Evelia's Tamales is the kind of place you go to when you want authentic Mexican food not…read morewatered-down, not trendy, just real flavor. The tamales were the highlight. Soft, flavorful masa and generous filling. I also tried tacos and a quesadilla, and everything tasted homemade and well seasoned. You can tell they know what they're doing here. The toppings were fresh, and nothing felt rushed or sloppy. The vibe is simple and welcoming. It feels like a local neighborhood gem. Prices are reasonable, portions are solid, and the food actually delivers.

After a gym session, my sister had a craving for tamales, so we decided to check out this place…read moreshe'd been eyeing. Having never tried tamales before, I was pretty eager (thanks to her positive comments). We sampled both the adobo ($2) and birria ($2.5) tamales, and they were absolutely amazing. Personally, I found the adobo tamale to be slightly better in terms of flavor but both were equally well made with its rich, flavorful seasoning. My sister, who has tried tamales before, mentioned that these were even better than the ones she got from the random tamale table (near Woodside), thanks to the diverse flavor options available and how fresh they came out. The customer service here was exceptional. A friendly lady approached us, handed us menus, and took our order with a warm smile. Even though tipping isn't required, their service went above and beyond, making us feel genuinely welcome. We also couldn't resist trying the birria taco ($4), which arrived piping HOT. It was generously stuffed with birria, making it a hearty and satisfying choice. While it was a tad salty for my taste, my sisters thoroughly enjoyed it and had no complaints. Our total order came out to a little less than $10 for three people, which was perfect for a light snack before heading home for our protein dinner (get that protein intake in! EEEEEEEEEE)

Taking the boys out for some proper fuel. Dropped by Tlayuda Oaxaqueña SR San Pablo in Corona, and…read moreman... they are serving up legit Mexican pizzas (Tlayudas) on a street cart that will make you question every life choice that led you to a commercial drive-thru. ​We're talking a massive, crispy tortilla shell loaded with bean paste, cheese, and enough meat to satisfy two growing boys and their dad. Plus, they press the fresh masa right in front of you. Education and dinner, you're welcome kids. ​Shoutout to the chef, Theresa. Not only is she a culinary wizard, but she was incredibly nice and patiently guided me through my broken, survival-level Spanish. ​10/10. We loved it. ​ Location: 102-25 Roosevelt Ave, Corona, NY 11368 ​My Spanish might be broken, but my appetite is fully functional. Pretty sure Theresa thought my accent was a crime, but at least she let me eat the evidence.

Came down from Midtown for this place. Fantastic and well worth the trip! The food was incredible…read moreand the lady was so kind. Flor de calabeza quesadilla was amazing.

I do not enjoy writing negative reviews, but I want to avoid anyone else wasting their money on…read morethis establishment. First of all, the staff barely knows English and that created a language barrier. I ordered a beet juice and a Plain Quesadilla. The beet juice was room temperature and bitter, so I asked them to exchange it for a Fruit Punch Jarritos instead. When I received my Plain Quesadilla it had beans on top, the tortilla was hard, and the lettuce and tomato on the side. Inside, the cheese was not melted and there was zero flavor. My friend ordered orange juice and it was also room temperature and tasted like banana. She also ordered 3 Chicken tacos that lacked flavor as well. The only thing that made my quesadilla kinda edible was the green spicy sauce.

The food is amazing. The service is A1. There this one…read morewaiter who always go far and beyond.

Taste: 26/40 Value: 30/30…read moreService: 12/20 Atmosphere: 9/10 Overall: 77/100 (3.85) Tacos al pastor (promotion), Tacos de pollo (promotion), Horchata

Food not as tasty as I thought will be. Service was decent and ambience, ? I didn't feel it, didn't…read moresee it. Will not recommend if you're looking to eat well. Ps. Tip is added automatically, it shouldn't be that way. Let costumer add the tips. Thank you

Mi primer visita al restaurante un lugar bonito Un menú muy…read morebueno Lo malo de ahí es el servicio de mesera,solo por eso no volvería a regresar

Dear Mexican food lovers of New York. In order to collectively raise the game of the tacos in our…read morefair town, we need to hold our vendors to a higher standard. There are many ways to do so, but the hill I've chosen to die on is that great tacos demand a tortilla that is made fresh, to order. And Aqui En Bella Puebla has them. The meat inside the tacos, pretty good. I had barbacoa de chivo and lengua. Both were good. But it was all brought together by the handmade tortilla. Soft, pliable, delicious. A little onion and cilantro on the top, dash of salsa. That's what I want in a taco. Unfortunately the quesadilla was kind of bland. I read another review here that said something similar, so I guess that's their style? A little disappointing, but different strokes for different folks. Come here for the tortillas.

1st time customer I…read morehad to order the chorizo taco and mole tamale. I ate the chorizo taco while hot. Then, I nibbled on the tamale which got cold and dry and left it uneaten. Perhaps I should've eaten the tamale first. The Passion fruit margarita with casamigos was delicious. A bit too sweet which I'll specify less sweet next time. 4th star cuz its near the subway station. Also, there was a security guard since 9 pm.

Great place, service and prices. The inside is colorful, spacious and very decorated to the…read moreoccasion. Friends ordered a few different dishes they enjoyed, flautas, chilaquiles, menudo de pancita, café de olla and conchas. I ordered the carne asada plate with nopales (cactus). It was a very hearty dish, a big piece of flavorful steak, the only downside? The meat was over cooked and the cactus were not cut up. Still everything had great flavor. Servers were great, attentive, suggested items on the menu and friendly. Seems their bread is made fresh, daily. We all left satisfied and happy we made the trip to this restaurant.

Evelia's Tamales has some solid tamales & are rightfully popular which is why they have both a cart…read more& 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 :).

Found this place through DoorDash... felt like Pozole and gave this place a go. Ordered their red…read morePork 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).

Good late night taco spot. The taco were good ,meat could have been more flavorful but the portion…read morewas generous so add all the toppings and sauces and you should be good. Friendly service and although the line was a bit long it moved quickly. There's not seating as this is a walk up counter. Good value for price.

Taco windowwww. Came at around 12:45 pm on a Sunday for lunch and there was no line. Best carnitas…read moreI've ever had!! I got it as a tostada nom. Chicken tacos are also fire. Steak tostada was good but get the carnitas if you have to choose one. Green salsa is lethal - beware.