ladyskydiver 0 #1 August 17, 2004 Ok...what the heck is this?!?! I go to a Mexican restaurant and am looking forward to homemade tamales. I order them...anxiously looking forward to enjoying some awesome tamales, and what happens?!?! The waiter comes back and tells me they do not have any tamales! WTF?!?! NO TAMALES?!?! ARG!!! Anyone have a suggestion about where to get some real, authentic tamales here in NYC?Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #2 August 17, 2004 And if anyone knows where I can get REAL mexican churizo on the east coast, please let me know. What they call churizo here, ain't it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 August 17, 2004 Forget about mexican tamales, try Peruvian tamales, YUM!!__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #4 August 17, 2004 QuoteForget about mexican tamales, try Peruvian tamales, YUM!! What's the difference?Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 August 17, 2004 Its easy, drive to Texas. Enjoy the food, enjoy the cool DZs and the cool people. Drive back later.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #6 August 17, 2004 That's a good plan except for that one major draw back. I'd have to go to Texas. And after that drive I mentioned in the thread about things to do in New Mexico, where I drove across TX and went 12 hours without even seeing a rock or a cactus, just flat sand, decided I'd never set foot there again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #7 August 17, 2004 QuoteQuoteForget about mexican tamales, try Peruvian tamales, YUM!! What's the difference? Check this out.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 August 17, 2004 Ah, you went to the fucked up part of TX, the panhandle. I'm not a fan of that region either, I like North Central, central and south central TX. Basically from north of Dallas to Houston, the I-35/I-45 region.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #9 August 17, 2004 Sorry Cora, You won't find too much genuine Mexican food in New York. We need to send up tortillas and chorizo to my guy's daughter who is going to school in Queens! And when she's home, she makes her mom cook for her every day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #10 August 17, 2004 Too funny. I recomend NOT looking for REAL mexican food in Rantoul IL either. Right GFD? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #11 August 17, 2004 It is a well known fact that Mexican food as we know it in America, does not truly exist outside of the San Antonio City Limits. Yes, that includes outside BOTH loops. Also, no self respecting Mexican restaurant here is open after 3pmL.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #12 August 17, 2004 Mexican food in New York City? HAHAHA That's hilarious!!! "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #13 August 17, 2004 Not only is it HILARIOUS...we're DEPRIVED here. I've never had REAL Mexican food till I got it in Colorado...but for a good imitation~~~MONTEZUMA~~ in the Bronx..that's off the top of my head. Don't try anything in midtown, upper east/west/taco Hell. I feel your pain. Thats the best I can do unless you wanna take a road trip over the Continental Divide~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #14 August 17, 2004 eh just go to Taco Bell.......that's some real authentic mexican food right there. I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #15 August 17, 2004 Cora! You have GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!..did you REALLY think that you'd find good Mexican food in NYC? I think the best tamales you'll find in NYC will be at the grocery store in the can..you know, those mushy ones _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #16 August 17, 2004 QuoteQuoteQuoteForget about mexican tamales, try Peruvian tamales, YUM!! What's the difference? Check this out. Ahhh, more fine foods from the toxic waste state. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #17 August 17, 2004 Quote Cora! You have GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!..did you REALLY think that you'd find good Mexican food in NYC? I think the best tamales you'll find in NYC will be at the grocery store in the can..you know, those mushy ones Hey...I found real authentic Mexican food in Racine, Wisconsin so I figure that if I can find it there, I should be able to find it in NYC. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYCFreeFall 0 #18 August 17, 2004 Tons of good authentic mexican food in NYC: Zarela - 2nd ave and 52nd or 53rd Rosa Mexicana - 1st Ave and 58th Check out www.newyork.citysearch.com - their reviews are usually pretty good. I use citysearch or zagats when looking for ideas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #19 August 17, 2004 Quote Ahhh, more fine foods from the toxic waste state. Michael Well...check this menu YUM!! Not necessarily from NJ__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daizey 0 #20 August 17, 2004 If you look hard enough you will find verrry good mexican food. Especially in Greenwich village. For the most part many of the places you will find are good, but one particular one that I have come across, Tio Pepe Restaurant, was probably the best. If you get there late (like after midnight) the service isnt always the best, but the food rocks...I would say it may be the most authentic mexican food you can find in the Manhattan...everything is soo fresh and delicious! its between 6th and 7th ave on west 4th street. (greenwich village) The resturant itslef is so pretty too...if you go into the back theres this huge covered garden..they're open pretty late to (we've hit it as late as 2am and there was stilll a big crowd) Thats the best in terms of food....if you want the best in terms of tequila or margaritas...let me know, cause I know of a few good ones Hope that helps! *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #21 August 17, 2004 Simple tests for a true Mexican restaurant. 1. There should be no English language songs on the jukebox except for selected Brittany Spears songs. 2. 90% of the customers should be wearing silver-tipped roach-killers. 3. Conversation should stop for a moment when a non-Hispanic person enters while they are evaluated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #22 August 17, 2004 QuoteSimple tests for a true Mexican restaurant. 1. There should be no English language songs on the jukebox except for selected Brittany Spears songs. 2. 90% of the customers should be wearing silver-tipped roach-killers. 3. Conversation should stop for a moment when a non-Hispanic person enters while they are evaluated. 4. SMILE!!! or you'll get shot __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #23 August 17, 2004 Hmmm.....margaritas....now that's a pleasure. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #24 August 17, 2004 "These Tamales are made with fresh vegeatables and spices in San Antonio, where people knwo what tamales should taste like." "This tamale's made in New York City." "NEW YORK CITY?!?!?!?" "That really chaps Cora's hide..." My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #25 August 17, 2004 bwahahahaha Hugs, pappa san. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
