Tamaleria La Madrina

Mexican restaurant · Crown Heights ·

Tamaleria La Madrina

Mexican restaurant · Crown Heights ·

Delicious tamales, breakfast burritos, and salsas

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735 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Get directions

$10–20

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NYC New Restaurant Openings, January 2026 | Eater NY

"This Crown Heights to-go spot, opened late last year by Artemio Baltazar of Taqueria Milear and his wife, chef and co-owner Marisol Lopez, specializes in tamales made from corn masa and wrapped in fresh corn husks or banana leaves with fillings like birria and pollo mole, and also offers a larger menu that includes breakfast burritos." - Melissa McCart

https://ny.eater.com/restaurant-openings/408364/nyc-new-restaurant-openings-january-2026

Tamaleria La Madrina

Sajal B

Google

Great food , authentic Mexican food as my friend was Mexican and they approved. Definitely will be back , great prices as well. Loved my Steak Torta and the classic burger. She loves the Tamales , I was more into the other stuff . Great grab and go spot !

Olivia S.

Google

awesome to have a new affordable and delicious spot on nostrand avenue! the tamales and breakfast burritos are fabulous. got the chorizo breakfast burrito and oaxaqueno (pork + red sauce) tamale. welcome to the neighborhood!!

Luis Carlos M.

Google

Really good Tamales! Ordered their oaxajenio and chicken with green sauce and they were both great! The moisture was just right and the meat was seasoned and tasty. They also included some salsa which was so delicious and had an amazing kick to it. They have other things on the menu i can’t wait to go back and try. So happy this opened up down the block and the service is always friendly.

PATTIE A.

Google

This place is a little gem. So cool to have a tamales specialty restaurant in Crown Heights. 🫔 💯 not to mention PAN dulce and all the hot warming drinks. Can’t wait for the chocolate filled sweet tamales, per request!

Jesse C.

Google

chicken mole tamale was excellent. oaxaquena also very solid. salsa roja nicely spicy and verde fresh and bright. I will be back regularly

Franky Padilla C.

Google

This was so delicious! I had a late lunch, and I got the tamal birria, tamal oaxaqueño (!!!), and the molletes. They’re pretty generous with their portions, and everything tasted really fresh. When I opened up my tamales and the smell of the banana leaf was so strong, it was so pleasant, and the tamales were so fluffy! Guy behind was also so kind and friendly. I will be back soon!

Samantha D.

Google

Tameles were a good size. Breakfast burrito was delicious. Overall great great food and good service. Place is small so takeout is probably the better option. But highly recommend.

Brad T.

Google

Delicious tamales, excellent breakfast burrito. Friendly staff. Great new addition to the neighborhood

Suz H.

Yelp

Loved it! Had a tamale with beef. Hmm the corn had great flavoring. Quick snack as I continue to run errands. Street parking, small eat-in area. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Great addition to the neighborhood. Can't wait to return.

Scott D.

Yelp

Excellent tamales and friendly service at reasonable prices. A great addition to the neighborhood!

Jess B.

Yelp

Ordered for two but definitely more than enough for three!! Great deal for the price !! The food was quick and hot - our favorite was the vegetable tamale ! The Mexican hot chocolate was delicious too. Definitely recommend . & good options for vegetarians !

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NYC New Restaurant Openings, January 2026 | Eater NY

https://ny.eater.com/restaurant-openings/408364/nyc-new-restaurant-openings-january-2026

Tamaleria La Madrina

Sajal B

Google

Olivia S.

Google

Luis Carlos M.

Google

PATTIE A.

Google

Jesse C.

Google

chicken mole tamale was excellent. oaxaquena also very solid. salsa roja nicely spicy and verde fresh and bright. I will be back regularly

Franky Padilla C.

Google

Samantha D.

Google

Tameles were a good size. Breakfast burrito was delicious. Overall great great food and good service. Place is small so takeout is probably the better option. But highly recommend.

Brad T.

Google

Delicious tamales, excellent breakfast burrito. Friendly staff. Great new addition to the neighborhood

Suz H.

Yelp

Scott D.

Yelp

Excellent tamales and friendly service at reasonable prices. A great addition to the neighborhood!

Jess B.

Yelp

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