This East Village spot is worth seeking out! They started out as a tamale stand and evolved into a brick and mortar restaurant. The paninis are delicious (tried two different sandwiches). Discovered this gem on a NYC foodie tour. read more

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Chicken Chipotle was tasty. The mole was not very flavorful. I don't spend much time around here, but it was a good one time thing.

So excited to find vegetarian tamales at Factory Tamal! I tried the rajas con queso and the salsa verde w/zucchini and the salsa verde was the clear winner. Factory Tamal has two locations - one in the East Village and one in the Lower East Side. I went to the one in the EV and it's a small space, but great for a quick (and affordable!) lunch! read more

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

Finally stopped by this cute little place for lunch! Nomz: Had the tinga torta and a salsa verde chicken tamale. The torta was very good, a little spicy even, well balanced ingredients and tasty beans. The chicken and sauce were substancial so I made sure to eat it quickly so it wouldn't make the bread too soft. The tamale masa was moist (usually one of the hardest things to get right) and had good flavor on its own. Personally I would have liked a little more sauce in the middle but overall still the best tamale I've had in the northeast. Service: Really nice lady took my order and offered recommendations - she did recommend the chipotle tamale as my first one to try. Ambiance: Small place, had a bar running on the walls for you to sit and eat. Very nice natural light and had pleasant music going. Nope or Dope: Dope, will definitely come back and try lots more!! Especially the tamales. read more

Factory Tamal - Chicken tinga Torta - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Very cool spot. Had the Black Forest panini on the first stop on A Man and His Sandwich tour. Very unique sandwich with a spicy twist. Would like to come back next time in NYC. read more

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Gotta show some mad love for my neighborhood tamal spot! I usually swing by on the weekends and grab me a breakfast sandwich, a tamale with green sauce and a Mexican coffee. Located in a cute spot, on a quiet part of east 4th st, very nondescript and I like it that way. These are the kind of spots that add meaning to your neighborhood and you can't help but want them to succeed. I'll be back for more tamales and breakfast sandwiches soon! read more

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

This was the first stop during the Man and his Sandwich Tour. A very small neighborhood restaurant. It was great to learn about their history and be introduced to this place. It is very small there was counter seating . We the Black Forest Ham Panini. It had wonderful flavor! The ham was accompanied with mozzarella, caramelized onions and a sun-dried tomato dressing. The onions added a mild sweetness. The panini was fantastic and I would be interested in returning to try a tamale. read more

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Don't get me wrong...the tamales are good & the service was very friendly. I just believe that a place called Factory Tamal should have a LOT more tamales from which to choose & a lot less everything else--especially food that is not tamale-adjacent...or even Mexican. The way the menu currently stands, this is a sandwich shop that also services some tamales. &, while I am vegetarian, it boggles my mind that a tamale shop doesn't have a single tamal w/ pork in it. read more

Recently got addicted to this little spot in EV! When I want a small snack - they have delicious Tamals and small Egg Sandwich When I want something more filling - they have paninis and sandwiches! Mole Tamal is so far my favorite but I enjoyed all I got. Pastrami Panini was also flavorful and delicious. Would def come try more! read more

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Cute little spot in East Village to get authentic Mexican tamales and an assortment of sandwiches and tortas (some more Mexican than others). I would strongly recommend the chicken with salsa verde tamal and then egg sandwich with chorizo /longaniza. Not much space to eat inside so more of a pick up or delivery spot in my mind. read more

Factory Tamal - Longaniza Mexican Egg Sandwich - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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The tamales are dope here. Always good. I've tried nearly every on the menu. They also have delicious sandwiches like the Cuban... And I don't even like bread all that much. read more

Fast and efficient service. The sandwich was great! Not too many places around here with the same quality for the price. I liked how they have different sauces and not just basic mayo. read more

- recommend: pink lemonade and sausage, egg and cheese sandwich (+$1 for an extra egg, get the extra egg) - very nice staff - their lemonade ($3) is my daily post-morning pupper walk/pre-work treat - I'm generally not a breakfast person but on the random morning I am, this is where I'll go from now on, the bread was perfectly fluffy and the "special" sauce really tied the whole sandwich together, it also didn't weigh me down the way most breakfast sandwiches do (happily satiated) - who doesn't love cheap eats from a neighborhood hole in the wall, this place ticks all of my boxes read more

This place is terrific, and maybe some of the BEST tamales I have ever had. The breakfast special of two tamales and a hot cup of delicious coffee for $7.50 is incredible. Highly recommend the chicken mole tamale and the salsa verde chicken tamales, as well as their soups. I want this place to stay on the block always. Sending love to the owner and his staff. Update on May 28, 2020: Factory Tamal is back open for business! With really smart social distancing and plastic cover barriers to protect everyone. read more

Factory Tamal - Opened as of May 28, 2020 - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Ordered the mole chicken and salsa verde chicken. Both delicious. My husband and I are picky about tamales and weren't able to find a good place til we tried this place out. The seasoning was great and the chicken was tender. It's a tight space inside and outside but you can easily eat it on the go. The sign said it may take 15 min to prepare but our order came out right away. Will think of here when craving tamales. read more

If I see tamales on the menu, I'll order them because they're one of my most favorite things to eat. Needless to say, I've had many tamales over my lifetime. I ordered a chicken verde, and a chipotle chicken tamale. These are literally the best tamales I've ever had in my life. At first I was kinda annoyed that they didn't have salsas or other spicy sauces to pour over the masa... then I came to the realization that good tamales don't need salsa. The masa here is moist and the meat plentiful in ratio. The "salsa" is also already inside. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

The pastrami panini is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Everything else I've had here is excellent but that sandwich "slaps," as the youngsters say. This is for the Ludlow St location. read more

great tamales, great service, will definitely return! the chicken mole tamale is my favorite so far but looking forward to trying more!

Casually was walking down the street today and saw this place. It made me stop in my tracks and come back. I miss tamales during the winter time and the tamale lady at the bars back home, but I got this so now. The rajas con queso was the standout for me. I only got two, what self control! Will be back. Oh and their horchata hit the spot even for a cold day. read more

Tucked in a sweet narrow storefront down a few stairs on the side street, this homey spot is great for grabbing lunch to go-- a particularly nice well-priced option in this neighborhood. The chicken torta is delicious, with black beans, generous amount of avocado and pickled onions, always thoughtfully made to order and wrapped in foil to stay warm. The staff is friendly, the vibes are authentic and welcoming. read more

3.5 stars: the tamales are the real hit here (duh) and I especially recommend the chipotle chicken one. I've also tried the torta de quesillo, which was fine and fresh but sort of underwhelming. I'd definitely go back to continue trying more on the tamale menu but would recommend sticking to that. read more

Thanks to yelp for recommending Factory Tamal. Firstly, the price is hard to beat. Every single thing that we ordered was incredibly fresh and tasty. The workers are extremely attentive and nice. They're great at giving recommendations. Sometimes things are just done right. read more

This place is sooo good!! It's right near my apartment and it's been such a godsend. Mostly live on their egg sandwiches - got a great special sauce and the egg is always cooked perfectly. And the prices are too great, especially in pandemic. Support local business!! read more

This place is beyond a 5 star! Amazing flavor, amazing staff. I have to say this is my go to spot when I am in need of a tamal or torta. You guys won't regret Factory Tamal! Wish they were a bit closer to home :) read more

Best Tamal place Ever, forget about the ciabatta bread Hero!! Guys this is the spot!! Many options to choose from! Drinks are out of this world definitely taste Homemade! Beats any tamal I have ever tried !! Factory Tamal has my taste buds going crazy for more!! read more

We go most mornings . The best BEC . Perfectly runny egg bacon with a bit of chipotle mayo for kick on a flavorful Brioche roll ! And ice coffee that's NOT. Weak thank you very much ... all at a good price . Hurry up and support it ! read more

Don't be fooled by the hole in the wall exterior, this restaurant has amazing amazing tamales. Some of the best we have ever had, and we have had plenty. We especially loved the mole chicken and the salsa verde chicken. You need about 3 per person for a full meal. Definitely try it out! read more

So very good! Having moved here from Calif and in search of traditional Christmas tamales along with other favorites. They delivered promptly, food was divine, spices just right. It's unanimous, we will order again and again! read more

Was really looking forward to trying this spot for breakfast this morning... and my order was cancelled on Seamless because they were too busy? Uhh? read more

delicious tamales (queso rajas), which I have experienced since their opening a decade ago ... disappointed recently that the new tamale is understandably higher priced (inflation) but also half the size .... i will return to see if this was an irregularity or if this is the new normal reduced size read more