La cocina de mama

154 E 109th St, New York
(212) 348-3619

Recent Reviews

Marc Starvaggi

Small place with incredible burritos. Will need to return for others

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Samah Sulaiman

This place is amazing! I’m shocked there’s not more reviews raving about it. I started working in the area recently and although there’s taco spots on every block, I make the 10 minute walk here every day with no problem. The food is amazing, the meat tender and not dry. And the staff is extremely kind and welcoming. The lady makes my food with love every time and I feel at home. Thank you guys so much for your hospitality. Will be coming here forever :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ezequiel Mejia

Even tho the torta was really good, it was really small and I got taxed a bit, meh spot

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Alexandra Mcfadden

Went here with my husband on a whim for lunch. I’m so glad we chose here. We had been looking for an authentic local Mexican spot to call ours and we finally found it! The woman who was there did it all and was super sweet Everything down to the tortillas are homemade. You definitely feel the love in every bite. I can’t wait to go back! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Isaiah Gg

This place is a HIDDEN TREASURE. Beautiful decor, beautiful atmosphere and also great music. This place VERY underrated, I haven’t seen my mother in a few years and their Tinga de pollo quesadillas are the closest to the ones my mom make and I’m not even exaggerating. It made me want to hug the lady cooking it lol, low key shed a tear?If you’re thinking of trying it and aren’t sure.. please give it a try. I will definitely come back here, it is really homey and the people are very accommodating. Cheers ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Leonardo G.

AN UNDERRATED GEM. Hands down the best Mexican food I've had in Harlem. The atmosphere is very nice, they have great music and the staff is very accommodating. Will definitely become a regular

Hugues-Bernard Saulnerond

Loved my stop at this jam.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carnitas, Special Burrito Carnitas with Soda, Quesadillas Bistec

Ashley Whited

The food here is legit some of the best I’ve had in the city! The quantity-quality-cost ratio is solid

Diego Rodríguez

Excellent place

Dana E

Hole in the wall with awesome Mexican food, which is hard to come by in this city. Will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tacos

Caitlin B.

I ordered two steak quesadillas to go. I was very amused to see that only a little flesh on both. They were very stingy with meat, only the little people of it. Literally the word lettuce and cheese to me, barely any meat on it. "Food" about $20. It was your waste, where I can get more for it. I gave the fin 2 stars because it had good flavor but barely any meat.

Lesli Lewis

Their Food is the BEST.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Special Burrito Carnitas with Soda

Diego Villicaña

The staff is very kind, the wait is always usually 10-15mins which is pretty good. The food is very good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephanie Romero

Amazing the chicken tacos and the tamarindo drink was amazing perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burritos, Shrimp Tacos

Jessica Gordon

Super tasty and friendly people working here. It’s for takeaway only and I arrived on a busy night so there were a few orders ahead of me and just one Mama cooking and another person working. But each order seems to be made with love and attention. I will probably order ahead next time and pickup.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

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