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🍽️ East Bronx · The Bronx, NY

Best places for tamales in East Bronx

5 places in East Bronx get the tamales mentioned by name in their reviews. 2 of them have earned a Sweet Score. Tacos El Bronco 2 is first here (94), Made In Mexico second (83). 100% of them sit at $ — under $15. Places here also get named for birria, churrasco and turkey club.

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What is the best tamales in East Bronx?

Tacos El Bronco 2 currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 94, built on 1,498 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.

How many places in East Bronx are known for their tamales?

We track 5. 2 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.

How much do places serving tamales cost in East Bronx?

The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 100% of the places we track here.

How is this list ordered?

By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.

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