El Toro Blanco is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Greenwich Village, New York.

1. El Toro Blanco

257 6th Ave (at Downing St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 125 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Eat this: Guacamole, queso fundido, corn tamale, short-rib empanadas, chipotle shrimp tacos, churros Read more.

danielledanielle: Corn tamale = awesome

Ms H.Ms Helene: Strong margaritas, great ceviche, good guac, corn tamales, Mexican street corn, sweet plaintains in mole, churros with 2 sauces and coconut tapioca. Entrees huge and best shared. Tacos were ok.

Molcajete Taqueria is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Greenwich Village, New York.

2. Molcajete Taqueria

494 Laguardia Pl (btwn Bleeker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 35 tips and reviews

Norma T.Norma Torres: They have pretty good tacos and tamales.

Christopher H.Christopher H: The mole is amazing and you can get veggie mole enchiladas!

Mary D.Mary Dail: Perfect for ordering in! Got their shrimp burrito for take out - was thoroughly impressed when a large handful of fresh jumbo shrimp were thrown In a pan and sautéed before my eyes. Nor frozen stuff!

Bamboleo is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Greenwich Village, New York.

3. Bamboleo

170 Bleecker St (btw Macdougal & Sullivan), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 72 tips and reviews

Rebecca B.Rebecca Bain: One of the few Mexican places that's not disgusting to Cali native. Actual flavor plus habanero sauce, corn tortillas and the allusive NYC tamale. (albeit as a special and chicken not pork. Still!)

Kara T.Kara T: Spicy guacamole very spicy, happy hour sangria very happy! Both taste and price right on point.

Kam K.Kam Korn: Food and Margaritas are AMAZING. Get there before 7 for the happy hour prices. Oh then run across the street to Thunder Jackson's and grab their shot of the day.

GustOrganics is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Greenwich Village, New York.

4. GustOrganics

519 Avenue of the Americas (W 14th St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 85 tips and reviews

Julie N.Julie Nusbaum: As Ari J. Mentioned, the chocolate-covered alfajor is divine. I also recommend the napolitana pizza. I had it w gluten-free crust, which was tasy as gluten-free crusts go. The Malbec is good, too.

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Village VoiceVillage Voice: The Village Voice voted this Best Cocktail Trend in our Best Of New York Poll!

Cuba is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Greenwich Village, New York.

5. Cuba

8.5
222 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd St.), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 169 tips and reviews

Dallas C.Dallas Coble: I had the ceviche, spinach empenadas, sweet plantains and tres leches cake. All were prepared perfectly and flavor just right.

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Anna F.Anna Frenkel: ceviche! empanadas! tiradito de pargo! vaca frita! oh, and the mojitos are fantastic. live music a few days a week too.

Peacefood Café is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Greenwich Village, New York.

6. Peacefood Café

8.8
41 E 11th St (at University Pl), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 167 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Vegan cafe and bakery with great dairy- and egg-free brownies.

Bryan M.Bryan Masters: WiFi Password: zxcvvcxz

Caroline S.Caroline Schulweis: Highly recommend the chickpea fries and the quinoa salad

Dos Caminos is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Greenwich Village, New York.

7. Dos Caminos

6.7
475 W Broadway (at Houston St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 195 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Camomile: This was really nice place to hang-out in NYC! Very tasty food and drinks, especially tequila shots! haha, must visit during visiting NYC!

Christopher A.Christopher Ayres: Best. Guacamole. Ever.

Jason C.Jason Chen: Get the guacamole! And maybe a margarita too.

Dos Toros Taquería is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Greenwich Village, New York.

8. Dos Toros Taquería

7.9
137 4th Ave (btwn E 13th & E 14th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 350 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Recommended: Quesadillas, burritos, tacos and chips with salsa. When asked if you want guacamole, the correct answer is “yes.” Read more.

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the Carne Asada taco here, the tender cubes of rich flap steak are seasoned with a secret spice blend. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Hierarchy of meats: steak > chicken > pork. Bonus tip: the super hot sauce is best used on the side. They'll apply too liberally if you ask them to add it.

Tortaria is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Greenwich Village, New York.

9. Tortaria

7.2
94 University Pl (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 191 tips and reviews

Travis R.Travis Ramsey: Fresh made guacamole and great crane a dada tacos!

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Try the chocolate ancho chicken torta, which oozes with enough peppers and chocolate to require a pile of napkins and a draft of the Agave wheat beer. Read more.

Steve F.Steve Flack: Don't get confused: they aren't tortas, just vaguely Spanish food on hamburger buns.

Whole Foods Market is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Greenwich Village, New York.

10. Whole Foods Market

8.1
4 Union Square South (btwn Broadway & University Pl), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Union Square · 387 tips and reviews

Sarah L.Sarah L🍕: Often have a vegan by-the-pound pizza. Varies from Mushroom to Veggies or my favorite: Curry unChicken! <3

JetzNYJetzNY: WHOLE PAYCHECK

Stephanie K.Stephanie Kim: The long lines here will lead you to check in and leave tips on foursquare.

Shade is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Greenwich Village, New York.

11. Shade

6.6
241 Sullivan St (at West 3rd), New York, NY
Bar · Greenwich Village · 41 tips and reviews

MeghanMeghan: AWE-freakin-SOME. Great small wine list (by the glass), crepes, and killer bar staff. I'm a fan.

Kevin R.Kevin Rose: Laurie is attracted to shiny objects.

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Where else can you have crepes and alcohol? It's a very relaxed environment, come here for a low key hang out. Try one of the savory crepes!