I discovered this gem last week . They have the Best tamales outside of LA!! And only a $1.50 each!…read more The cookies are amazing as well. They offer a variety of Mexican breads and sodas. The staff speaks limited English but there's a menu that you can point to, bring cash as its cash only. Takeout . Grab an extra cookie from the subway ride back home. So worth the trip!

You normally go to a bakery to get the freshest breads and sweets, preferably fresh out the oven…read more But most Mexican bakeries also serve an assortment of antojitos, and this is no different here. Surprisingly the bread of the torta ($5) is not going to knock any socks off, since it is assumed to have been baked here, but the insides are tasty enough to satisfy. My version was breaded chicken (milanesa de pollo) and came with plenty of avocado and vegetables, and a thin base layer of beans. I knew I wanted to try more than that, so I had the second half of the large sandwich packed up to go and perused the menu again, which is on the wall behind the counter. I had a good chance to look around and inspect the environment while waiting between courses, and you have to love a place that has all the charm of an old barber shop. Come in the morning and the whole space is overrun by carts of trays holding fresh baked goods. There is a coffee pot for self-service for anyone interested, but it seemed not to be used very frequently. The only decorations were adorning the wall directly above a small counter used for eat-in service, a map of Mexico and a rendition of The Last Supper. When my order of three tostadas ($7) came, I was very excited by the nice looking plate, which would be quite a feat to finish. I love Mexican tripe, so that was my selection for this order. I was surprised at this version though, which was not crispy at all and I would not recommend for those squeamish of it. The soft, chewy tubes were super fresh and heaped on each tortilla quite generously. Once again, this is an order that is a whole meal. This panaderia is the perfect place to step in quickly and satisfy a craving of any kind.

The food was great. The tamales were on point a usual and the lady was incredibly nice and…read morefriendly. 11/10 would recommend.

Always spot her by the 125th stop and she is super nice. Queso is my favorite but I have heard the…read morepork are delicious from my neighbor. Can't go wrong for $3 a pop

Located across from Duarte Square in front of the florist as soon as you emerge from 168th subway…read moreon St. Nicholas is Tamale Lady. I have only seen Tamale Lady, not Tamale Guy. Order pollo or otherwise as a first timer, picante o no picante, and the nice lady will oblige with some homemade tamales that will satiate the hungriest pedestrian. I've seen her in freezing temperatures and on holidays, braving the weather. Her tamales are a mild and not overly sweet respite from the cheap junk food normally offered from the McDonalds nearby. Friendly interaction at $1.25 per tamale=no complaints here. Support your local chow. Gracias Tamale Lady!

Amazing stuff. He sells the tamales for 2 bucks a piece. Very reasonable. I will recommend the red…read morechicken tamales. It is just amazing. If you are around the area. Give it a try.

My coworker and I work in the Midtown East area and were craving tamales, so we searched on Yelp…read moreand discovered a page about a woman selling them right outside the Mexican Embassy. We had no idea if it was real, but to our delight, it definitely was! The chicken tamales were amazing, and the spicy one was a standout--it was packed with flavor and incredibly soft. Plus, they were super affordable and delicious! I'd highly recommend checking it out.

Friendly people and fresh, hot, flavorful tamales. Recently stumbled across them and now they'll be…read morea regular stop on my way to work.

I am very disappointed at the horrible treatment we received. I was one of his first customers and…read morehave supported him however I can. I was the first to review him on Yelp so it pains me to recommend that people buy elsewhere. He gave my stepfathers home attendant the wrong food. When she went back he gaslit her that she ordered a tostada. I went back with her because he knows me. She had the paper with the order and he continued to blame us and say there was nothing he could do. There is something I can do- never give him business again and ensure I let others know. I have ignored his nickel and diming over the years because of the pandemic and shrugged off his overcharging, but this crossed the line.

On the SW corner of 95th and Columbus, the El Paisano cart is a great option for no frills Mexican…read morefood. The tacos come street style with cilantro and onions plus some guacamole. The burritos are sizable with your choice of meat, Mexican rice, beans, guacamole, cheese and sour cream. The cemitas sandwich is massive with so many layers - meat, beans, peppers, cheese, chipotle salsa spread, lettuce, and tomato. My favorite meat is the carnitas. They're crisp but still a bit moist from the pork fat it's cooked in. Grab a Jarritos soda and your meal is complete!

For years walked by Tamales Lupita which is literally down the street from me, but hadn't stopped…read moreby.. then noted the mention in The Times and decided to finally try (for the first time) tamales. A modest, warm place with a few tables, Tamales Lupita opens super early and sell through pretty quickly... as I discovered first hand. For example, until yesterday the Oaxaqueños (wrapped in banana leaf) had repeatedly eluded me (even when I got there 11:30 AM) because they constantly sell out! In fact, I've been there at 12:30 when they've had absolutely no tamales period left! So, get to Tamales Lupita early! Now, I've tried all the savory varieties, with my favorite being the Mole with extra sauce. A close second, the banana leaf wrap of Oaxaqueños keeps the packet contents extremely moist and the juicy chicken flavor permiates the masa. However the Verde (Spicy Green with Chicken), Guajillo (Spicy Red with Chicken), and Rajas (onion, tomatoes, cheese, jalapeños) are also quite good. It's worth the praise. On top of the great tamales, it's a reasonably priced place for me to grab lunch. Recommend you check out Tamales Lupita!

Some of the best tamales I've ever had. The outside was light and fluffy on both. The rajas one was…read morespicy and savory from the tomatoes and had some chewy queso oaxaca to complement. The tamal dulce was lightly sweet and brightly colored with hibiscus. Two tamales were just $5 and made for a great snack.

Ollin is a Mexican restaurant in Harlem with authentic cuisine. Run by a Mom and Pop, the small…read moreinterior is colorful with lots of indigenous artifacts and some skulls with rich hues. I have eaten here a few times and enjoy the food. However, today the pork carnitas had a strong gamey taste that i found unpleasant. I had to add lots of green hot sauce in order to eat it. The guacamole and chips on the other hand were delicious. Jen treated me to a Diwali lunch which was fun. We shared a Mexican coke to wash down our meal. Next time I will try the quesadilla. Service was quick and efficient.

I ordered th birria quesatacos and consome combo, plus an order of chips and salsa. No consome and…read moreno salsa in my order. That's half the order missing right there. Food is already so expensive, so please take time to double check orders before you send them out for delivery? Thanks.

They are located on the corner of E86th street and First avenue in front of the florist's…read more They have the freshest tastiest tamales - $2 per tamale. I only tried their spicy chicken verde tamales and they are AMAZING and fresh! Will go back to try more. Show them some love

She's great (as is her fam). Fantastic home-made tamales, including vegetarian ones available.read more