This place has been on my to do list. Ever since I heard about Evelia's food cart, I've been meaning to make the trip out to Queens to eat her tamales. So so proud and happy that she was able to open her own shop. The shop itself was cute. Love the atmosphere and the staff members were all very lovely. You can't beat those prices and I tried a variety of tamales. They were all delicious. read more

Evelia’s Tamales - Mexican Near Me - Corona, New York

Evelia's Tamales has some solid tamales & are rightfully popular which is why they have both a cart & a restaurant. My favorite is the pollo de rojo- it has a nice kick to it & enough chicken. They've also kept the prices low which is nice :). read more

Evelia’s Tamales - Mexican Near Me - Corona, New York

Found this place through DoorDash... felt like Pozole and gave this place a go. Ordered their red Pork pozole, mexican torta, 1/2 dozen birria tacos, a tamal and a arroz con leche. Our order was nicely packaged, promptly delivered and nothing was "forgotten". Everyone at the house liked the food. First time having red pozole; this is a bit different that the "white pozole" I am used to, but still good. I did not know that arroz con leche was supposed to be a drink in Mexico (I was expecting rice pudding). read more

Evelia’s Tamales - Tamal - Mexican Near Me - Corona, New York

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About a 1-1.5: We have our favorite tamale cart, but we decided to give Evelia's Tamales a try, as they seem to be a local favorite. We ordered: +the Mole tamale +the Rajas Pollo tamale +the Verde tamale +and, an Arroz con Leche beverage Unfortunately, the food was just not that great - the tamales just didn't have much flavor to them, with mole being the better out of the 3; the masa was just way too thick and coagulated-like, and it was just not enjoyable. The Arroz on Leche was not even hot and served lukewarm; they probably need a better insulated cooler for this. Staff were kind! No dice, Evelia's! +not-so-good tamales +avoid the Arroz con Leche +friendly service read more

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Yes, my first trip to New York, and I had seen a post on instagram. So I had to make a pit stop . Luckily I stayed near by to try early breakfast to get warm. Yes , the chumpurrado was so good . I had the cookie atole de galleta was so warm and not too sweet. Rate 4.5 on the tamale de Birria 4.0 . The chile con queso tamale 4.5 the pineapple tamale was amazing. overall a nice place to come visit again. Do highly recommend this place. Honest women working to provide great service read more

Evelia’s Tamales - Nice, plenty of room. - Mexican Near Me - Corona, New York

The tamales here are fantastic, but their tacos to me are their unsung hero. Their Birria, barbacoa and al pastor tacos are my fave. They also make a traditional cinnamon iced coffee drink that is outstanding. Their tomatillo and hot sauces are also housemade and a perfect pairing to all of their menu. Service is also friendly, efficient and consistent. Really love this casual spot and have been a fan since their cart only days way back when. Definitely visit them if you haven't been. read more

I've been wanting to try Evelia's Tamales for a while, but never really got a chance to as I'm never in the area. But I got enough motivation to drive out to Corona from Long Island on a weekend morning recently, so I took the dive. I got there a little before 9am and found a spot to park on Roosevelt Ave about 2 blocks away. It was paid parking, but it wasn't too bad (I think the rate was 25 cents per 15 minutes). I had ordered online so I was able to go up to them and ask for my order without waiting on line. It turns out they didn't have my order ready but it didn't take too long for them to pack it up for me. The young lady I spoke with was ultra friendly and nice, so that was very much appreciated. So I got home and unpacked my meal. I got five tamales: 2 rojo, 1 verde, 1 mole, and 1 rajas pollo. As per my receipt, they were $1.50 each, and there was $0.22 of processing fees and $0.67 of sales tax. So the grand total was $8.38. I'm actually not sure if the tamales are cheaper at the cart, so if someone could verify w/ me, that'd be appreciated. I guess the prices for these tamales have risen; I would've loved it if they were only $1 each like they were a few years ago but still, street food doesn't get much cheaper than this in 2022. Overall the tamales were excellent. I probably liked the red ones the best. The corn flavor on them is nice and the meat adds a welcome heartiness. The chicken one with jalepeno was also a highlight as well. I ended up sharing two of them with friends, so I might've missed the mole one. They are a little small so I'd say 3-5 of them should be satisfactory for one person depending on their appetite. So I'd definitely give this 5 stars based on my experience. A huge thing was how nice the young lady I spoke with was, because you don't expect good customer service at all from a NYC street food vendor. So I'd recommend this place for sure. read more

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I didn't know that this place existed near my Jackson Heights, Queens nabe. Went there last week and ordered Chilaquiles and Beef al pastor tacos. Last time I had chilaquiles was in Cancún. I fell in-love with this breakfast dish while on vacation in Cancún. Evelia's serves it with avocado slices + rice. The beef al pastor was yummy. I do want to check the sausage tacos next time. I will come back. read more

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Anyone who knows Roosevelt Ave, knows there is an abundance of tamale vendors from Woodside to Flushing. Whether they operate from a truck or a shopping cart, there is plenty of quality options to consider. Easily one of the best is Evelia's, who is situated right next to the Junction Blvd stop in the heart of Corona. Her excellent variety of tamales have made her a mainstay in the community for the last few years. Her food cart often had a crowd gathering around it, all taking in the delightful smells of her tamales steaming away in their bins / pots. They were the perfect breakfast when people were commuting and am ideal snack on the go. By mid afternoon she was normally sold out, so the early morning was usually the best time to be there. At about $1-1.25 each, her tamales are incredibly affordable. There are other carts that offer lower prices, but they can't hold a candle to Evelia's quality. Many of these tamales are nice and plump, creamy to the bite and a savory finish. I am partial to both the verdes and rojos with some of their signature hot sauce. Rajas con queso comes in at a close second but really all of them are tasty. I am thrilled she's finally getting a bit recognition from localvores, social media enthusiasts, and people who don't live in Corona. Given our recent situations, her business is as vital as ever. We can all do better, one delicious tamale at a time. read more

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The official first review of 2023 and rightfully so it should be for one of my favorite cuisines, Mexican. Tamales is normally a staple for breakfast as sometimes tacos are. But they are great at anytime as long as you reheat them properly. They are best when eaten straight away and piping hot. These tamales however had to make a bit of travel so they got cold. So sadly I had to heat them up a bit. I'm glad I did because the tamale Oaxaqueno and the Rojo Puerco ones definitely looked a bit under cooked. The thickness of the pork and or in the case of the Oaxaqueno one was wrapped in heavy banana leaf and lots of tamales. So perhaps it was harder to cook thoroughly. I would highly recommend double checking before taking big bites. The pollo versions were strips of meat so those were fully cooked as is. I would say the Mole Pollo and the Raisin ones were my favorite in taste. Mole if you know or don't know is a traditional chocolate based sauce from Oaxaca. It reminded me of my previous trip to that city. On my trip to Oaxaca, I didn't quite enjoy the champurrado atole there. But maybe I didn't grabbed them from the right vendor. THIS champurrado atole from Evelia's I did enjoy. It had the perfect consistency between the masa and chocolate. Delicious! Only thing to make my atole better? If I had spiked it with some rum or tequila and make it a Mexican hot chocolate. Service was quick and cordial as I did come within 30 minutes of them opening. They also have a storefront version of Evelia's Tamales which I'll try next time. Quality wise it was consistent compared to the tamales that I ate in Mexico. FAN! read more

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Amazing tamales! We got one with the green chile and chicken, one with the red chili and pork, and the jalapeno cheese. They were all incredible with so much flavors. I love the broth that was used to season the corn- it added so much depth of flavor. The corn was also soft and oh so tender. There was a good balance of filling to corn. My favorite was surprisingly the chili and pork. The pork belly was fatty and flavorful, and the chili balanced it well. It wasn't too spicy either. The green chili and chicken was a lighter option but still worth a try! I ate 2 to be full but pushed myself to eat 3 Come support this business! read more

Evelia’s Tamales - Mexican Near Me - Corona, New York

Great authentic mexican spot. The staff was helpful with the questions that we had and the food was delicious. I felt like I was in Mexico while eating there. This place can get busy so make sure to get there at a good time. They also had a very clean bathroom. read more

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The workers are so kind! Making a positive atmosphere! And the tamales are one of the best tamales I've ever tried!

Delicious, cheap, and mostly authentic except for the fact that they use Maseca rather than freshly ground maize.

Are you absolutely kidding me? These $1 tamales are incredible! Savory and sweet options available, all ready to go move quickly. The Red Sauce and pork with tender fatty morsels of meat was my favorite but quick frankly all the varieties I sampled were all equally tasty. The Jalepeno with Chicken is great for those looking for heat, while those looking for a hint of sweetness, the Mole Chicken. The best part of both varieties is that the shredded chicken is most definitely not dry. I asked for mine on their own but it looks like most ask for theirs stuffed in a hoagie roll. A couple of friendly ladies run this cart with some really odd hours of operation. Make sure you check before you head out or call ahead to place an order. On a recent Sunday afternoon there was a line of 8 deep at 10:30am. read more

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We have been loyal customers of Evelia's Tamales for the past year, often making the trip from Freeport, Long Island, to Corona, Queens, because the food was worth it. However, a recent experience left us deeply disappointed. While picking up family from LaGuardia Airport, I decided to fulfill requests from family and friends to bring back 6 birria tacos and 8 tamales, meant for two separate destinations. This is when I discovered the poor customer service for takeout orders at Evelia's. They attempted to charge me extra for separate containers for the tacos, and the tamales were carelessly bundled into two aluminum foil wraps. Despite my request for two separate receipts, I was only given one, and it reflected just half of my order. Additionally, they only provided 2 sets of hot sauces, even after I explained that the food was for 7 people at different locations. To make matters worse, the rewards points I earned for the purchase reflected a smaller amount than I had actually spent. When I addressed these issues with the cashier, including the delay in getting my order and the extra charges for hot sauce and containers, she simply replied, "Okay," without any effort to address the concerns. After delivering the food, my family and friends informed me that the birria tacos were extremely dry, which was the final disappointment. Unfortunately, this experience has ruined our opinion of Evelia's Tamales, and we will not be returning. ------- Hemos sido clientes fieles de Evelia's Tamales durante el último año, a menudo viajando desde Freeport, Long Island, hasta Corona, Queens, porque la comida valía la pena. Sin embargo, una experiencia reciente nos dejó profundamente decepcionados. Mientras recogía a mi familia en el aeropuerto de LaGuardia, decidí cumplir con las solicitudes de familiares y amigos para llevar 6 tacos de birria y 8 tamales, destinados a dos lugares diferentes. Fue entonces cuando descubrí el mal servicio al cliente para pedidos para llevar en Evelia's. Intentaron cobrarme extra por envases separados para los tacos, y los tamales fueron agrupados descuidadamente en dos paquetes de papel de aluminio. A pesar de mi solicitud de dos recibos separados, solo me entregaron uno que reflejaba solo la mitad de mi pedido. Además, solo proporcionaron 2 juegos de salsas picantes, aunque les expliqué que la comida era para 7 personas en diferentes ubicaciones. Para empeorar las cosas, los puntos de recompensa que gané por la compra reflejaron un monto menor al que realmente gasté. Cuando abordé estos problemas con la cajera, incluyendo la demora en obtener mi pedido y los cargos adicionales por las salsas y los envases, ella simplemente respondió con un "Está bien" sin ningún esfuerzo por resolver los problemas. Después de entregar la comida, mi familia y amigos me informaron que los tacos de birria estaban extremadamente secos, lo cual fue la gota que colmó el vaso. Lamentablemente, esta experiencia ha arruinado nuestra opinión sobre Evelia's Tamales, y no volveremos a comprar allí. read more

4.5 stars Best tamales I've had. Not as salty as the ones L's mom gives us. I tried one in almost every flavor. Except they did run out of a particular tamale by the early evening but they made up for that by giving a lot more. Not too much meat in each one but still pretty tasty. I expected more heat with the jalapeños but all the tamales were very mild. We ate it as a side dish with some Bulgarian yogurt for dinner. Otherwise you would need a good amount to get full. I'd get them again since they're still cheap and delicious. read more

Tamales heaven! Great price, great taste, very filling. My favorite is the oaxaqueno tamales--both the pork and chicken. It's a square type, meatier and lighter, more delicate masa covering. Next would be the spicy varieties. Not fond of the sweet one but that's a personal preference. read more

Evelia’s Tamales - I think this is the mole. - Mexican Near Me - Corona, New York

Evelia's Tamales are awesome - inexpensive, filling and delicious. Simple as that. I noticed that they had a website with a commission free online ordering system so it seemed like the way to go. You could even order a couple of days in advance, in theory. When I placed my order on a Thursday for 10:30AM the upcoming Saturday I got a phone call around noon that same day asking where I was (I believe? my Spanish is no bueno). It took a moment to explain, but they finally realized it was an advance order. I had a semi-bad feeling something would go awry during pickup so that Sat morning I printed my pre-paid order. The line was long - 20 people deep stretching back to Junction, but we went to the other side, presented the paper, and as suspected the order was not ready. A quick scramble, and a couple of sold out tamales (I ordered 2 of everything on the menu since they freeze well) that they replace with others, they packed the order in no time. They even threw in a sandwich with their apologizes - very sweet and genuine. The tamales are fantastic - I love the verde with its spicy, citrus laced chicken which is perhaps my fave, but really I would not be disappointed in just grabbing a random one because its all so good - mole, adobo, rajas queso or pollo is super spicy that leaves an fiery impression for a while after you eat it. The Oaxequeno ones are larger (double the price and size) - the pollo has a whole drumstick (bone and all inside) that was super tender same with the Puerco. For drinks I prefer the Arroz con leche over the Champurrado. The Champurrado has a distinctive spice among the milky chocolate with a thick texture I personally wasn't crazy about. The arroz con leche is like a chunky horchata since it includes the rice, but is also a milky drink not a rice pudding which I enjoyed immensely. As of this writing they seem temporarily closed - seems like they are moving into a brick and motor on the same block where the food cart has settled. Once you can order I recommend online, on the day of to avoid confusion and load up your freezer because these steam up perfectly. read more

They provide quality and do not rob you. These are exemplary, model immigrants who should be making policy decisions given their integrity and honesty. Outstanding work ethic and consistently good food. read more

Coronavirus Diary Day 126 - 7/18/2020 The best tamales cart in NYC! For a dollar a piece, you can buy a bunch of them and put them in the freezer for later snacking. My favorite one is Rajas Pollo (Jalapeño with chicken)! Get there early cuz they are sold out by 11am! read more

Soy de Michoacan Mexico y estos tamales tiene mucho sabor. Los tamales rojos de puerco son los mejores de todos. El siguiente sería el champúrado, el sabor tiene buen balance de azúcar masa y chocolate. Ya llevo tiempo viviendo en Nueva York y es difícil encontrar comida mexicana bien hecha comparado a California pero Evelias tamales tiene un menú extenso y no puedo esperar para la siguiente visita. Get the red ones with pork they are exactly what tamales should be. Although I wish the tamales had more spice they are cooked with just about the right amount of salt and seasoning. Here is my ranking Chicken Green salsa 2/5 (the green sauce is too minty and not enough spice) Chicken Mole 5/5 (perfect consistency, flavor and chicken pieces) Cheese w/ peppers 2/5 (these are traditionally spicy and they were not, seems like they used bell peppers generally it's jalapeños. Unsure) Pork in red salsa 5/5 (the best! Perfect all around) Great service, energy, and ambience! There's parking up front and they have a large menu for hot and cold drinks. read more

Decided to stop by here on a Sunday morning when I happened to be craving empanadas. The line here was pretty long, and I ended up waiting about 20 minutes before I could finally place my order. I imagine that if you were to show up in the early afternoon or so, your first choices may be sold out by then, so I'd recommend coming by here as early as you can. I got a bunch of their verde, rojo, rajas queso, and solo queso tamales, as well as an avena. I froze what I couldn't eat right away, and shared the rest with a friend and the bf. We all liked the tamales from here, but our complaint was that they were a bit small. I guess you can remedy that by doubling your order, though. read more

Here's my honest opinion! If you're thinking about it - just do it like Nike said. Okay now let's get to the point I ordered the following 1. Guac & Chips - 4/5 Guac tasted fresh and had good chunks but needed more flava, the Chips are homemade and super crispy (i loved it) 2. Carne Asada Taco - 4/5 Tasty soft tortilla, tender juicy steak that lacked some flavor but the freshness of the onion, cilantro and lime with the red and green spicy sauce helped. Horchata 3/5 It's a milky rice drink with a nice cinnamon flavor and a touch of sweetness was refreshing but had some starchy thing at the bottom that made it hard to drink.Now the Best thing I ate was the Chicken Mole Tamale and Adobo Pork Tamale 5/5 my mouth is just salivating as I'm thinking about it. The Mole was sweet and savory and the pork was nice and tender, the Adobo Pork was also good! I am definitely going back tomorrow for more Tamales! A nice little Gem in the neighborhood. read more

Evelia’s Tamales - Carne Asada Taco, Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Corona, New York

Best. Tamales. Ever. Moist, fresh, and uber flavorful deliciousness will be waiting for you right off Junction Boulevard station on 7. My favorite is verde, mole, and of course, Oaxaca! Try to go there by 11am before they start selling out. Eating Evelia's tamales will make your day. Her tamales are so popular she says she will open up a restaurant soon. Stay tuned! read more

Evelia’s Tamales - Street vender - Mexican Near Me - Corona, New York

I haven't sampled many tamales in my lifetime, but these tamales really are something special. I sampled the standard pork tamale and got a spiced hot chocolate to pair with it. Wow, what a breakfast. At $1 per tamale, the value is shocking, and the flavors were just incredible. The masa was the perfect texture and yielded so much corn flavor. The pork was shredded and succulent, just perfectly cooked and seasoned. I cannot wait to go back. read more

Evelia’s Tamales - Menu (2019) - Mexican Near Me - Corona, New York

Casual food truck in Queens that is open crazy hours (starting at 4/5 am!!). They are famous for their tamales so I got the frijoles y queso + the rajas queso. Both were solid + unique in their own way; the frijoles y queso was unexpectedly very sweet while the rajas queso was quite spicy for me. Love the masa wrap that keeps it warm + quick service. Also, it was $3 total, so where can you even complain. read more

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Good flavors with nice texture, not too dry. Good selection of vegetarian tamales: frijoles con queso, rajas con queso, solo queso.

Not sure why this place gets such great reviews. Slightly above average tamales and many were not available when we went. Definitely not bad, but nothing super special. read more

Wow!! Authentic tamales!! Every flavor was perfection. Amazing service, quick, easy to order over the phone, such amazing ladies who work there I absolutely recommend buying tamales from here they are amazing! read more

I heard about Evelia's tamales on Vice and since then I've been dying to try them. Worth the wait and the price. As someone who doesn't eat spicy food highly recommend tamales salsa verde y de mole. The highlight of course is the Torta Mexicana. It's and explosion of flavors and textures you won't regret it. read more

Evelia’s Tamales - Torta Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Corona, New York

Amazing authentic and without a doubt the best Tamales in all of NYC, A quick tip, The open very early (5 am) so go early. I have found that lunch time is when the selection is best Enjoy great food, great hospitality and the most authentic and delicious tamales. read more

From selling her famous tamales off the corner or junction Blvd and Roosevelt avenue, the cross section of one of most ethnically rich corner in the city, this dear family local business has finally settled into a brick and mortar, serving the same authentic Mexican provisions, along with an extended menu of antojitos, quesadillas and of course, the omnipresent tacos. Now diners could enjoy the food in comfort in a roof with hot and freshly made dishes. Do support this local businesses, which epitomizes the beauty of our city, locally made, cultural and of course, delicious. read more

The tamales are the best I've tried, including the ones I've tried in Mexico where in from. You can't go wrong with green or red salsa or mole, pork or chicken, Oaxaca or traditional, they are all really good. Their drinks are also amazing. Go early before they run out, and order ahead online to skip the line. read more

Evelia’s Tamales - Salsa Verde Oaxacan Puerco (Pork) Oaxacan Pollo (Chicken) Mole Adobo/Comino - Mexican Near Me - Corona, New York

I learned of Evelia's Tamales from the Street Food Icons series on YouTube. Here's the link. https://youtu.be/xB98UsKLoGk My lady had me tune in and come to find out she's not far at all from where I used to live in Corona Queens. I saw the cross streets of Junction Blvd and Roosevelt Ave and knew EXACTLY where she was. I got there at about 10am where I was greeted by Evelia and her smile. There were 5 different flavors to choose from and I got 1 of each. Needless to say they were DELICIOUS!!! ALL OF THEM!!! My lady enjoyed and was very happy she got a chance to experience the magic of Evelia's Tamales. She was happy so I'm happy, happy wife happy life! When in Corona I will make sure to stop by every chance I get! read more

Evelia’s Tamales - Tamales - Mexican Near Me - Corona, New York

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I drove from Manhattan to get tamales here in queens I also asked if she could hold tamales for me and I came here and zero tamales. I don't not RECOMMEND this business that doesn't keep their word. read more

Tamales were cheap but mainly masa! Not too much meat in mine. We also got cheese and those didn't even have much filling. But service was good. If you're in the mood.... read more

4.5. For bang for $ this place is pretty solid. Will stop by again whenever nearby and need quick munch on the go

Just looking at the line to order, already let you know the tamales are good. Delicious and not that spicy.

Get there early for better tamale selection, but what we had from what was left were excellent (black bean and the pork wrapped in banana leaves) also had three different tacos ( pollo, Al pastor and carnitas) all were great but the carnitas were a cut above any I've ever had anywhere. Excellent service in a nice, casual and festively decorated restaurant. read more