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  • Опубликовано: 11 янв 2025

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  • @xSpectorxfylx
    @xSpectorxfylx 5 лет назад +24334

    15 arrests for her hustle and still never gave up, that’s a tough lady. ✊🏽

    • @bubbacivic
      @bubbacivic 5 лет назад +142

      xSpectorxfylx facts!

    • @lisabaker9109
      @lisabaker9109 5 лет назад +397

      100% respect the grind!

    • @riotdrone
      @riotdrone 5 лет назад +911

      not to mention a shitty world that would use violence against someone making delicious food to support themselves

    • @riotdrone
      @riotdrone 5 лет назад +141

      S L can we build a wall around you

    • @chownful
      @chownful 5 лет назад +62

      @@xmuta we already here bro

  • @BopWalk
    @BopWalk 5 лет назад +5823

    Hardworking people like this should deserve more in life.

    • @BopWalk
      @BopWalk 5 лет назад +31

      @flaming roch
      How? Also it would probably take 100 years to change their country so I would wait until then.

    • @theretheirtheyre6452
      @theretheirtheyre6452 5 лет назад +61

      @flaming roch yeah, cuz they have the ability to fix their country. Just as you can fix the good ol USA.

    • @oknotyet9630
      @oknotyet9630 5 лет назад +28

      @flaming roch Bring up some reasonable points but overall your argument looses a lot of its value as I'm sure you no nothing of the hardships that plague people in countries that aren't as fortunate as the US. You may hear about what those people have gone through but sympathy comes from a certain bit of understanding... And in order to understand I say you should go there yourself and try and help out. Not because it is your responsibility but maybe because you don't want "cowards" jumping the border. We should all have a bit of compassion and understanding on both sides we are all people in this together.

    • @oknotyet9630
      @oknotyet9630 5 лет назад +9

      @@theretheirtheyre6452 Everywhere has problems, everywhere has good. Sometimes people need to fix thoughts and ideologies within themselves. Be the change you wish to see if you will. He brings up a reasonable argument although harsh I would say its mostly brutally honest. Most Mexican officials are corrupt robbing the people for there own monetary gain. It's sad but the solution falls on the shoulders of the Mexican people and those willing to help anywhere else. Unfortunately a lot of people from places that aren't mexico aren't going to have the good will to do that, out of sight out of mind. They haven't experienced the problem so why would they be inclined to fight for it. Be tolerant and be kind. We can still solve problems together regardless of if you agree with me or flaming roch or anyone.

    • @JBHuntersSocal
      @JBHuntersSocal 5 лет назад +4

      @flaming roch omg your sooo smart are you politician

  • @sela2992
    @sela2992 5 лет назад +7529

    I am proud of my strong Latina women/mothers. She said she lost her job so she made a job ! She got her hustle and made it happen.

    • @blackthunder7342
      @blackthunder7342 5 лет назад +36

      Maybe she could have got a better job if she didn't refuse to learn English

    • @shannepatrickhodgsoncuthbe9322
      @shannepatrickhodgsoncuthbe9322 5 лет назад +250

      @@blackthunder7342 are you a CEO of an multimillionaire company mmmmm......my guess NO just one internet troll so STFU

    • @funletym4677
      @funletym4677 5 лет назад +14

      sela2992 🙏🏻❤️🔥

    • @andthebanshees
      @andthebanshees 5 лет назад +66

      howbigwas thatdinasuar shut the fuck up. as if it was easy....

    • @moniquehunt9751
      @moniquehunt9751 5 лет назад +21

      Yup and left her son for her mother to raise. All for money. Not worth it!!! Here's to All the moms who work their asses of and raise their kids while doing, not women like this who cop out !

  • @AMaidenlessRunt
    @AMaidenlessRunt 3 года назад +2600

    I purchased her food before she can cook pretty good and she's a kind person. I remember this one time this homeless young man purchased two tamales and she gave him 2 more for free because she understood what he was going through.

    • @heresjohnny602
      @heresjohnny602 2 года назад +27

      @Bali Breeze Yeah the "people" who she can see, hear, touch and feel the love for what she does will bless her.....the world is rich in suffering for there to be a god.

    • @Call_Upon_YAH
      @Call_Upon_YAH 2 года назад +18

      @@heresjohnny602 You blame God for the evilness of man instead of holding man accountable? What does that show about your knowledge on the matter? Your view is too narrow to see the truth of the world. God is all that is good, holy and righteous, the pinnacle of it.

    • @Call_Upon_YAH
      @Call_Upon_YAH 2 года назад +6

      Jesus Christ died for our sins, rose from the dead, and gives salvation to everyone who has faith in him. True faith in Jesus will have you bear good fruit and *drastically* change for the better! Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness.
      God is three in one; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him!
      As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him.
      Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, for any reason; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.

    • @Call_Upon_YAH
      @Call_Upon_YAH 2 года назад +3

      When you trust in God and cast your cares (worries, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts) upon him, they will be NO MORE!
      Know that there is power in the name Jesus Christ! His name casts out demons and heals!
      The world is wicked, evil, and of the devil.
      I too, was a wicked sinner of the world before I opened my heart to God. I am living proof of God's work and fruitfulness! He is an active God who hears the prayers of his! God's children are set apart (holy) and righteous. The devil is a liar that comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy; that includes your relationship with God.

    • @heresjohnny602
      @heresjohnny602 2 года назад +2

      @@Call_Upon_YAH 34 “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. ( sowing hatred amongst those with healthy and strong relationships, that's exactly how narcasstic individuals separate their victims for abuse)
      And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war”, “His eyes were as a flame of fire”, clothed in a vesture dipped in blood“, and “out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.”” (this literally says you can follow and obey or die, stage 2 of narcasstic abuse and also how cults are built)
      But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. - Luke 19:27 (so you can want me or die right here at the hands of my newly indoctrinated cult following)
      “And if your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life crippled or lame than with two hands or two feet to be thrown into the eternal fire. And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into the hell of fire.” Matthew 18:8-9 (let's be honest if we really kept an honest tally of our sins against ourselves let alone against others we'd all be mincemeat by now)
      He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” And he answered, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs. Matthew 15:24-26 (hate for women, hate against the mentally ill (the woman who begged for his help had a mentally ill daughter), segregation of those who "most deserved the Lords help") not looking good for the son of God so far.
      If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:26 (perfect indication of an abuser, who love insecure and damaged people especially in cult settings because it means the "love" furnished upon them is a drug like high that makes them incredibly open to suggestion) oh dear.
      With the amount of hate, self loathing, narcassim, anger, violence, hypocrisy, betrayal, self servingness and much more that the bible teaches including hate for women I'm sure I'll be alright. 🙄🙄

  • @crystalortega9
    @crystalortega9 5 лет назад +6687

    Why isn’t anyone talking about how resourceful she is, she made her own industrial mixer

    • @MrBiggiefuckinsmalls
      @MrBiggiefuckinsmalls 5 лет назад +116

      its a hand held cement mixer

    • @camnnnr
      @camnnnr 5 лет назад +59

      Its not a new concept, seen it before. The hours they work. Wow

    • @Misterdeeh3000
      @Misterdeeh3000 5 лет назад +137

      How about we talk about the societal problems present in her story about police brutality and racism?

    • @MrBiggiefuckinsmalls
      @MrBiggiefuckinsmalls 5 лет назад +17

      @@Misterdeeh3000 where was the police brutality? hahaha

    • @BerserkerRider94
      @BerserkerRider94 5 лет назад +131

      Kicking the cans, and throwing away perfectly good food into the trash. That does sound like police brutality.

  • @eln4992
    @eln4992 4 года назад +8173

    “I lost my job, so I started making tamales” now her son is studying engineering. So proud of her.

    • @eln4992
      @eln4992 4 года назад +168

      @Logical-thinker F*CK OFF, we don't care about your shitty opinion.

    • @mel4062
      @mel4062 4 года назад +71

      @Logical-thinker are u dumb? what r they then

    • @AndrewSuaste
      @AndrewSuaste 4 года назад +68

      @Logical-thinker Then what are they????? Corn with meat

    • @papichulo5552
      @papichulo5552 4 года назад +32

      How about the taqueria down the street that pays enormous taxes is HEAVILY regulated and abides by all the regulations and rules? I love this woman's drive and work ethic but shouldn't rules apply to everyone?

    • @alemacm5742
      @alemacm5742 4 года назад +2

      @@mel4062 pizza I guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  • @KettiexD
    @KettiexD 5 лет назад +6255

    I really hope she opens a shop, this woman is incredible

    • @melojordans23
      @melojordans23 5 лет назад +127

      The high asf rent would put her out of business.

    • @Mamagr5l66
      @Mamagr5l66 5 лет назад +36

      It would be awesome for her to open a shop, i would eat there weekly ❤

    • @3rdeyeguy23
      @3rdeyeguy23 5 лет назад +22

      @@Mamagr5l66 i ate one of her tamales and it had a hair in it

    • @jfkgot360agsspecd9
      @jfkgot360agsspecd9 5 лет назад +334

      I ate probably 300 of her Tamales over the past 2 years, and none of them had a hair. How many Tamales have you tried? Try another, tell her the last one had a hair and you didn't eat it. I guarantee she will give you another one for free

    • @RavenBizarro
      @RavenBizarro 5 лет назад +4

      JFK got 360 AGS Spec'd we’re is she located I want to try one

  • @milliondollargoldrose
    @milliondollargoldrose 4 года назад +3108

    I cried when she said the inspection sticker she paid $8,000 for was fake. I hate scammers they will pay for the people they hurt.

    • @localmilfchaser6938
      @localmilfchaser6938 3 года назад +37

      @@mattnunya999 no one asked

    • @similarmelody8698
      @similarmelody8698 3 года назад +81

      @@localmilfchaser6938 i hope they were responding to a deleted comment

    • @neoxyte
      @neoxyte 3 года назад +84

      How can someone do that to this hard working lady

    • @deesott5123
      @deesott5123 3 года назад +27

      JESUS WILL HELP HER I Pray IN JESUS NAME

    • @hunkydude322
      @hunkydude322 3 года назад +42

      @@neoxyte there's folks out there that will rob thier own moms.

  • @versaillesth
    @versaillesth 5 лет назад +1957

    I remember this lady...she featured on Anthony Bourdain's Queens episode (Parts Unknown). Glad she's getting the much deserved recognition!
    Miss you Tony! I've never been to America but have seen it through your episodes...you're touching peoples lives even after you gone!

    • @ChuAlready
      @ChuAlready 5 лет назад +35

      RIP to the 🐐 #LongLiveBourdain

    • @lafemmerowena
      @lafemmerowena 5 лет назад +12

      I say the same when i hear his voice but Bourdain had the best show on food tv for me. Still enjoy even the old seasons. Had hoped to meet him. Rip Tony.

    • @chownful
      @chownful 5 лет назад +1

      he was at the end of his rope

    • @mdhbh
      @mdhbh 5 лет назад +5

      she worked hard and it paid off. I hope she gets her coffee shop.😁

    • @josephmadre5590
      @josephmadre5590 5 лет назад

      @DOSTGOYEVSKY ! Edgy

  • @HookLine48
    @HookLine48 5 лет назад +1910

    This may seem small but this lady’s business is doing society such a great service
    A cheap warm meal on your way to work can change your entire day for the better

    • @xmodmodifier
      @xmodmodifier 4 года назад +90

      And for just a dollar, she's definitely feeding companies workforce nearby! I'd definitely be going to get my lunch from her.

    • @trangpham4176
      @trangpham4176 4 года назад +32

      all that I could say, I think one of the purest joys for me in life. Casual food that is really all about the taste, especially when a person specialises in it. I really thank these people all the time when I come across such food and have such good memories.

    • @yeiyei3869
      @yeiyei3869 4 года назад +5

      Amen

    • @EmilianoGuerra
      @EmilianoGuerra 4 года назад +19

      Not to mention she’s giving other people work 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @NaominOmi28
      @NaominOmi28 4 года назад +1

      Absolutely!!! ❤️

  • @shinyju194
    @shinyju194 4 года назад +2196

    I also moved around in that neighborhood while going to Middle School. She’s so nice! If she saw a child crying, she would care and ask what’s wrong. Best human ever.

    • @lesliecamargo1356
      @lesliecamargo1356 4 года назад +18

      Shiny ju May I know where she sells her tamales? Her exact location? If you don’t mind sharing it. I would love to taste her tamales ☺️

    • @JJ-iy7rk
      @JJ-iy7rk 3 года назад +35

      @@lesliecamargo1356 they’re outside the Junction Boulevard subway stop selling her tamales

    • @kiaratheexplorer4
      @kiaratheexplorer4 3 года назад +2

      wow that’s so cool you know her!!!

    • @evaniceface
      @evaniceface 2 года назад +2

      Aw ❤️ first thing I do when I get to queens is try her tamales

    • @kalystaortiz3701
      @kalystaortiz3701 2 года назад +5

      Peoples standards for best humans is so low
      Should be normal to care if you see someone crying

  • @solasluna192
    @solasluna192 2 года назад +398

    Evelia's business and determination has grown so much over the years since this documentary. She owns her own restaurant now! Of course still selling those delicious tamales in the menu. Very hardworking and admirable woman. 👍👍

    • @Ella.She.Her.Hers.
      @Ella.She.Her.Hers. 2 года назад +19

      Where is her restaurant? I’d like to visit!

    • @Becky_Cal
      @Becky_Cal 2 года назад +8

      Amazing! I love hearing that. It makes me happy ❤

    • @johnm7882
      @johnm7882 2 года назад +5

      Praise God. She deserves it 🙂

    • @MichaelaSibal
      @MichaelaSibal 2 года назад +5

      Did some research and I believe it is called Evelia's Tamales in Queens!

  • @Jenniferurbansociety
    @Jenniferurbansociety 5 лет назад +1153

    To a women who has been selling tamales in the streets for years to giving her son an education to go to college! Respect. I definitely want to come here and grub!

    • @elsitabebe
      @elsitabebe 5 лет назад +51

      Here is southern California you see many women selling tamales out of car trunks, coolers strapped to strollers, shopping carts etc and they don't to support their families. I like making small talk and getting to know them. I have a few ladies who are putting their kids through MEDICAL school and supplementing what financial aid and scholarships don't cover. Tamales are extremely time consuming to make and a LOT of work which is done manually. You gotta give this woman and ALL immigrants who hustle hard and aren't on a street corner holding up a sign asking for money like MANY US Citizens do. If an immigrant who speaks little to no English can make a living there is NO reason why American born and educated citizens are out on the street begging for a handout.

    • @bri4606
      @bri4606 5 лет назад +38

      @Rachel Fourie Did you really think your comment was funny or true?

    • @disgrace7441
      @disgrace7441 5 лет назад +9

      Rachel Fourie ruclips.net/video/2V6Zb2PTEOE/видео.html

    • @asdfghjkl-oo7lv
      @asdfghjkl-oo7lv 5 лет назад +7

      I also give her props for having a kid she can support and afford. I know too many people who keep popping out kids and dont have the resources to support them.

    • @y2jaz685
      @y2jaz685 5 лет назад +2

      @@asdfghjkl-oo7lv facts

  • @rosaforu
    @rosaforu 5 лет назад +2084

    I grew up there, definitely the best tamales ever. Tough lady right there.

    • @sashasai
      @sashasai 5 лет назад +5

      Rosa Davis really?

    • @rosaforu
      @rosaforu 5 лет назад +9

      cheese yes

    • @Idk-6483
      @Idk-6483 5 лет назад +21

      Same! And let me tell you, they are amazing 😋

    • @marisoljenkins9969
      @marisoljenkins9969 5 лет назад +6

      Rosa Davis what street in Corona she's located@? I grew up in 101st & 37ave.

    • @rosaforu
      @rosaforu 5 лет назад +75

      @@marisoljenkins9969 if you take the train to Jackson heights stop, as soon as you go down the stairs she will be there but you need to be very early in order to get those good tamales because they do sell fast.

  • @eliseerickson5994
    @eliseerickson5994 5 лет назад +7894

    SHE is what makes america great. period.

    • @VeritoCZamora
      @VeritoCZamora 5 лет назад +357

      ML F everyone came here illegally at some point, themselves or somewhere up from that family tree

    • @notathrowaway2465
      @notathrowaway2465 5 лет назад +431

      @ML F Where does it say she came here illegally? It literally says shes a resident. Nice try though.

    • @notathrowaway2465
      @notathrowaway2465 5 лет назад +208

      @@lucid8078 So because it doesn't say that she's legal, she's illegal? is that how you take everything? So it's safe to assume anyone person isn't legal because we don't know their legal status? Go ahead though. Defend someone who assumes a Mexican they see is an illegal.

    • @notathrowaway2465
      @notathrowaway2465 5 лет назад +145

      @@lucid8078 Nah just try not to assume things at all, how about that?

    • @nancybarrie1421
      @nancybarrie1421 5 лет назад +135

      ML F like as if your ancestors never came here illegally. bye

  • @felipevillanueva1309
    @felipevillanueva1309 2 года назад +94

    I wanted to know more about Evelia and found out that she actually accomplished to have her own Tamalería. I'm so happy for her

  • @theotherkardashian1477
    @theotherkardashian1477 5 лет назад +3975

    Them: can’t wait to see the Statue of Liberty.
    Me: i can’t wait to see the tamale lady 😍😍

  • @kennyng5018
    @kennyng5018 5 лет назад +1331

    Respect. Dont care where shes from or what background, she is legit useful human being to the society with a strong heart. Salute!

  • @mscarolynnigro
    @mscarolynnigro 5 лет назад +8243

    They can't stop the drug dealers but they mess with the tamale lady

    • @mariaaguilera9675
      @mariaaguilera9675 5 лет назад +130

      Same in Mexico.

    • @moddingmatrix2791
      @moddingmatrix2791 5 лет назад +91

      @@mariaaguilera9675 I dont think so, street vending in Mexico isnt very hard to get into

    • @alexcorrea9938
      @alexcorrea9938 5 лет назад +18

      Carolyn Nigro do you know what it takes to stop drug dealers ?

    • @user-fr4cg2xj2w
      @user-fr4cg2xj2w 5 лет назад +14

      Ryos Prime he means they can’t stop drug dealers

    • @mrmurdx8956
      @mrmurdx8956 5 лет назад +73

      Drug dealers pay the cops and mayors to look the other way small businesses like hers don't

  • @flako9571
    @flako9571 4 года назад +82

    I love how Munchies helps out spreading the word of our Mexican entrepreneurs! Hope the only direction she goes is up!

  • @ashg.7260
    @ashg.7260 4 года назад +2324

    This lady straight up made her own industrial food mixer! This woman is a fine example of a hard working MexiCAN. A door closed on her & she straight up made another. Mad respect

    • @omarcabriales6138
      @omarcabriales6138 4 года назад +18

      I use the same mixer to make my thinset mortar to glue tile on the floor lol

    • @ericalopez6171
      @ericalopez6171 4 года назад +20

      @Al-mujahid Al-muslimeen a loser

    • @justinrodriguez1499
      @justinrodriguez1499 4 года назад +4

      @@ericalopez6171 he’s been very quite since you said that.....

    • @ericalopez6171
      @ericalopez6171 4 года назад +2

      @@justinrodriguez1499 rightt

    • @Kanal7Indonesia
      @Kanal7Indonesia 3 года назад +3

      🔥

  • @yoshimusmaximus3473
    @yoshimusmaximus3473 5 лет назад +459

    Its really cool to see inside these peoples lives.
    They go under the radar mostly , I enjoyed this story.

  • @PRCutie101
    @PRCutie101 5 лет назад +1078

    She is 100% right after 9/11 vendors were aggressively removed from their selling posts. I was heartbroken when vendors in Soho and in china town were forced out.

    • @ttbr7687
      @ttbr7687 5 лет назад +46

      Giuliani was a blight on that city.

    • @MCJdiz
      @MCJdiz 5 лет назад +2

      @@ttbr7687 Well said, friend.

    • @mascara1777
      @mascara1777 5 лет назад +11

      Giuliani removed blight from the city! He cleaned up Times Square, there used to be porn shops everywhere. He enforced laws

    • @peterah7957
      @peterah7957 5 лет назад +8

      @@ZJC1234 I agree i follow world politics from Wales that man is the devil!

    • @silvertime7188
      @silvertime7188 5 лет назад +13

      @@mascara1777 what's wrong with porn, if they pay there Bill's and rent who cares

  • @burntcaramel164
    @burntcaramel164 4 года назад +96

    I literally spent $20 on tamales from Evelia’s just now LMAO loving it

  • @karena2295
    @karena2295 5 лет назад +1815

    She got arrested 15 times? This woman didn't give up, what a warrior this lady 💁‍♀️

    • @plutokoi4955
      @plutokoi4955 5 лет назад +4

      Ikrr

    • @tashathepsychiatricnurse5566
      @tashathepsychiatricnurse5566 5 лет назад +52

      Karena Rojas messed up she was arrested. She wasn’t doing anything wrong but trying to make money to survive. I see why people hated when gullian or whoever you spell his name was mayor. He was a bastard . Arrested this poor woman like she was a criminal or something

    • @karena2295
      @karena2295 5 лет назад +13

      @@tashathepsychiatricnurse5566 yeah honestly so messed up, she's got heart

    • @noodles3352
      @noodles3352 5 лет назад +15

      Tasha Swanson i agree with you, I’ve seen other comments saying she was a bad mother for leaving her son with her mother back in Mexico while she obviously had to so she could support her son

    • @luisespineira9882
      @luisespineira9882 5 лет назад +14

      Karena Rojas That’s when Rudy Giuliani was mayor, now he’s Trump’s lawyer. Coincidence??

  • @jamesdiaz2748
    @jamesdiaz2748 5 лет назад +1469

    For some reason even though I speak Spanish I always read the subtitles to see how well it was translated lol and always catch myself.

  • @rileysamuel4360
    @rileysamuel4360 4 года назад +1415

    I used to buy from this lady outside the 90th street station. I was shocked it was only $1 and it was my first time having it. Perfect on the go breakfast for dumb cheap

    • @oriono2470
      @oriono2470 4 года назад +17

      I am a young woman, how can I get around the subway or streets safely that early in the morning? I would like to someday go buy from her one day
      -from a houstonian

    • @hedgefunds3889
      @hedgefunds3889 4 года назад +28

      @@oriono2470she lives in grant ave , super ghetto neighborhood it's basically Like the middle of LA, people get robbed all the time I wouldn't leave my house past a certain time either to many crazy people in the street

    • @oriono2470
      @oriono2470 4 года назад +6

      @@hedgefunds3889 what would be a safe time to walk the street of NYC? Which places should I avoid completely no matter what?

    • @rayglez824
      @rayglez824 4 года назад +34

      @@oriono2470 don't believe everything you hear, I've lived in the 4 borough's for over 20 years, just avoid going so early, I normally go to 82nd for my tamales & xhampurrado, but I have to try this one's. New York is pretty safe, like any other city in the world.

    • @touchmeoverlord2767
      @touchmeoverlord2767 4 года назад +1

      brekkie for silly billy almost nilly!

  • @annavargas2342
    @annavargas2342 2 года назад +88

    I absolutely love that so many episodes of street food icons are of immigrants who came to this country for a better life. And actually attained that and so much more off their hustle. So much respect

  • @nenagarcia2912
    @nenagarcia2912 5 лет назад +1701

    and they said mexicans were taking jobs away..she created some and blesses people with a taste of authentic mexican tamales. don't eat tamales by a non latino!

    • @floydstreet162
      @floydstreet162 5 лет назад +13

      Not this kind of job obviously!

    • @thehapavegan7177
      @thehapavegan7177 5 лет назад +52

      @Nena Garcia: She created a job for herself and others, when you hear someone say "Mexicans are taking jobs away" it's usually referring to construction jobs, landscaping jobs, and Painters.

    • @Onairosicnarf
      @Onairosicnarf 5 лет назад +4

      Amen

    • @whiteowl4097
      @whiteowl4097 5 лет назад +59

      I agree. Authentic Mexican Tamales are the equivalent to a food orgasm......the very best. I am half Native American and half Irish in the U.S. and my favorite food is and has always been Mexican. They are the BEST chefs in the world.

    • @notchinham316
      @notchinham316 5 лет назад +23

      Traditional mexican food IS Native, tho.

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints 5 лет назад +1227

    Love this Street Food Icons series! So many great people highlighted

    • @crosscounty24
      @crosscounty24 5 лет назад +5

      Man she was arrested 15 times. Guiliani is a mman asshole

  • @gothrlv
    @gothrlv 5 лет назад +1329

    She represents how us Mexicans Even tho we live in America we still can find a way to work and receive money as we work hard.

    • @Gekumatz
      @Gekumatz 5 лет назад +17

      Basically my parents.

    • @HibiscusAaron
      @HibiscusAaron 5 лет назад +22

      Some of the hardest working people here. Major respect!! ❤

    • @cuntress9000
      @cuntress9000 5 лет назад +9

      broadcast star no one said other ethnicities don’t.. it was just an appreciation comment for what they’ve seen with what they’ve experienced.

    • @shylooney13
      @shylooney13 5 лет назад +8

      I know many hard working Mexicans and I know many nonworking Mexicans. I don't think a nationality should be label hard working or nonworking. Everyone is different, and not a true representation of a whole.

    • @gothrlv
      @gothrlv 5 лет назад

      broadcast star I’m just proving to some people about Mexicans

  • @westernpigeon
    @westernpigeon 5 лет назад +498

    she’s definitely a new yorker with that courageous spirit of hers god bless her

    • @jaguarmendez3838
      @jaguarmendez3838 5 лет назад +3

      Shaquando Biggums fuck New Yorkers and I’m from New York!!💪🏼

  • @angeiiortega1568
    @angeiiortega1568 4 года назад +1139

    Making tamales is so tiring, shes making a ton. The hustle is real. I have so much respect for this woman.

    • @endor8witch
      @endor8witch 3 года назад +26

      AND FOR A DOLLAR EACH!!!!

    • @williamsandoval9294
      @williamsandoval9294 3 года назад +4

      @@endor8witch right that’s what’s crazy . A dollar is an amazing deal

    • @JoseHernandez-ej9cq
      @JoseHernandez-ej9cq 3 года назад +6

      Fr my mom struggles making a couple 200 hundred tamales for our families imagine the amount that she makes

    • @marisolgarcia3123
      @marisolgarcia3123 2 года назад +4

      Agree, I only made 24 tamales for Christmas and I was tired 😂😂😂

    • @user-bx4ti6ig3i
      @user-bx4ti6ig3i Год назад

      I did them once for christmas and I regret it. Don't know if you've heard la India Yuridia about the damn flour multiply. That was me. 😭

  • @323arana
    @323arana 4 года назад +325

    There's a wonderful tamale lady who impacted my community with her service for the last 20 years of my life and due to covid-19 she passed away but thanks to her family they continue strong and still continue her legacy. Best tamales until this day. I was 12 when I discover her and the tamales. I still bump in to people who I grew up with in Watts, CA...Shout out to all the hard working people in the world. Stay positive and moving forward everyone!!! Peace and blessings.

    • @cararen
      @cararen 3 года назад

      where in watts?

    • @323arana
      @323arana 3 года назад +2

      Wilmington and 105 she puts a banner out there. It says tamales. I think she starts at 5 or 6am

    • @avd831
      @avd831 2 года назад +7

      Oh no she passed away 😞

  • @Airbender808
    @Airbender808 4 года назад +87

    I have so much respect for this woman and all other street vendors. Shout out to Bloomberg for making it easier on hard-working people like her

  • @beepboop2194
    @beepboop2194 4 года назад +4919

    I hope she’s doing ok during quarantine 😔🥺

    • @theweekday8158
      @theweekday8158 4 года назад +521

      @@0524cami nooooo it's supposed to go like this
      "We are Mexicans and we'll survive through anything"

    • @annika2963
      @annika2963 4 года назад +159

      Akidiscool what’s wrong with you?

    • @hnsps9187
      @hnsps9187 4 года назад +185

      Akidiscool dude no one likes you just fuck off

    • @larryii666
      @larryii666 4 года назад +37

      Akidiscool poopoo

    • @emilycruz5869
      @emilycruz5869 4 года назад +166

      @@temtim1881 bro you shut the fuck up how about that. With your negative ass.

  • @Yael_D_
    @Yael_D_ 5 лет назад +1904

    You know it’s good Mexican food when the majority of customers are Mexicans

    • @ZivineYT
      @ZivineYT 5 лет назад +49

      Big Daddy that goes to say with any cultures food

    • @wtf.2842
      @wtf.2842 4 года назад +29

      Unlike Taco Bell....... 😬🤭

    • @slydoll7877
      @slydoll7877 4 года назад +57

      Lol that's how I judge Chinese restaurants in my city or a new city. If there are Chinese people eating there it's a better bet.

    • @aubrey5577
      @aubrey5577 4 года назад +37

      @@wtf.2842 i go to taco bell expecting taco bell not mexican food
      taco bell is kind of good in its own way even though i don't like it that much

    • @wtf.2842
      @wtf.2842 4 года назад +7

      SMoothie Filmz tbh same I only go there for their chalupas and cheesy Gordita crunch’s nothing else 💀

  •  5 лет назад +1735

    I hope this lady makes a million dollars.
    Just save me two chicken tamales. Let her make her money.

    • @IRISD3
      @IRISD3 5 лет назад +5

      Let her learn the language of the country she profits from first.

    • @selenebuitron8183
      @selenebuitron8183 5 лет назад +138

      R. D. America is a diverse place and there isn’t such thing as “ language of the country “. Why don’t you learn something other than English?

    • @dynamix5119
      @dynamix5119 5 лет назад +18

      @@IRISD3 it isnt that easy

    • @DodecaDonk
      @DodecaDonk 5 лет назад +56

      @@IRISD3 nice one buddy do you feel secure spouting shit online? Did you soil yourself? Poor child 😥😥😥

    • @rosalesenrique
      @rosalesenrique 5 лет назад +26

      R. D. Fucking ignorant racist rot in hell piece of shit

  • @doloresleyva8810
    @doloresleyva8810 2 года назад +9

    I watch this every year when I am getting ready to make tamales for the Christmas season... such an inspiration!!

  • @rkp5893
    @rkp5893 5 лет назад +4966

    The man who sold them a fake licens for 8000 $ I hope he rot in hell

    • @mellyo9106
      @mellyo9106 5 лет назад +141

      Me too how awful

    • @Skskskxoosid29
      @Skskskxoosid29 5 лет назад +115

      it was for the food truck and the license but yeah I agree

    • @formidablefriend8228
      @formidablefriend8228 5 лет назад +157

      It's just another day in New York. Everyone gets hustled at some point or another.

    • @zapatoperdido
      @zapatoperdido 5 лет назад +337

      @Ultraman's Inspirational Recipes how the fuck do you know she doesn't pay taxes? She is a resident by the way, you stupid fuck. Now get back to eating your nasty McDonald's.

    • @pat.l.h.2730
      @pat.l.h.2730 5 лет назад +142

      @Ultraman's Inspirational Recipes, So sad you comments reflects ignorance, hate and bitterness.

  • @Sliverbane
    @Sliverbane 5 лет назад +652

    Dammit...now I want tamales... Jalapeno and Oaxaca cheese...*drool* My favorite

    • @udon9903
      @udon9903 5 лет назад +15

      Sliverbane SALSA VERDE

    • @LizethMarquezz
      @LizethMarquezz 5 лет назад +2

      Sameee!!!!

    • @janiea530
      @janiea530 5 лет назад +3

      Sliverbane I'll have make some with Oaxaca cheese next time it's tamale making season. I've never had them like that.

    • @nm-zx1wf
      @nm-zx1wf 5 лет назад +3

      GOD OF ART no one cares lol

    • @annettesoto2619
      @annettesoto2619 5 лет назад

      My favorite too! Yummmmm

  • @cheekmunks1415
    @cheekmunks1415 5 лет назад +161

    When I visited New York, one of the best thing was the street vendors! I’m glad they kept them...gave life to the city! Anyway, this lady has grit! Arrested more than 15 times & didn’t give up!

  • @Legitmaryx3
    @Legitmaryx3 2 года назад +58

    I hope she raised the price, even if it’s only by a $1. Surely people would continue to support her still. She works so hard.

  • @Howtoash
    @Howtoash 5 лет назад +128

    I take my hat off for this lady all the way from UK London.
    It just goes to show all it takes is one stuck up mad at the office to make life so difficult for hard working individuals.

  • @FedorMachida
    @FedorMachida 5 лет назад +1075

    Looks delicious! Evelia is an angel. Great tamales for $1.

    • @JayTee713
      @JayTee713 5 лет назад +22

      For $1 that's a steal. Those are true Mexican tamales from the heart of Mexico

    • @adrianferrera3400
      @adrianferrera3400 5 лет назад +1

      One dollar ? Cant beat it wity a stick 😂

    • @belinromero6577
      @belinromero6577 5 лет назад +7

      Thats too cheap . How they make profit?

    • @limitless4249
      @limitless4249 5 лет назад +10

      @@belinromero6577 Volume. Like the dollar pizza vendors.

    • @demetriuspowell29
      @demetriuspowell29 5 лет назад +2

      @@belinromero6577 she said she makes I believe 500 tamales a day

  • @gracemart1986
    @gracemart1986 5 лет назад +118

    Much much respect for this lady. She kept overcoming the challenges that headed her way.

  • @darkTranquillity1
    @darkTranquillity1 3 года назад +56

    I remember watching this long ago when I'd never tried a tamale. I'm eating one now as I type this comment and I can tell they're absolutely delicious and wholesome, like they instantly reminded me of this story. I hope she's well.

    • @Seispieles
      @Seispieles 2 года назад

      Now wait when you actually try real mexican tamales :D

  • @TweetsIsBoss
    @TweetsIsBoss 5 лет назад +130

    Man, they have all my respect ✊🏾 Hustling in the streets to make ends meet is very respectable and they worked so hard for what they have! Bless them all, and boy do those tamales look good 😊💕

  • @Ramen7810
    @Ramen7810 5 лет назад +699

    She’s definitely a New Yorker with everything she’s went through. I love this I’m going next week to get myself some amazing tamales

    • @thelifeofz2947
      @thelifeofz2947 5 лет назад +10

      Juliana Avila you can’t tell if someone is a New York just because they been through a lot

    • @denissemedina5679
      @denissemedina5679 5 лет назад +4

      The Life of Z are you even from New York?

    • @thelifeofz2947
      @thelifeofz2947 5 лет назад +5

      Denisse Medina everyone has been through a lot not just New Yorkers

    • @denissemedina5679
      @denissemedina5679 5 лет назад +12

      The Life of Z Again, are you from New York? She never said just New Yorkers go through a lot. She said she’s one of them. When you’re from NYC, especially a newcomer, you’re gonna go through a lot. The U.S. is rich yes but it’s hard enough to even get by when you start off with absolutely nothing.

    • @thelifeofz2947
      @thelifeofz2947 5 лет назад +3

      Denisse Medina yeah but you still can’t say oh this person got killed there from NY or you can’t say this person got rejected from a job there from NY IT HAPPENS EVERY NOT JUST THERE! You guys are no special than the rest of the US. End of decision because your wasting my time.

  • @asobimo5532
    @asobimo5532 5 лет назад +192

    7:51 at one second he said"But we've been able to find common ground" and next one "She's the boss" "Her word is law" 😂😂😂😂

    • @erin9868
      @erin9868 5 лет назад +7

      Lol. Their common ground is they both think she is always right.

    • @dancyano
      @dancyano 5 лет назад

      😂😂

  • @Usvet4050
    @Usvet4050 2 года назад +20

    Me siento muy orgullosa de usted, señora. -Departe de otra Mexicana que vive en los Estados Unidos 🥲 👏🏼🫔
    I feel so proud of you, ma’am. -From another Mexican lady living in the US🥲👏🏼🫔

  • @Bickidan
    @Bickidan 5 лет назад +3484

    This is actually what the American Dream was supposed to be. Work ethic and persistence. Not cubicles and water cooler talk while watching the clock to get to happy hour.

  • @karlinladeramusic
    @karlinladeramusic 5 лет назад +90

    She probably would have wanted the cops to have eaten the tamales instead of throwing them away. She is such an amazing & hardworking woman. Super Heart felt series..
    She fought the law & she eventually won!

    • @thecook8964
      @thecook8964 6 дней назад

      Cops probably did eat😂

  • @AnaPaula-wg9oz
    @AnaPaula-wg9oz 4 года назад +1006

    We Mexican people are raised in a culture of hardwork. We don't let ourselves down, always find a way to be better, we're definitely hardworking prople. And I totally admire and respect my mexicans in the US, this woman in an amazing role model.

    • @AnaPaula-wg9oz
      @AnaPaula-wg9oz 4 года назад +11

      @@screwedupmystic2597 ¿? I am mexican wtf

    • @titomaki2972
      @titomaki2972 4 года назад +27

      Not all Mexicans are hardworking, don't sell a race like is a product please

    • @aisc9463
      @aisc9463 4 года назад +8

      @@screwedupmystic2597 se les dice "whitexican"

    • @s4y.r49
      @s4y.r49 4 года назад +45

      @@titomaki2972 we’re raised in a hardworking environment and the majority are hardworking so please kindly be quiet

    • @cupidream9702
      @cupidream9702 4 года назад +47

      @@titomaki2972 Most are lmao. Either because we are pressured to by our parents or saw how hardworking our parents were growing up.

  • @alexisgeiser4387
    @alexisgeiser4387 8 дней назад +6

    Little update if ur watching this in 2025: she has a brick and mortar store now!

  • @1stvongoejr
    @1stvongoejr 5 лет назад +726

    Smart man. He said she's the boss lol. CONGRATULATIONS to all of them for not giving up on the American dream! Felicidades!!!!

    • @ilovesparky13
      @ilovesparky13 5 лет назад +6

      Wtf??? She literally does everything. It’s not even a question that she’s the boss. Sexist much?

    • @1stvongoejr
      @1stvongoejr 5 лет назад +30

      @@ilovesparky13 I think you might need to re read my comment. There's nothing sexist about what I said. Look at it in its proper context (if you can) and I think you'll get it.

    • @rubyr0f
      @rubyr0f 5 лет назад +19

      @@ilovesparky13 there is absolutely nothing sexist about what the lad said

    • @JinNeptune
      @JinNeptune 5 лет назад +7

      ilovesparky13 The fuck you can’t read?? Ain’t nothing was sexist. Learn English!

    • @Pickingpetalsoftheflowerslike
      @Pickingpetalsoftheflowerslike 5 лет назад +7

      ilovesparky13 Nothing sexist about that comment.

  • @paolarebollo6522
    @paolarebollo6522 5 лет назад +1511

    She said “I lost my job, so I started making tamales” she didn’t go beg for money on the streets she went and hustled her way through life! 💪🏽

    • @GustavoMartinez-gc5ky
      @GustavoMartinez-gc5ky 4 года назад +37

      Sue Martino where does it say that, stupiddd

    • @alexhs0804
      @alexhs0804 4 года назад +56

      @Sue Martino bro stfu honestly people like u are the ones who make the US look bad u should just get deported to europe were u belong

    • @NotinEzugo
      @NotinEzugo 4 года назад +44

      XxGamerbeastxXD no u we don't want fuckheads like him in Europe

    • @pizzamilksopanimation
      @pizzamilksopanimation 4 года назад +26

      @Sue Martino
      Illegal babies??
      Are you fucking brain dead? She's a legal resident, fuck face

    • @landonorr91703
      @landonorr91703 4 года назад +1

      @Orland O then why is no one holding these countries governments accountable?

  • @Remy23223
    @Remy23223 5 лет назад +501

    We need to get this lady her own restaurant asap

    • @rodp1159
      @rodp1159 5 лет назад +3

      So what are you going to do to make that happen for her?

    • @xinz1837
      @xinz1837 5 лет назад +6

      @@rodp1159 Nothing period

    • @ruthjourney9390
      @ruthjourney9390 5 лет назад +36

      Her own food truck would be better. Less taxes and she can move around to hot spots during the day to snag more business.

    • @tifani7416
      @tifani7416 5 лет назад +1

      RuthJourney93 yeah bc the rent would be absolutely ridiculous and there wouldn’t be as much profit for her if that was the case :/

    • @blackwidownsw9509
      @blackwidownsw9509 4 года назад

      @@rodp1159 Hold a GoFundMe campaign?

  • @MissMeggarz142
    @MissMeggarz142 2 года назад +9

    Her smile says it all. Her pride just shines. Definitely cannot wait to try a tamale once I'm up there 🤗

  • @francychavez4392
    @francychavez4392 5 лет назад +204

    THANK YOU @munchies for featuring these hard-working women. The latin race is strong and resilient. Bless these women's hearts. Greetings from London.

    • @pellybrains
      @pellybrains 5 лет назад

      She's mexican not Latin lol

    • @francychavez4392
      @francychavez4392 5 лет назад +1

      @@pellybrains Latin is a race, not a country. Mexico is part of latin countries. Look it up.

    • @francychavez4392
      @francychavez4392 5 лет назад

      @@lulubee415 Well said! x

  • @neutraloatmilkhotel
    @neutraloatmilkhotel 5 лет назад +531

    Que hermosura de mujer! Trabajadora, cariñosa e inteligente! Una Mexicana de verdad! 🇲🇽 💪🏽

    • @melmar5771
      @melmar5771 5 лет назад +8

      Una mujer de verdad, no importa de donde venga. Aplauso para todas las madres, mujeres. Fregonas, chingonas y cabronas!! 👏👏🙏🙏🙌🙌💪💃

    • @suyapachavez1625
      @suyapachavez1625 5 лет назад +4

      No tiene q ser de Mexico hay mujeres cabronas en todo el mundo y bien vergas!💪🏻👈🏻👌🏻🙌🏻💯🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @blackforesthambish5187
      @blackforesthambish5187 5 лет назад +2

      Con un corazón hecho de puro oro 💛

    • @noneofyourbusiness2992
      @noneofyourbusiness2992 5 лет назад +2

      @Jonathan Lumbreras fuck off

    • @user-jh4ir6km5p
      @user-jh4ir6km5p 5 лет назад +1

      Jonathan Lumbreras Y con ese apellido pides traducción ? ‘Perate que voy a soltar la carcajada.....JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJA 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @ahhahalol
    @ahhahalol 5 лет назад +504

    Whenever I see people trying to sell they tamales from their car out here i always make sure to buy some. Cause I remember my ma doing the same thing, she used to make and sell them when I was young. So I'm just tryna help out our people

    • @reinaldovargas3299
      @reinaldovargas3299 5 лет назад +13

      I'm 7 out same here my mom use go around selling tamales during lunch for the field workers when I was kid

    • @kimmerlee10
      @kimmerlee10 5 лет назад +4

      That’s how I used to buy them when I lived in Texas.

    • @frankys1820
      @frankys1820 5 лет назад +4

      That's so cool of u 2 do that. You're paying it forward to help them. Cool beans.

    • @todosassd1855
      @todosassd1855 5 лет назад +1

      And that homemade food is the best!!! I used to buy burritos from a Mexican lady that came into a local nightclub I used to go to about 25 years ago. She had a red metal ice chest full of them, wrapped in foil. I couldn't believe she sold them for only a dollar, homemade tortillas, meat and beans. Mmmmmmm!

    • @welost2night445
      @welost2night445 5 лет назад +1

      Im 16, my dad prepares elotes and sale it at the streets every day walking around parks, salon, etc offering, obviously I help my dad everyday so my family could eat

  • @luismaciel1933
    @luismaciel1933 3 года назад +10

    A plate of beans with cheese a sauce and handmade tortillas from a Mexican mother feels like a delicacy, they always cook with a lot of love

  • @joyanna854
    @joyanna854 5 лет назад +2221

    My heart broke to hear they the cops threw her tamales in the trash 😡😡 those bastards. But she came out winning in the end may God bless her with an abundance of profit and gain 💕💕💕

    • @theIIIamigos
      @theIIIamigos 5 лет назад +102

      You would have to be a real dumb ass to throw homemade tamales in the trash!

    • @cflo1386
      @cflo1386 5 лет назад +39

      Me: Mam I need to confiscate these tamales for evidence, thank you for your co-operation.

    • @theinternetisaseriesoftube5107
      @theinternetisaseriesoftube5107 5 лет назад +21

      the cops are just doing their job, look up the three branches of government, the cops don't make the rules
      and this lady should've followed the rules regardless of whether or not she agreed with them
      also been here forever (came illegally), and doesn't speak a word of english
      I don't see what's so great about her

    • @Ched_qq
      @Ched_qq 5 лет назад +2

      @@theinternetisaseriesoftube5107 your pretty cool compared to the rest of the comment section

    • @theinternetisaseriesoftube5107
      @theinternetisaseriesoftube5107 5 лет назад +9

      @liuetenant dan This is America, we speak english, and I don't need to eat her shitty tamales to know that it's wrong to not assimilate in any way shape or form, and not follow the rules
      "mind your own business" doesn't apply to people who can't follow the rules in america

  • @sergiofelix2770
    @sergiofelix2770 5 лет назад +471

    They make 500 tamales daily, tamales are some of the really difficult Hispanic foods to make. If I could I’d buy 300 and leave 200 for the regular customers. Much love for my Hispanics always persevering.

    • @Itz_Ashley11
      @Itz_Ashley11 5 лет назад +19

      Damn 500?! My family of 6 were in the kitchen all day making tamales we made about 150 lol

    • @shaquilleoatmeal1048
      @shaquilleoatmeal1048 5 лет назад +5

      Did you forget pache? It takes like 4 days to make one

    • @sergiofelix2770
      @sergiofelix2770 5 лет назад +8

      Ashley Yea my family off 4 would take from morning till midnight making less than 200 tamales and we’d starve ourselves just to eat a lot once they were finished

    • @shellybelly01
      @shellybelly01 5 лет назад +3

      @@sergiofelix2770 I was thinking the same thing... wow these lady's are incredible

    • @MGOMEZ1985
      @MGOMEZ1985 4 года назад +3

      But did you see how she mixes her masa? She uses a power tool for it. The original way is mixing everything up my hand for an hour and that is tiring. Mixing masa hurts your arms specially when its lots of masa.

  • @Angel-fz7qz
    @Angel-fz7qz 5 лет назад +279

    Hard working individuals! I admire their persistent and dedicated effort to better themselves.

  • @thatsreallyamoon
    @thatsreallyamoon 2 года назад +12

    as a side note, videos like this with fast spanish speaking but good subtitles help me learn spanish a lot :D
    Usually I can follow slower speech, but the benefit of episodes like this is having a compelling story to follow and learning new vocabulary that you wouldn't randomly encounter while studying.

  • @pyr022511
    @pyr022511 5 лет назад +143

    Omg I can’t believe I’m seeing her in YT! I used to buy tamales from her when I lived in corona and I was pregnant with my daughter, I was craving it so much! 😍

  • @wraein
    @wraein 5 лет назад +2683

    Tamale Lady: makes an innovative, self-starting business that gives others jobs and supports her and her family.
    American Law Enforcement: *Wait, that’s illegal*

    • @imdead6399
      @imdead6399 5 лет назад +22

      Wraein or Shine :D well there is something called “Laws”

    • @miffylittlebunnyrunrun
      @miffylittlebunnyrunrun 5 лет назад +144

      @@imdead6399 ok bootlicker

    • @imdead6399
      @imdead6399 5 лет назад +7

      Who ? Ok liberal

    • @livindeadghoul
      @livindeadghoul 5 лет назад +61

      @nhà độc tài Yang Wen Li You live in Vietnam that's why you have no idea what you're talking about 😂

    • @RotationVII
      @RotationVII 5 лет назад +16

      Technically, yes it is illegal to sell if you don’t have a license

  • @prodacia6657
    @prodacia6657 5 лет назад +1696

    Came from nothing & became successful, love to see it from my people. 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

    • @elianagrace6430
      @elianagrace6430 5 лет назад +16

      DJ Prodacia we are proud Mexicans‼️

    • @egalvez4620
      @egalvez4620 5 лет назад +38

      John Harris ur just a hater

    • @felisacortez2951
      @felisacortez2951 5 лет назад +25

      DJ Prodacia I always tell people who complain that the Mexican’s are taking the jobs I tell them WATCH THE MOVIE A DAY WITHOUT THE MEXICAN’S. The truth is people will not settle for the jobs the Mexican people do. Long hours rough labor under paid even no health insurance they put into taxes some will never get that benefit in life back. I just wish and pray that they would find a answer to all the immigration;s problems. Everybody wants to blame the PRESIDENT WHO EVER IS PRESIDENT OR THEY WANT TO USE THE IMMIGRANTS AS THEIR WAY TO THE POLLS. IT’S SAD THERE ARE A LOT OF PROBLEM’S IT IS JUST NOT MEXICAN’S THEIR ARE MANY OTHER RACES TO WE JUST HEAR MORE ABOUT THE MEXICAN’S THE BODER MANY DIFFERENT RACES COME THRU THAT BODER. MANY LIVES ARE LOST A LOT OF PROBLEMS AND AS THE YEARS GO THE PROBLEMS ARE BECOMING BIGGER AND BIGGER AND MORE PROBLEMS ARE COMING.

    • @tecumsehzacateco8798
      @tecumsehzacateco8798 5 лет назад +20

      John Harris lmaoo That’s why y’all stay in Cabo, lmaoo be scared of Mexico boi

    • @prodacia6657
      @prodacia6657 5 лет назад +21

      @Somber& Gold don't even worry bout ole dude he's ignorant af and just wants a response lol we gonna keep it moving.

  • @ghassanazzeh5593
    @ghassanazzeh5593 2 года назад +57

    It’s hard for me to imagine a New York were you “can’t sell things on the street”

    • @alyisanoob
      @alyisanoob 2 года назад +5

      so different now right? there's so many street food options!!

  • @user-oz9hd7oo7c
    @user-oz9hd7oo7c 5 лет назад +141

    I'm from Germany watching this video,this lady has all my respect!I want some of her Tamales😆😋.Damn now I'm hungry

  • @lesleyfernandez2118
    @lesleyfernandez2118 5 лет назад +2048

    This woman is amazing! Does she have a go fund me? I would love to donate for her future shop.

  • @allysellsitall
    @allysellsitall 5 лет назад +207

    I have tears on my eyes, after 15 arrest and this woman is strong AF, God Bless you tamale Lady!

    • @user-jh4ir6km5p
      @user-jh4ir6km5p 5 лет назад +1

      Alejandra Meza “Tamale”? No me jodas , tan agringada estás que dices “tamale”?

    • @rmmm329
      @rmmm329 5 лет назад

      Liar

    • @ML-ov7wo
      @ML-ov7wo 2 года назад

      yah they arrest you for doing illegal business unfortunately. Now they arrest you for not wearing a face diaper. Go figure.

  • @justabloke7222
    @justabloke7222 7 дней назад +1

    She is doing a lot of people service! A hard working woman feeding other hard working people! Community is what brings us together :)

  • @johncolorado5249
    @johncolorado5249 5 лет назад +5983

    Mexican I lost my job so I started a business
    Americans : I lost my job so now I need government support

    • @marcusscottbalahari7198
      @marcusscottbalahari7198 5 лет назад +276

      Idiotic comparison.

    • @josecalderon2295
      @josecalderon2295 5 лет назад +501

      @flaming roch she clearly stated near the start of the video she is a resident. Try a different comparison bud, nice try.

    • @soytupapa6969
      @soytupapa6969 5 лет назад +591

      Mexicans: I lost my Job so I’m going to sell food
      Americans: I lost my job so I will just go live in the streets and beg for money

    • @glendaantoneli
      @glendaantoneli 5 лет назад +20

      @@marcusscottbalahari7198 it's really not 🤷

    • @glendaantoneli
      @glendaantoneli 5 лет назад +221

      @flaming roch shut the fuck up everything that comes out of you is so idiotic . everytime i go out all i see is white people on the street begging for money .

  • @drawwithyuri9549
    @drawwithyuri9549 5 лет назад +352

    Working at 4am? I'm so proud of my hardworking people. ❤

    • @alicia55508
      @alicia55508 5 лет назад +14

      orionh3000 wow suddenly you know her whole life story and background !

    • @drawwithyuri9549
      @drawwithyuri9549 5 лет назад +11

      @orionh3000 Actually I don't. I'm in nursing school DUMBASS. I'm getting educated unlike you. LMFAO 😂 It's "you're" by the way. Take some remedial classes seriously. 😂😂💀

    • @drawwithyuri9549
      @drawwithyuri9549 5 лет назад

      @@alicia55508 Thank you! 🤗

    • @bomapdich
      @bomapdich 5 лет назад +1

      I work w a food vendor in a farmer market on the weekends once. It s such hard work. I cant believe they manage to do this everyday.

    • @jonahvasquez6210
      @jonahvasquez6210 5 лет назад

      @@drawwithyuri9549 Cute ❤️❣️

  • @cflowermakeup
    @cflowermakeup 5 лет назад +500

    Omg 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 gosh it’s such a process making them for holidays I can’t imagine doing it every day lol 😂🙌🏻😍

    • @hellothere9318
      @hellothere9318 5 лет назад +2

      My thoughts exactly 😴

    • @sandrap0987
      @sandrap0987 5 лет назад +3

      I just learned last winter howto make tamales when we were living in Florida. I have to say they were pretty good. my husband took some to work and share with his co workers. He told me that they want me to make some for them. I spend around 5 hours from opening the flour bag to put them to cook. I made around 2 dozen. Is not way in hell I would do that every single day lol. My respect to all the people who do that.

  • @jamesdibelka1046
    @jamesdibelka1046 2 года назад

    The music at 4:33 is Rain - Rob Scallon ruclips.net/video/kdURqcVxIdk/видео.html&ab_channel=RobScallon
    @robscallon

  • @stevendion1223
    @stevendion1223 3 года назад +1

    I love to hear stories like this. Someone who wanted a better life so they came to America and worked hard. Now they have one. This right here is what America is all about. God bless ya'll.

  • @ProphetessGreen41
    @ProphetessGreen41 5 лет назад +254

    I love my Latinos. Ya are very hard workers and it bless me to see how ya come together as family. Wish the world and my race could be more like that. Beautiful video!💖💖💖

    • @hazztv6317
      @hazztv6317 5 лет назад +4

      Rheua Green well said😘🙏

    • @joseliinbabee
      @joseliinbabee 5 лет назад +5

      Thank you queen!!!

    • @yoban360
      @yoban360 5 лет назад +3

      orionh3000 I think you’re talking about Caribbean Latinos, they are the lazy ones.

    • @wowso4
      @wowso4 5 лет назад +5

      Rheua Green your race build America! And suffered for years to give you the freedom you and these immigrants have today so don’t also forgot to give them compliments and praise

    • @thelifeofz2947
      @thelifeofz2947 5 лет назад +1

      yoban gonza EvEryone is crazy 🤣

  • @kikeebass
    @kikeebass 5 лет назад +49

    1:21-1:27 That is exactly why people come to the US to give their family a better life that hits home cuz my parents did the same for me❤️

  • @spreadsmorelove9231
    @spreadsmorelove9231 5 лет назад +105

    Literally smiled throughout this video !😭❤️❤️

  • @Kittykatt96
    @Kittykatt96 2 года назад +2

    Here is the link to her Yelp. She also has a website.
    www.yelp.com/biz/evelia-s-tamales-corona-2?(direct)

  • @daniella3834
    @daniella3834 5 лет назад +267

    It’s so crazy because as someone who’s constantly on junction blvd, I have eaten her tamales and lemme tell you they are 😍.

    • @epikhigh718
      @epikhigh718 5 лет назад +1

      Daniella Ospina Do you know if she’s there on the weekends?

    • @daniella3834
      @daniella3834 5 лет назад +1

      Yea yeah she should be, but it has to be during her hours

    • @cuteodalys
      @cuteodalys 5 лет назад +2

      Daniella Ospina Girl where ??? I wanna go to her but idk where she’s by? I’m always by junction! Lmk plz

    • @aileenb9323
      @aileenb9323 5 лет назад +1

      Addres please 😅

    • @daniella3834
      @daniella3834 5 лет назад +4

      Odalys G shes right by the train station on junction the video shows you it’s right by seba seba

  • @westwardpomonagyrl4358
    @westwardpomonagyrl4358 5 лет назад +427

    I’m from Cali where they sell them out a makeshift cart. A damn baby stroller w/a cooler strapped to it!! Best fuckn tamales eva, respect their hussle & grind!! Everybody deserves: A better life & opportunities for their kids!!

    • @chazzyc4702
      @chazzyc4702 5 лет назад

      What part of cali

    • @MannyTheMan316
      @MannyTheMan316 5 лет назад +11

      chazzy c almost every part of California, mainly Southern California. California has the best of everything made Mexican. San Diego and Los Angeles has the best Mexican food in the nation.

    • @starlite556
      @starlite556 5 лет назад +1

      No doubt their are some good ones out there but you must be very careful who you buy from . I learned that the hard way.

    • @saulbravo3485
      @saulbravo3485 5 лет назад

      Silencer Sz bro. California food is fucking chinazonized straight going to hipster heaven lol New York gets the once’s straight outta the border lol.

    • @alexarkadios9108
      @alexarkadios9108 5 лет назад

      Saul Bravo don’t ever compare yourself to new york. You’re never on our level, you will never be on our level.

  • @nataliomendez9942
    @nataliomendez9942 Год назад +3

    The hustle is real! 💯 God bless 🙏🏼

  • @cpbgcpbg2627
    @cpbgcpbg2627 5 лет назад +551

    Not a rapist, not a drug dealer but a hard working Latina. So proud.

    • @isntshelovely5823
      @isntshelovely5823 5 лет назад +14

      Shes mexicana. Get it right

    • @cpbgcpbg2627
      @cpbgcpbg2627 5 лет назад +38

      According to her she’s a New Yorker.
      Girl I am not here for argument. Get going.

    • @alexa4673
      @alexa4673 5 лет назад +6

      @@cpbgcpbg2627 According to me I hate when people call me Latina (I'm Mexican) No hate though I'm just putting this out there.

    • @cpbgcpbg2627
      @cpbgcpbg2627 5 лет назад +27

      There are so many labels. So so many. It is impossible to get them all right. According to most government forms we are Hispanic, I dislike that by the way. I don’t know her personally, don’t know what she would like to be called. Sad that me calling her Latina is such a big deal. The point that I am trying to make is that our people, emphasis in OUR (Latinos, Mexican, Hispanics, Puerto Rican, Salvadoran.....) are neither rapist nor drug dealers. It was a comment that would hopefully make the right point. Backfired though because we continue to focus on the labels that separate us. So let me try this.
      HARD WORKING WOMAN ( HUMAN, IN CASE SOMEONE DOESN’T LIKE THE TERM WOMAN) NOT A RAPIST, NOT A DRUG DEALER.

    • @arjunsidhu896
      @arjunsidhu896 5 лет назад +6

      guys cpbg cpbg is right, she is a latina as mexico is an latin america

  • @daniellupercio7173
    @daniellupercio7173 5 лет назад +178

    If anyone in NYC is wondering how to get to her tamales, just take the 7 train to Junction Blvd.

    • @pongwong9981
      @pongwong9981 5 лет назад +44

      EVERY​DAY I walked by her stall​ and​ bought her​ tamales before my​morning classes and​ one​ day​ I​ saw that​ she was​ arrested with​ her​ shopping cart.​ But​ she​ kept coming.back.to sell.at.the.same.spot.​ That.was 13​ years.ago.

    • @r3drift
      @r3drift 5 лет назад +16

      @Holy Hand Grenades Trump has been found guilty of two felonies (impeachable offenses) and you're worried about a woman's desire to work hard for her and her family's betterment. Choices.

    • @natia456
      @natia456 5 лет назад +8

      @Holy Hand Grenades She said it in the video. Because Mayor Guiliani was super against anyone selling anything on the streets of New York, she was arrested several times for doing it anyways, because she was persistent on selling her tamales. But now since Mayor Bloomberg allows anyone to obtain the necessary permitting to sell on the streets, she can do it without getting arrested.

    • @420murdaface
      @420murdaface 5 лет назад +1

      I wanna go to NYC to try this are they good?

    • @udon9903
      @udon9903 5 лет назад

      Keith Gomez I’ve heard they are really good! I want to go there sometime and try her tamales

  • @threedollarchain5709
    @threedollarchain5709 5 лет назад +451

    I can’t imagine making tamales for a living. During Christmas my grandma makes me fill like 40 and it is so tiring.

    • @AnaDiaz-wz4cf
      @AnaDiaz-wz4cf 5 лет назад +25

      I know how to make tamales and they turn out AMAZING!! As good as they are, I can't make them more than twice a year! It's sooo much work! Specially for one person even if you aren't making the many. The only thing worse is the cleaning up afterwards! I fill like I use ALL of my cookware all at once

    • @Nenaleon07
      @Nenaleon07 4 года назад +18

      Ana Diaz That’s exactly what I was thinking as I watched. These women are so hardworking

    • @Bob-pd8qz
      @Bob-pd8qz 4 года назад

      Lmao

    • @daniellozada3408
      @daniellozada3408 4 года назад +1

      I make em every weekend just for fun!

    • @chay7224
      @chay7224 4 года назад +2

      it’s definitely a labor of love. every time i ask my tia to make some for me she makes me help

  • @uhavemooface
    @uhavemooface 3 года назад +9

    Everyone can't make breakfast in the morning and this lady helps with that. Just buy some Tamales from this woman before you head to work. This is just awesome. And those tamales look delicious.

  • @NickyNightShine
    @NickyNightShine 5 лет назад +828

    Thank God for people with common sense like Mayor Bloomberg, let people who want to work, work!

    • @NickyNightShine
      @NickyNightShine 5 лет назад +5

      @Abraham Shekelbergstien Well she clearly doesn't hate him does she?

    • @NickyNightShine
      @NickyNightShine 5 лет назад +29

      @Abraham Shekelbergstien not everyone cares about politics. Some only care about who gives them a chance to prove themselves.

    • @tdestroyer4780
      @tdestroyer4780 5 лет назад +1

      Jat Tan Prove themselves by following the rules and laws like everyone else has to.

    • @ariefraiser140
      @ariefraiser140 5 лет назад +9

      @Abraham Shekelbergstien No one in NY likes Bloomberg yet somehow he kept getting elected. Strange how that works. Does NYC have an electoral college system also?

    • @user-lf1os3sh5c
      @user-lf1os3sh5c 5 лет назад +3

      @Abraham Shekelbergstien just because she spoke Spanish in this video does not mean she doesn't know/speak English. She literally says in the video that her husband and her are residents now. Maybe if you set your prejudices aside and actually watched the video, you'd have more sense.

  • @kiltedsaint
    @kiltedsaint 5 лет назад +572

    Damn she's making my breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Love her love.

  • @eaocasio5
    @eaocasio5 4 года назад +593

    When I was down to my last dollar and hungry, the Tamale Doña saved the day.

    • @MrRetroswag
      @MrRetroswag 4 года назад +43

      Mexican food always saves the day. The tamale lady in Oregon used to come with the 1 dollar tamales, and the Taco carts used to have 1$ tacos. They understand not to overcharge.

    • @poopoogamer1232
      @poopoogamer1232 4 года назад

      BLACK PEOPLE

    • @danielzunigagutierrez6300
      @danielzunigagutierrez6300 3 года назад

      I've been there, brother. 👍

  • @Becky_Cal
    @Becky_Cal 2 года назад +5

    Making tamales is so much work! Respect for this queen! She’s got grit 🙌

  • @isaaclopez63
    @isaaclopez63 5 лет назад +133

    This is hard work and perseverance. Take note people and stay humble 👏🏼

    • @anuanu6288
      @anuanu6288 5 лет назад

      So true!!!

    • @onc555
      @onc555 5 лет назад

      ibk George biooiiiib

  • @eladiomontero
    @eladiomontero 5 лет назад +830

    You know working in McDonald's is hard because it took two planes for the manager to tell their employees to go home :)

    • @guccisayian2512
      @guccisayian2512 5 лет назад +23

      Eladio Montero Porras idk if I should laugh

    • @wat3rm3lonking56
      @wat3rm3lonking56 5 лет назад +19

      GucciSaiyan 25 i don’t care if I should, I fuckin did

    • @jaysunfromthesea7760
      @jaysunfromthesea7760 5 лет назад +10

      Bruh I've been laughing for the past 5 mins 😂😂😂

    • @jonathanvega1423
      @jonathanvega1423 5 лет назад +4

      They should of came in with a 3rd for the week off

    • @Martin-or4gt
      @Martin-or4gt 5 лет назад +1

      Lmfao bruh

  • @amaaljama1330
    @amaaljama1330 5 лет назад +23

    Please make more stories like this! It was incredible inspiring and positive for the dark times we are living in!

  • @noeavila3805
    @noeavila3805 2 года назад +17

    ARRIBA MI MEXICO LINDO Y CINGON! 🇲🇽✊🏾

  • @danhabu4731
    @danhabu4731 4 года назад +133

    I work down the street from there and have bought tamales from her, highly recommended. If you are in that neighborhood, try other great street foods. Ecuadorian skewered beef, chorizo and chicken, Oaxacan tamale guy- bit more expensive but worth it, the best quesadillas and gorditos in NYC, Colombian empanadas-the yellow ones, The 3 carne enchilada tacos for 5$ lady, Queso and mayo elotes, Ecuadorian Shrimp cocktail, Mexican helado -ice cream, mango with lime juice, Puerto Rican piragua shaved ice guy, Fresh squeezed jugos-so many kinds i can't name em.....

    • @JJ-iy7rk
      @JJ-iy7rk 3 года назад +1

      Is she outside the Junction Boulevard subway ?

    • @danhabu4731
      @danhabu4731 3 года назад

      @@JJ-iy7rk funny, the last time I checked, she wasn't there.....then again, it was late afternoon and during covid lockdown. Try early in the morning, that's the best time to catch her, if you like your tamales fresh but soft.

    • @joyjo2031
      @joyjo2031 3 года назад

      You just made me really hungry