La Mesita

Mexican restaurant · Bushwick

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"In a stretch of Bushwick better known for its Dominican restaurants, La Mesita is known for its massive pork tamales. The masa is rich and creamy, thanks to the addition of pork fat, and the tamales are filled with a nice portion of stringy meat and red salsa (about $5 each)." - Luke Fortney

The Best Mexican Tamales in New York City
Luke Fortney/Eater NY

1513 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Get directions

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