Tortilleria Nixtamal
(Now Closed)Taco Restaurant$$$$
Corona
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EaterMay 14, 2012Try the chicken mole enchiladas, the fried skate tacos, or the never-dry tamales. Many Mexican food snobs say that this is the best taqueria in NYC. [Eater 38 Member]
Juan RestrepoNovember 18, 2015Everything is good here. The chips and guacamole have amazingly meaty chips. The corn tamale literally tastes like cake for some reason - but in a good way. The seafood tacos taste like poseidon's lov
Food NetworkAugust 4, 2014Guy liked the sweet and savory taco al pastor with pineapple, topped with white onion, cilantro and lime. The hearty pozole Guy found comforting and soothing. Read more
Kimmie OhhAugust 14, 2020They make (or in this case, made) their own corn tortillas! Their restaurant is now permanently closed but they still produce corn tortillas for other local businesses!
Natalie FreilichOctober 31, 2016Their Elote Tamale is probably one of the best tamale's I've ever had. Very authentic spot with the best tortillas - which make for awesome tacos.
Serious EatsApril 20, 2013A tortilla factory that makes masa from freshly Nixtamalized corn. Fresh tortillas, masa, and pozole available for takeout; good nachos and some decent tacos and tamales for dine-in.
Sharon VMarch 8, 2014Chicken and pineapple taco is delicious. Also try their guac for appetizer and some tres lechwe cake for dessert. The moistest tres lechwe I've had! So good!
spoiled NYCOctober 31, 2015Whatever you do, don't leave without trying their tacos al pastor: tender grilled rotisserie pork served alongside juicy pineapple & topped with cilantro and fresh onion. Match made in heave! Read more
They make their own masa so tamales and tortillas are excellent. Everything here is great - prices may seem a bit high but worth it for the quality of the food.
Sharlene CarreraAugust 2, 2014Soooo delicious! The tortillas are handmade from masa, makes a world of difference. I had the sincronozado and it was amazing!
Chris FOctober 14, 2013Tamales from other places often have a gross feet smell and taste that squigs me out. The tamales here, though, are SO GOOD. Fresh corn flavor, with just the right amount of filling.
Joyful BellyAugust 8, 2014The best tortillas in NYC, hands-down - made in-house, using old-school technique. You can buy the raw masa or tortillas by the pound to bring home with you.
L JOctober 30, 2012This food at this place is soo good(the mole, guacamole, and tacos), service is great, tres leches to die for! I def recommend this place as a must try if you like Mexican.
They started serving brunch now. While I missed the full menu for lunch, the chilaquiles was an addictive dish
Gordon WilliamsSeptember 9, 2012The spicy tamales were legit spicy, and pretty amazing. Fish tacos - bomb; chorizo taco special - bomb; sangria - bomb. To sum it up, everything I've had here so far is good
@AstoriaHaikuDecember 8, 2013Get the shrimp tacos. And how ever many you're hungry for, order double the amount. They're small and so good I promise you, you're gonna want more!
The tamales are excellent... if you are buying to take home for later get them frozen. Otherwise you will wait a long time for them to be steamed to order. The tortilla chips and tortillas are great.
Eric LitmanNovember 19, 2012If you live in Manhattan or Brooklyn and take a cab/car service back from JFK, this is an easy stop along the way. Call ahead and it'll be ready when you get there.
CaitlinDecember 20, 2014The food was good, but not nearly as awesome as I was hoping. We each ordered three different tacos and were not wowed by any of them. Check out our review here:
Jonathan L.May 8, 2017Pozole tastes so fresh and homemade. It's a small bowl but very filling. Excellent on chilly night.
MischaSeptember 10, 2015Good! The tortillas are better than the average taco place as they make them in house. Don't be fooled by specials, just order tacos.
Jessica ImbertJuly 11, 2014Bring your appetite. Must try the shrimp tacos , sangria! Food is A+ as well as the customer service. Come early or wait in line outside :(
NatalieMarch 9, 2015$3 tacos. Can't be that. Everything is so fresh. Below are the fish, skirt steak and chorizo tacos.
Jess ButlerNovember 2, 2015Quality tortillas are essential to a good taco. Loved the al pastor and camaron. The tamal verde was also excellent.
KatMarch 9, 2013Absolutely delicious food! Try the Mexican nachos, al pastor taco and any of the soups! Then top it off with an ice cold Corona!
Brian PenningtonFebruary 8, 2016The chorizo & pescado tacos were fantastic. Definitely some of the best I've had. Excellent sauces + amazing service too!
I bow down to the taco gods for their offerings to us mere mortals. Food is so tasty, owner is super friendly and staff is so attentive that you don't realize the lack in decor.
Queens MuseumNovember 7, 2011Nixtamal is not just a staff favorite, it's a staff essential! If you've ever had the pleasure of eating an amazing tamale at a Queens Museum opening, it is definitely from Nixtamal.
Ramya SampathJuly 21, 2013Delicious tacos with awesome tortilla de masa, slow service, mediocre horchata. We tried all the veggie things on the menu-- would come back only for the tacos.
Sam CJuly 1, 2013Guac, chipotle and verde tamales, pastor and barbacoa tacos are all recommended. Super cheap, delicious and authentic!!
Jorge EnriquezJune 1, 2013Small space equates to great service and friendly smiles. The tacos are excellent, which ever you try, all are fresh. Love this place.
Stephen CastroApril 21, 2014Very good. Good fresh tacos. Actually preferred the tamale though. Best tacos I've had are still in _____
Love this place. Order the pound of meat, with some fresh tortillas on the side. #heaven
Hidden spot in corona very bright and open and making more outside eating in the summer. Tacos were good they make there own soft shell and chips on site. Prices were average service was good
wayneywonderAugust 8, 2014The steak platter was good the tacos were alright nothing mind blowing. The taco trucks in Astoria taste better especially the one in front of rite aid!
Jan DSeptember 24, 2010I tried several things at Nixtamal, and they were all delicious. The chipotle tamale, fish taco, chicken mole enchiladas and flan were all some of the best I've had. If you want real Mexican food, go
JeffreyJuly 20, 2014Inspired and transformed New York’s booming Mexican-food scene with its traditionally made, nixtamalized-corn tortillas.
Jorge OrtizAugust 10, 2011Worth the trip to Queens. Get the tamales while you're there, and bring back some tortillas so you can remember this place long after you've left.
Sassy EAugust 16, 2014Macisa tacos, for you pork lovers, are so good. And the Sangria with tequila packs a punch
Gregory RJuly 27, 2014Love this place. People are so nice. Food is great. Worth a trip from Manhattan.
Nixtamal's tortillas made from fresh masa add dimension to all the dishes they touch. Humble chips & salsa become elevated to awesome, fish tacos have great flavor & texture, pozole is hearty & meaty.
Tasting TableJune 20, 2012Make sure to grab a bag of homemade tortillas out of the case for later. The trip to Corona, Queens, is 100 percent worth it when you taste these treats: Read more
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(718) 699-2434
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