vegetarian one. I definitely do not recommend it. They made a mistake but it happens. You should definitely visit this spot. read more

Factory Tamal - a box of food and a bottle of water - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

The green chicken is my favorite, but the chipotle is also really good. And when I get 2 they tie one up with a ribbon of husk, which always makes me smile. Love this place read more

This place rocks. They've expanded their menu in the last year to have healthier options. I'm from So Cal so I miss tamales at certain times of year. Super glad this spot exists within walking distance. read more

On a food crawl mission, was not sure what to expect but noted its remarkable resemblance to Chinese Lotus Wrapped Rice which we have during Full Moon Festival or Dim Sum. Extremely appreciative of how much chicken is in each of these tamales and how moist it is. Flavourful but not overwhelming. 1/ Mole Pablano Chicken Tamale 2/ Salsa Verde Chicken Tamales 3/ Chipotle with Chicken Tamal 4/ Horchata The space is a small shop for a quick bite, not a dine in. Definitely will be back post training when in the neighbourhood!! read more

Factory Tamal - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

After reading about Factory Tamal and their famous traditionally made namesake, I was eager to try this nearby establishment. For lunch we ordered a chipotle with chicken tamale, mole poblano with chicken tamal, the torta de quesillo sandwich, and the Ludlow torta. Although the tamales were good, I much preferred the tortas. Personally I think tamales in general have too high of a corn to filling ratio (Factory Tamale was not egregious in this respect). They did taste fresh and well-crafted. I thought the price tag of $5 each was a bit steep for something relatively small, but I figure that was the price for supporting a small business dedicated to a handmade "artisanal" snack food. I thought the tortas shined more. The vegetarian torta de quesillo, which has avocados, ​chipotle, baby greens, tomato, and Oaxaca cheese, packed a lot of flavor in its diverse ingredients. While this was excellent, even better was the Ludlow torta, which included black beans, red onions, quesillo, pastrami, and avocado. The pastrami especially provided a novel kick. Both tortas were filling, and along with the tortas, were more than adequate for a lunch for two. read more

Officially my tamal / torta spot in the LES - soo good! I first learned of this place through the Eater video, captivated by the owner's love and commitment to his traditional homemade tamal recipe. Months later, I was reminded to try them out when I found Factory Tamal on Allset, located nearby. I'd been craving horchata anyway, so I was excited to place an order. My boyfriend and I basically inhaled our tamales. I got the Salsa Verde w/ Chicken ($4) while my boyfriend got the Chipotle w/ Chicken ($4). I loooved both. He also got the Torta de Tinga ($9.50), and after trying a few bites I was mad I didn't get one for myself. Such regrets. Will definitely need to come back for all of the above. The horchata ($3.50) was a bit disappointing, however, since it was pretty sandy/chalky. The flavor was good and it did satisfy my craving, but not the best out there. read more

Factory Tamal - Salsa Verdes with Chicken Tamal ($4) - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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The best and most affordable bacon egg and cheese in LES! I have done pick up multiple times and sat there to eat once. Their egg sandwich has the option to add bacon, sausage, or cheese (bacon egg and cheese costs $5.5). Their egg sandwich comes with a tasty chipotle mayo on a soft brioche bun. Their tamales are also the best in the area ($5 per) - always fresh and delicious. There is usually only 1 person cooking in the back and 1 person taking orders so it's not always the best spot to grab something if you're in a rush, but if you have some time or order ahead to pickup, this is a great spot. Their coffee is also cheap, but not my favorite as I find it quite bitter. Staff is very kind and the food is great. Things to know: - only 10-12 seats inside, but most people do not eat there; not suitable for large groups - not always open right at 8:30am - recommended to order ahead and pick up Link to full menu on their website: https://www.factorytamal.com/blank-page read more

Factory Tamal - Bacon egg and cheese sandwich - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Came here after watching the amazing Eater video for Factory Tamal - didn't disappoint! The quality in the tamales is impeccable. The store is cozy and there are a few seats. I liked the decor and vibes, very colorful. We tried three different tamales, my favorite was the bacon + cheese one. I'll have to be back to try the mole! I'll definitely be back to try more tamales and other items on the menu! read more

Factory Tamal - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Really enjoyed their tortas (the torta de tinga and the torta de longaniza). Those are the only ones I've tried from their menu, but it has been consistently good for the handful of times I've gone. You can tell when you bite into the torta that they have quality ingredients. It's really soft to bite into. I also especially like the added kick of pickled jalapenos in the torta de tinga. read more

Factory Tamal - Torta De Tinga - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Came here yesterday, Sunday afternoon with friends. No indoor seating, one table outside with 2 chairs. On a quiet street, very close to Seward Park which is perfect on a nice sunny day. Got the salsa verde with chicken and rajas con queso tamales. Definitely liked the salsa verde one better. Rajas con queso is roasted tomato and onion with cheese. Tamales are on the smaller side but can't complain, $3 each. Iced coffee was good only $2, and plus it wasn't overloaded with ice like a lot of places do. Service is quick and professional. read more

Factory Tamal - Salsa Verdes with Chicken Tamal Rajas con Queso Tamal - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

The Ludlow was one of the best sandwiches I've had. The flavor just works so well. The pastrami in it with avocado and the cheese all makes it delicious. I have had the tamales which were great here too before. read more

Went to this little, unassuming spot with a friend to grab a bite to eat for breakfast on a Sunday morning. After looking at the menu we decided to try 3 different tamales and a breakfast sandwich each. Everything was very good and was quite a steal. The place is a bit small, but since we were the only patrons there around 9am, we were able to grab a great table. Definitely a cute, low key spot for a bite in the neighborhood. read more

Factory Tamal - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Pure love... Ordered one mole pablano with chicken and another salsa Verde Chicken tamales. They also have great variety of sandwiches. Delicious, fresh and satiating. Very basic and clean place with no frills attached. Don't even get me started on the pricing, it's so light on your pocket. A cute hole in the wall place for a quick bite or for food on the go... definitely worth a visit read more

Really wanted to try their tamale after seeing a clip of the owner describing the strenuous production process and his passion/reason for starting the business -- his grandmother and her recipes. We got there end of day so only got to get the chicken tamales. The mole and salsa Verde were both great. Tamales had a wonderful texture, not salty, and tasted like having homemade food. Looking forward to coming back to try the vegetarian options. read more

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Tamales are one of those foods that I have cravings for at least once a month. This is my go-to spot below 14th street. My favorites are the jalepeño-spicy Rajas con Queso and the Chipotle chicken. I also always get the Agua de Jamaica (Iced sweetened Hibiscus tea). Tip: Go in person for the best prices; the wait for tamales is usually short. From the NYTimes: "Mr. Lopez's tamales are beautifully fluffy, clingy and crumbly at once, a texture that calls to mind the airiest of poundcakes. Lard is whipped in, along with chicken stock, bringing voluptuousness to every bite." read more

Factory Tamal - NOTE: These don't have the normal lard and chicken stock, so the first two are VEGAN :) and the third one with cheese is vegetarian. - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I was in the area and saw this small simple restaurant, didn't look expensive or fancy and seemed gentle for my wallet, so I went in to try it out, because I get sooo much excitement when testing new places. So glad I did! Customer service was friendly, the Brioche egg and sausage sandwich was DELICIOUS! Much better than what I expected, and I don't eat Sausage much but when I do, is high quality. So, based on taste and experience is 5 stars for a first visit. It's like a really nice relaxed place to eat with very comfy chairs. This place had the relaxed feeling of many restaurants in Brooklyn. This is one of NYC hidden eating gems to me now. For so many years, I had been coming to this area for work purposes and I didn't notice this place till today. There is street meter parking. Will always be back here now. read more

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I only get to head up to New York three times every year and I've had a friend recommend Factory Tamal to me over and over again-- but I finally had the chance to stop by last week!! And it was not a disappointment at all!! I got two tamales-- the salsa verde one and the chipotle one-- and they were both very good. I definitely preferred the salsa verde one, but the chipotle was good too! read more

Factory Tamal - Agua de horchata Salsa Verdes with Chicken Tamal Chipotle with chicken Tamal - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I just came back from Mexico and it was so hard for me to find tamales even there so I put into yelp tamales and a great place popped up so I had to walk over there and it was totally worth it it was excellent actually it was quite a walk from battery Park but I was happy It's a very small place and a little bit crowded around lunchtime but it was the exact tamale I was looking for I was so happy and the guy running the register was really nice read more

Best bacon egg and cheese in lower manhattan. This place is amazing in every way. Service is great, it's cheap, and a lot Of care goes into the food. read more

Solid tamales in the area. The verde chicken tamal was my favorite. The place is pretty small but the guy working the counter is pretty awesome! read more

Factory Tamal - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered two of their tamales here! It was fast service and the price was pretty cheap.

Who can pass up a good tamale? Not us. We weren't even hungry and we still went here on a whim. Delish tamales... different than what we're used to, but still really good. French Mexican? Nope... this tastes real. Thank goodness... read more

Awesome lunch spot! So glad to have this tamale joint not far from my work. Everything is cheap and delicious! Depending on how hungry I am I usually get 2-3 tamales. Even NYT wrote about their food and they are legit! Check them out if you live in the area! read more

Factory Tamal - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious Horchata and a satisfying egg sandwich that burst on my pants as i took a bite. Definitely worth it! read more

Factory Tamal - Egg sandwich - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

If you have a hankering for some delectable tamales or a big satisfying torta, look no further than LES's Factory Tamal! The Hungry Box is a fitting moniker for the 3-tamale sampler (my husband's order which he devoured). The torta was overstuffed in a good way. The tamales and torta definitely satisfied both of our cravings. And the prices are super reasonable! We are stuffed and happy! Order for delivery or pickup and enjoy these beauties in the comfort of your own home (assuming it still feels comfortable after 2 months at home...). read more

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They're well known for their tamales, but hot damn if they don't have one of the best breakfast sandwiches in NY as well. Because so much has been said of their tamales, I'll talk about the BEC. The king of breakfast sandwiches in this city, this bacon, egg, and cheese rests between a soft Balthazar brioche bun that makes it just a bit magical. A bit more pricey than your bodega's, but well worth it. read more

Factory Tamal - chipotle chicken tamale - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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TL;DR Latino approved. This place is legit. -- I was craving Tamales for quite some time and I was happy to find this place. I walked from Wall St to this location. The mole and rajas are so good. The tamales are very authentic and priced well. I got 2 tamales an an horchata for less than $9.00. I spoke with one of the workers and he said that this location was opened up so their family had a place to eat together. Their previous space wasn't big enough for everyone. The tamales are not made with masa. I can literally go on and on about the history of this place but you have to give it a try for yourself. read more

Factory Tamal - Horchata. Mole and rajas tamales. - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Fresh, authentic, tasty tamales made here! I've eaten here twice during this visit to NYC. The tamales are served steaming warm and with a smile. The salsa verde tamal is simple yet has a wonderful flavor. I also tried the bacon and egg tamal-couldn't resist the combo-and found it tasty but definitely enjoyed the salsa verde more. These tamales are large in size-no skimping here. The service is friendly and prompt. It's a small place with limited seating but I was able to sit and eat during both visits. Look carefully for the entrance-I passed it the first time. read more

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I'm a sucker for a great tamale, so when I learned about it I was totally psyched about this new Factory Tamal outpost -- same great food, same simple, low-key, cozy interior (maybe even better). My favorite tamales are the Mole Poblano and vegetarian mushroom. Egg sandwich is pretty awesome too. I had the opportunity to speak with the owner-chef a little about his business philosophy. Love this place and wish the business to grow! read more

Factory Tamal - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Awesome Egg and Cheese Sandwiches. Have yet to try the tamales, but looking forward to it.

This is my go-to spot for a quick and delicious meal for a great price. I've never had the tamales but I usually get the paninis which are bomb and the avocado salad (with chicken added). The salad is seriously on another level, and the toppings all work so well with each other. Cute little joint to check out if you're on the LES. read more

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Came here on a lazy weekend for a pre-dinner snack. The restaurant is a small space, but cozy. I ordered a few things on the menu to get a sampler: rajas con queso tamales, chipotle with chicken tamales, and an egg sandwich with bacon. I really wanted to try to mole pablano with chicken tamale but they didn't have any, which was unfortunate. Hopefully this was a one off thing. The tamales were pretty decent. Chicken tamale was a little dry and the rajas tamale didn't have much filling. Egg sandwich was well executed with a perfectly runny fried egg with crisp bacon on a nice brioche bun. Would definitely try again just for the mole pablano chicken tamale. Fingers crossed. read more

I had salsa verde chicken tamal, the tamal wasn't the best neither the worst I've tried so far. The price is a ok considering you are in Manhattan but if you compare to the size of the tamal is a little bit overpriced. If you are hungry one tamal won't fill you up. The place is small and cozy, it has few table where you can seat and eat your food, no restroom in case you need to use. read more

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