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Tamale Lady

5.0 (1 review)

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Tamale Guy - Tamale Pollo

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4.3(12 reviews)
0.7 mi•Washington Heights
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Tamale lady stands right outside the 168th Subway Station, near Dunkin Donuts in the morning. Not…read moresure if the guy and her are the same business, but she´s wonderful. As a Mexican, born and raised in Mexico, I can say these tamales are legit. Leticia, "The Lady", is a wonderful woman who came to NYC long time ago. She can speak a bit of English, and is very willing to try. She makes the tamales at home (I recently had to unexpectedly visit her place to pick up an order of 15 tamales and I could see her kitchen is neat). Sometimes they also also prepare Mexican food but that´s just for clients. Ask for her phone number and she´ll tell you more details. Needless to say, I´ve had some "tamale trips" looking for the best tamales in NYC. Out of around 10 shops/stands, these were my favorite. Support your local empowered tamale seller!

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!

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