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NEW YORK CITY | Factory Tamal opened unassumingly in 2017 and very quickly built a cult following amongst those in the know as the place to go for some of the best tamales in New York City.
The small Lower East Side is owned and operated by Mexico-born Fernando Lopez who makes his tamales the way many no longer do – by nixtamalizing corn into masa on site each day, the traditional Mayan way. The result is tamales that live up to their reputation, based on childhood memories of his grandmother’s tamales and input from his mother, wife, and grandmother-in-law. The tamales are fluffy, light and crumbly, with just the right proportion of fillings. Try the rajas con queso, with jalapeño, chilli strips and onion, and the mole poblano with rich chocolatey mole, chicken, chipotle, and salsa verde.
As well as tamales, Factory Tamal also sells an assortment of things that cater to locals and regulars – think pastrami panini, salads, BLTs and egg sandwiches. It’s all very delicious, tasty, and affordable. Whether it’s a full meal, or just a snack while passing through, a stop at Factory Tamal is highly recommended.
Factory Tamal
34 Ludlow Street
New York
New York 10002
United States
Telephone: 917 691 5524
E-mail: n/a
Website
Open
Sun – Sat: 8:00am to 8:00pm