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⚽️ Factory Tamal on NBC New York Live! 🌎🥪
--FULL VIDEO LINK BELOW-- What an incredible moment for the Factory Tamal family! We were honored to be featured as part of New York’s World Cup sandwich tour, showcasing the flavors, passion, and hard work that make our food special. From our kitchen at 34 Ludlow Street to TV screens across New York, we’re proud to represent Mexican flavors and the vibrant spirit of our community. Thank you to everyone who supports us every day. This is just the beginning! 📍 Factory Tamal –
Factory Tamal
3 days ago1 min read


Let’s make Christmas delicious tamales this season!
Factory Tamal featured on live tv, on December 16, on FOX 5!!! https://youtu.be/yRkSLCsGTrY?si=nqIrRSD1wCVNs3kf Factory Tamal on FOX 5
Factory Tamal
Dec 22, 20241 min read


The New York Times: Reader Question: Tamales in the Village and Whole Lobster
Homemade Masa, the Ancient Way Any recommendations close to the Village for tamales? I relish ones that are generous with corn meal. —...
Factory Tamal
Jul 27, 20221 min read


Wrapped in Nostalgia: Tamales Bring a Taste of Home on Nochebuena
https://documentedny.com/2025/12/24/christmas-tamales-nochebuena/
Factory Tamal
Feb 81 min read


The Art of Brand Storytelling: How Factory Tamal Became a NYC Icon
https://www.eyestormx.com/the-eyestorm-insider/the-art-of-brand-storytelling-how-factory-tamal-became-a-nyc-icon
Factory Tamal
Feb 81 min read


How we nearly lost traditional Mexican masa
https://www.peopleandfood.com/p/how-we-nearly-lost-traditional-mexican
Factory Tamal
Feb 81 min read


Factory Tamal, East Village with Jimmy Carbone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vno72VMs6sM Factory Tamal was founded in 2013 experimenting to make tamales seem like actual art, the...
Factory Tamal
Jun 18, 20251 min read


Одно из самых старых блюд на земле
В крошечном кафе в Нижнем Ист-Сайде Манхеттена верны древнему способу приготовления кукурузы, разработанному индейцами тысячелетия назад....
Factory Tamal
Jul 3, 20241 min read


The Workers Wall: HOME EVERYWHERE Fernando Lopez, Chef and Founder of Factory Tamal
Click link to watch video: https://theworkerswall.com/fernando-film.html
Factory Tamal
Jul 7, 20221 min read


15 Destination-Worthy Restaurants in the Lower East Side
As the name suggests, this cafe founded by Fernando Lopez in 2017 specializes in tamales. Some are classic, such as the chicken in mole...
Factory Tamal
Jul 7, 20221 min read


NY1 Noticias: Factory Tamal: auténtico sabor mexicano del Lower East Side
Los cocineros en Factory Tamal son muy cuidadosos y siguen su receta sin apresurarse. Es por ello que comienzan su labor desde muy...
Factory Tamal
Oct 24, 20211 min read


The Infatuation: 6 Great Sandwiches On The Lower East Side
Factory Tamal Mexican, Sandwiches in Lower East Side Another tamale and torta destination, Tamal Factory is an ideal stop after running...
Factory Tamal
May 18, 20211 min read


Eater NY: How Tamales Are Made at One of New York City’s Favorite Puebla Tamal Shops
Factory Tamal chef Fernando Lopez takes us through the laborious process of making traditional tamales by hand Factory Tamal owner...
Factory Tamal
Sep 15, 20201 min read


Eater NY: 15 Summery Brunch Options for Takeout and Delivery in NYC
“This new location of Lower East Side mainstay Factory Tamal makes four to five tamale varieties per day. Some, including its chicken...
Factory Tamal
Aug 18, 20201 min read


Eater NY: 10 Great Chicken Dishes Still Available in NYC
What could be a better hand-held meal than a couple of chicken tamales? AtFactory Tamal, with branches on the Lower East Side and in the...
Factory Tamal
Jun 13, 20201 min read


Factory Tamal
May 9, 20200 min read


Grub Street: 101 things we hope to eat again soon
Factory Tamal’s Rajas Tamales Fernando Lopez goes to the considerable trouble of nixtamalizing corn on-site, and the ensuing masa makes...
Factory Tamal
Apr 30, 20201 min read


Bloomberg: Food & Drinks 28 Delicious Dishes Around the World for $5 or Less
Mole Poblano With Chicken Tamale Factory Tamal, 34 Essex St. This tiny new storefront on the Lower East Side specializes in one...
Factory Tamal
Feb 23, 20201 min read


Jessica Seinfeld: partner in crime
I love this hard working hole-in-the-wall of a “factory”. I pick up the handmade, fluffy tamales with extra green sauce to take home....
Factory Tamal
Feb 23, 20201 min read


Eating in translation: Fascinating food in NY and occasionally farther afield
It's no mystery, to be sure, that the shop makes excellent tamales. Below is a breakfasttime mole poblano with chicken. Factory Tamal 34...
Factory Tamal
Feb 22, 20201 min read
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