The Antojitos Queen Of New York City | Street Food Icons

Felicitas Vargas, better known as Doña Fela, is the boss behind Antojitos Doña Fela, a Peruvian food truck serving “little cravings” that she runs with her daughters and granddaughter in Queens, New York City. After noticing there was an absence of Peruvian-style street food among the food carts in the city, Doña Fela made it her mission to bring the flavors of her homeland to the streets of New York. Doña Fela is the matriarch of her family and faced impossibly difficult challenges growing up, but has provided everything, including a strong work ethic, to her children.
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[@groundsymphony]

Typical old-school family own restaurant, mentioning every ingredient and procedures because no one would still be able to do it anyway xD

[@marcoarroyo7712]

Hit the nail on the head with that statement bc its so so true!

[@Jenny-qv6ml]

Facts!!

[@JOHNPT10]

Facts

[@trutj22]

Big facts

[@haroldponte40]

Why would it be funny 🤨 ?

[@flytothemoon50]

"That someone who buy the first 8 Tamale is freaking legend."

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

Beautiful United hard-working family. Food looks delicious. God bless them always. Greetings and respect to all from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽

[@Benice166]

Wow 80 years old and still going strong, God bless her and the family.

[@andrezp5613]

La historia donde vende 20 y un paisano le dice "deme 8" Me toco el corazón, siempre verás un hermano ayudandote y se correrá la voz de tu trabajo ♥

[@kinngrimm]

As an european, this is how i prefer to see the USA, a nation of immigrants all bringing their values, traditions and :) recepies to the table, living together hopefully peacefully and in such doing so making the place they live in ... great.

[@georgecoulter1935]

The US is a nation of immigrants, it is only the fools who forget the English were not native! It pains me when people talk of borders and not letting people try to make a better life for themselves. Without the immigrants of the 19th. century nothing would have been built in this country. And don't get me started about how the forefathers treated the Native Americans. These hard working ladies are amazing and succsessful!! Bravo.

[@96cespinoza]

This is the United States man. There’s maybe 10% of the population who has a close minded mentality and unfortunately that’s what is shown in the mass media.

[@ameenahhantakas]

💯💯💯💯

[@kinngrimm]

@@96cespinoza thats statisticly correct so to speak, i can't remember the name of the study but one of its conclusions was that roughly 10% of *any* population is as you put it 'closeminded*. Where it matters though, most of the time the other 90% are picking up the slack and the pieces when everything goes right. Question is, does everything go right? Population pressure, ressource shortages, product shortages(chips not the kind you eat ^^), job loss, no healthcare, cost for education, climate change and on and on are all things which put stress onto a society and when nothing really gets done due to partisan politics or *closemindedness* then loudmouth showboating demagogues like Trump suddenly have a chance to rise and in their shadow the extremists 10% florish. I know that most of the people in the USA like everywhere else just want to live their lives in piece and most of them are good people. The problem is when the 10% get too much attention and become a deciding factor. Add to that the bubbles where meanwhile we mostly all live in which gives different sets of information(not allways facts ^^) to different people and ofcause there will be problems. One thing which may help to counter this is trying to imagine that the concept of *we* needs to be broadened, it is not only *we* the white or black or ... people, it is not only the we all from my hometown or all the we from a state or the states, but all of humans which need to be concidered depending on what one is talking about or doing. Counterproductive to that in my opinion is the *philosophy of american exceptionalism* which is partly tought in US elite universities which implements the mindset that as you are an american you are pretty much allowed to do anything anywhere to anyone(simplified and broken down). It belongs to the mindset of supremacists and yet is taught to those who later on become politicians. If one seees nothing wrong with that, why even bother to ask why other nations may have a problem with the USA ^^. Sure in geopolitics morals often become secondary, but maybe that is one of the problems to act morally while not acting superior, arrogant or condacending. Anyways just some thoughts which pop up on the topic of close-mindedness. I wish you a good day :)

[@verlan3293]

Not sure why you're saying this as if the US is the only country with immigrants. Tonnes of other countries have a lot of immigrants including in Europe where you can find a similar diversity if not more lignuistically and culturally. US doesn't even have a monopoly on saturation of immigrants -- you find that in the middle east (UAE) which far exceeds any percentage that you can find in the US. It's present in droves of areas on every continent all around the world and it's nothing special to make note of "a nation of immigrants". Also not sure why people act like immigrants are some virtue, particularly in a nation like the US that has a history of being xenophobic, racist, sexist, and stifling freedoms (including religious freedoms) from its inception and never really managed to do any of those right for the majority of its history despite the opposite being advertised. Calling a nation 'a nation of immigrants' doesn't mean much when its police are committing genocide and put refugees in war-esque camps and separate families in 2021. I don't really understand the itch some people have to make flag-waving comments and to start unnecessary political dialogues. Was it not enough to just say the video was nice to watch and move on? I guess it was for some people.

[@memelordinsanity]

As an American-Peruvian (with family roots in Chincha and Lima nonetheless) it’s amazing to see our culture still alive and thriving in the states, especially our food!

[@ericktellez7632]

Can you tell me about the tamales thing? I thought they were mexican

[@memelordinsanity]

@@ericktellez7632 I am Mexican-Peruvian (Mother is from Lima, Father is from Mexico), the key difference is really consistency, flavors, and fillings between Peruvian and Mexican tamales. Peruvian tamales are a lot more greasy, usually have no filling, or pork filling, and some sort of addition like an olive. Mexican tamales are usually seen as more of a snack, with all kinds of fillings and a lot more rougher than Peruvian tamales/

[@mar7268]

@@ericktellez7632 tamales are Mexican that’s where they originate but like the person above me mentioned, other Latin American countries have their own version of tamales

[@jesusluna4498]

Que es esa huachaferia de american peruvian

[@tarolatte6803]

@@jesusluna4498 Qué huachafería ni nada. Está diciendo que es una persona americana y peruana. Te ofender por las huevas lol.

[@lo7892]

Awwww, grandma deserves a reward and a break! Bless this family of hard workers and lovely souls. I'm from the BX, I will make my way to Queens to get some of this deliciousness. Free massage for Stephanie on her lunch break 🥰

[@VicInc.]

Most likely she refuses breaks😂😂,grandmas who've got passion for what they do go are hard to stop

[@TheJesusAlejandra]

Yes, God bless granny, she had a tough life. Glad to see that they're successful vendors now!

[@micksterminator3]

Ive been living next to a Peruvian restaurant for 5 years now. I can smell it from my backyard, makes my mouth water everytime. Try it out if you can! Aguadito has dethroned menudo as my hangover cure.

[@hugozamora3824]

ohhhh man, aguadito!!!! its is such a great medicine for a hangover, same as caldo de gallina( gen soup ), its so good!!!

[@MoBaconLives]

This weekend I'm definitely getting food from them. I live 10 minutes away.

[@arthurone1]

Let us know how it went

[@WretchedDrummer]

niice

[@javyjavyjavyjavy]

will eat vicariously through you, those tamales looked bomb

[@zaggaona]

Try something for me.. Mexican here who has never eaten Peruvian food. Post something you suggest here and I'll try to find a spot out here in Chicago, lol

[@MoBaconLives]

@@zaggaona well papa a la huancaina is delicious but I also love the ceviche, arroz chaufa, anything with leche de tigre, lomo/pollo saltado, choros a la chalaca, jalea (fried seafood mountain), their roast chicken is amazing especially with the green sauce and finish it off will alfajores (it's a layered creamy caramel dessert that's to die for)

[@biggs1871]

Grandma is a triple OG, struggled and kept going, blessings 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@robertomoscoso8942]

2:51- "Carapulcra"- Is a spicy stew made with dried potatoes. It could also be made with chicken or without meat for those who don't eat pork, or are vegetarian or vegan. The carapulcra is one reason why you got to visit "La Doña", because you will have a difficult time finding it at the local Peruvian restaurants. I am from the area, and you are almost never going to see it on their menus.

[@elizabethjeanty3177]

As a Peruvian this makes me so happy !!!! I will definitely be stopping by and supporting ! Your grandmothers food reminds me so much of my own she just has the best touch. Keep shining you guys are amazing✨

[@elisburner9086]

Grandma has worked so hard all her life and witnessed so much. I’d be glad to sit and listen to her stories in the past

[@FoodandFootprints]

Thank you for highlighting Antojitos Doña Fela!! Absolutely incredible food and story

[@arlenesolis024]

When you cook with love, you know it so good. The love shows with their devotion and hard work, and of course, the delicious food. In this case, something that feed the people

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

It also shows that they cook with good ingredients and don't take shortcut, they start cooking at 3 am.

[@TheJesusAlejandra]

This gives me travel fever. I want to go visit Peru and learn more about their culture now

[@wussup12345]

Do it. Easily the best country in South America

[@CityHustleHD]

Oh man, that food looks 🔥😋 I’ve never had Peruvian food before. Definitely have to try it

[@MoBaconLives]

Peruvian food is very good. Peru has won multiple food awards and is practically known as one of the best food countries on earth.

[@guccimane623]

Depending on where you live, you’ll oftentimes find a ‘Papusaria’ right around the corner. They sell papusas- a simple dish, yet incredibly delicious and cheap. Google Pupuseria’s around your neighborhood

[@CityHustleHD]

@@guccimane623 That’s wassup. Yea I’ve had papusas before. Those go crazy. Im in Florida so I know there’s a Peruvian food spot around

[@MoBaconLives]

@@guccimane623 i think you mean pupuseria and that's from El Salvador not Peru

[@guccimane623]

@@MoBaconLives oh shoot, you’re right. My bad. It’s late at night and I’m a bit tired and now hungry 😀

[@suzannechipana279]

Wahhhhh grandma’s story made me teary-eyed💓 may they continue to blessed & hopefully one day I’ll get to try their cooking. que viva el Peru carajo🇵🇪

[@awesomeirlable]

Que orgullo es la señora. Que dios la bendiga

[@FoodandFootprints]

Peruvian food is some of the best in the world and this is the best place to get it in NYC!

[@rociorojas618]

absolutely peruvian food is sooo delicious

[@xcH1NOx1]

Felicidades y saludos, que dios los bendiga a ustedes y a los suyos! Stay grinding and be safe out there everyone.

[@ronin2387]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZCskmiNdqimf7s .

[@ertantawakkul3506]

God bless them and all the hard workers out there, the world is in motion because of you.

[@MiguelGarayStarty]

I love what Munchies is doing, I always love this kind of videos, and finally, I can see some PAISANOS selling great food on NY! Thanks Munchies for this, and let me say, great job on the subtitles! VIVA PERU!

[@nicholaidraai1111]

Family is everything. It's so inspiring to see stories like this. The culture, the food, the passion, the love. Real stories of real people out there. Mucho amor

[@palepa15]

Well done ladies! What an incredible family.

[@DanyCesc83]

Finally someone features Peruvian cuisine! Their food is so good 😂😂 and here in OC CA we always buy tons every week!

[@lucianoravina]

Doña Fela´s story is so touching! The hard working story of a lot of women not only in Lima but all Latinoamerica. And sometimes we are asking for motivation because something meaningless is going bad in our lifes. Viva el Peru y vivan las mujeres luchadoras!

[@JulieN-v4r]

The Real Cheff of the world, great history of success, accomplishment and Proud of her hard work y que VIVA PERU 🇵🇪

[@delgadoj8]

Great to see home grown Latin success being highlighted! God bless them all!!

[@henryreynoso3599]

7am sunday just left n its jan 16 n its 12 degree. They're there. Arroz con pollo,lomo, n more on the menu today. Legend.

[@MaeV808]

Much respect to these boss ladies. Especially grandma!

[@clarajulien]

Thank you for this Munchies! I am a proud Peruvian from a LONG LINE OF PERUVIANS WHO WORK VERY HARD! Great to see other Peruvians featured! Amazing cuisine, amazing people and an amazing story of people in the US working for themselves!

[@damaralexander1982]

What a wise woman, hard-working and courageous.

[@brahamsantos8777]

Queens is so diverse in so many ways is amazing hearing these stories to push and motivate

[@MrRobces1]

I always get the chicharron with camote and tamal, the typical Peruvian breakfast. Its great and delicious They have been our fav since 10 years ago, Doña Fela i will always wish you the best and thank you for making the Peruvian food been recognized in NY

[@oldlobo5654]

I hope that everyone that sees this in ny gives them some business so they can open a store front. Thanks to munchies for putting a spotlight on this hardworking family. Family businesses like this are dying out the cultures and traditions are being commercialized. It’s up to us the people as always to keep them alive. The food looks delicious my mouth is literally watering. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@markslongdick2489]

Dumbest comment ever. Foreigners are opening traditional restaurants everyday.

[@bluefish537]

Her work ethic is inspiring.

[@luisenriquealiagajeri593]

Wou thats an inspiring story. I worked with an arequipean woman, she must be in her 60s but they had something in common and is that they are really hardworkers!!!! So admirable

[@goredod3487]

ESA ES MI GENTE PERUANA, SIEMPRE TRABAJANDO , SIEMPRE ¡¡¡

[@emelyolvera512]

Grandmother, the alchemist, You spun gold out this hard life.

[@tetepeb]

Universe bless this woman and her family

[@candyayma2829]

Felicidades mujeres luchadoras fdlicidades

[@lovesucceed783]

Jesus Christ is blessing them already now & forever 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 .......

[@tetepeb]

@@lovesucceed783 He's dead so no he doesnt...

[@lovesucceed783]

@@tetepeb You saying Jesus exist makes him Alive ..... Mohammed bones is in Saudia, and buddha bones is in China , but YESHUA ( Jesus) is no where to be found because he rose from the dead in 3 days by the (Holy Spirit of God) from dying for our sins and will return soon ask the demons they will tell you . So REPENT your sins and believe in the only begotten son ( JESUS) of Jehovah ( GOD) before it's to late . Listen what do you have to lose but everything to gain in Christ . I tell you the truth because I LOVE YOU ..... You been served by a message from the HOLY SPIRIT of GOD ...🙏💌🙏💌🙏💌🙏🙏💌🙏💌🙏💌💌. P.S. ( Read John in the bible) 👏do it ,👏 do it ,👏 do it 👏. Much Love.....

[@tetepeb]

@@lovesucceed783 There is no proof he rose from the dead, if any he was taken away by someone and lived in hiding if he survived at all. So stop telling lies and continue this whole religion thing, the world would be a much better place without religion.

[@cindim.martinez9476]

Many hugs to the ladies!

[@redefiningmyself8598]

Abuelita created a legacy of strong women and strong family. Wishing you all continued success and blessings!!

[@arsenyturin]

I live in Queens and feel proud that my borough has such a diverse culture and cuisine!

[@BrownsugarBaby]

I love how close they are even though the boss didn't have her mother she's an inspiration and a very strong woman.

[@crissysweet1959]

The food looks so delicious. Whenever I'm in NYC will get some.

[@Kabarile31]

These women, especially the grandmother, are my newest inspiration.💃🏽

[@teresaconsueloballeto3023]

Mujeres trabajadoras,además de cocinar rico es muy bonito ver la unión y respecto que estas cuatro mujeres se tienen ....❤️

[@carlinetessier5500]

Me hacen llorar, pero de felicidad para ustedes , y los platos se ven ricos. Bendiciones!

[@JoeBlow_4]

Holy $#!+, that food looks like grandma's cooking. Epic. I'm just so enamored of their hard work and awesome looking original recipes.

[@MrHrld]

Very proud of this family! they are everything you see on this video and yes they have the best Peruvian tamales and empanadas. I make sure I get my fix every weekend!

[@amoljadhavqwerty]

this is so pure ❤️

[@prod.breezybiggavel7168]

God bless her and her dedication to keep going no matter the hardship. Very inspiring

[@melissaortizrodriguez5167]

Hermosas. Mujeres trabajadoras 🙌🏼❤️

[@Supermanrique]

El orgullo que tiene uno para sus abuelos ♥️ mi mamama era peruana tambien, me crio y cuando cocino, lo hago en su memoria porque era la persona mas importante para mi! the meals we cook bring us closer to our families and our culture 🇵🇪

[@gabybee1417]

Much love and respect From Los Angeles California

[@mehmetrumidemir1534]

When she told she herbs are snuggled I KNOW THE FOOD BOMB

[@yayo4nasal]

Grandma 80 years old prob runs circles around everybody!!! God bless her and her daughters

[@MonkyDollqueen]

“Love isn’t something you find. Love is something that finds you.”

[@FailedFlea93]

I think Mexican food is definitely the most popular latin food in the U.S. So, it's interesting to learn about the food of other latin countries that are not as popular or well known.

[@JaSidaK]

@A Google Random User Argentina says hi. We also have great food and one of the best food in Latin America.

[@janetrojas8939]

In General all the countries in Latin America have great food 😁😁

[@evalolacookie]

@@janetrojas8939 big difference that makes 🇵🇪 and 🇲🇽 stick out they have a ton of spices and condiments and huge variety of plates.

[@chalacoperu4871]

Hasta que llego la Peruana 😉

[@marybelperales6698]

Doña Fela ,inspiradora su historia,cualquier día paso por lo tamales 🫔 y si tiene su secreto al cocinar ES EL CARIÑO A TODA LA COMIDA QUE UD PREPARA ,ESE ES EL INGREDIENTE SECRETO,que le vaya muy bien en su negocio y bendiciones a Ud se ve fuerte y hay Fela para rato,FELICIDADES POR SER UNA INMIGRANTE MÁS QUE VIENE APORTAR Y DIFUNDIR NUESTRA DELICIOSA GASTRONOMÍA PERUANA 🇵🇪❤️!

[@MrLakers92]

I want to hug her 🤧

[@sonosproe6593]

K rica comida..... Es como ..estubieras en peru .... Y atendidas c lindas personas ... En especial la niña. Estefanía...... Muy amable. Y le sigan los exitos.....

[@lyar_studio3078]

Muchas felicidades tía, una gran sazón, muchos éxitos y bendiciones para ustedes un fuerte abrazo a la distancia

[@hasmeenc.4739]

Growing up in Peru my mom had her restaurant named “Antojitos” too. She stopped to put all of her efforts raising her kids instead and sold the restaurant to my aunt.

[@nadanalia3000]

What a legendary grandmother ❤️❤️ I wish I could try their food. Sending best wishes from New Zealand

[@beberodriguez2358]

The best South American food is Peruvian 😍

[@FailedFlea93]

I don't think I have ever had South American food. I have tried Mexican and Puerto Rican food and really enjoyed it.

[@beberodriguez2358]

@@FailedFlea93 it's a savory experience you'll enjoy and I agree your choices are phenomenal however for South American region Peru is uniquely good. enjoy ☺️

[@alexisdiestro5185]

@@FailedFlea93 fyi! Peru holds the best food in all Latin America! You can check it up it’s a fact! Peru holds some of the most respected chefs around the world. It’s has also won 8 years in a row for best destination by the world travel award for its gastronomy!

[@glumboy4229]

I can’t stop watching Seven Hunnid on KZbin bruhh😩

[@rociorojas618]

in south america and Latin America!

[@lifeinkorea333]

Cooking is so popular today because it's the perfect mix of food and fun. Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all. Love from Korea 🇰🇷💕

[@supersayiancella]

Que linda historia me trae mucha nostalgia de mi lindo Perú 🇵🇪 Bendiciones a esta bella familia y que bello escuchar esta historia familiar de mujeres Guerreras que gran ejemplo familiar. Bravo 👏 👏👏💕🇵🇪❤️🙏🏼🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@FluoxetinaBelcher]

Fuck yea, nothing like Native American food! Que viva Peru, QUE VIVA LA RAZA!

[@luissaldivar3974]

Indigenous American pride! From Northern Canada all the way to Southern Argentina.

[@andresvalencia7983]

Peruvian food isnt 100% native, its a mix between andean, spaniard, african and asian cuisine

[@HugsmadeDrugs]

The Peruvian food they are doing ain’t native, in fact what they do is mostly “criollo” food and arequipeñian food, which are mostly mixed or of spanish descent.

[@luissaldivar3974]

That's true. Only the people cooking the food is Indigenous American.

[@luissaldivar3974]

However there is food in Latin America that is mostly of Indigenous roots.

[@luisinhocuenta9496]

Esta historia me llena de alegria, cada dia pienso en mis raices peruanas, y estoy orgulloso de ello

[@carmelcapricorn7701]

All of the way from Peru 2 NY.🍎❤️🚖 Exported from one the best.

[@leslypaucar6540]

Peruvian food is one of the best cuisine in the world.

[@Gr3kiZon3]

Salud from Polonia!

[@ric7rd]

Que rico se ve todo como me gustaría probar todo. 😋 Saludos desde México

[@daolchang]

Viva el Peru carajo! 🥺❤️

[@ivaeradon4570]

I wanna give them all such BIG HUGS. I wish I lived anywhere near them so I could try their food!

[@faviollerena9996]

Ohh peruvian food ❤️❤️🇵🇪 Nice to see that people from other parts of the world can taste our food too.

[@Leni299]

Doña Fela's food is incredible. She also makes amazing turron de Doña Pepa, it is so soft - it sells out quickly. I think her business is only open on the weekends. 90th street and, Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights.

[@alejandracortes4806]

They’re an awesome, hard working family. And the fact that they had Black Lives Matter and Stop Asian Hate signs was awesome too. 🇵🇪👏🏼 -From a Mexican lady raised in the US Un orgullo a los Hispanos. 👏🏼

[@manuelluhanga]

Came from extreme hardships, survived and then later flourished. Never give up ya'll. Grandma is the boss.

[@obeb787]

How haven't foods like this gone mainstream in America?? Wow, what a wonderful family & womens! I wish I could buy from people like this everyday, Peruvians, but represent America better than any so called "Patriot".

[@jakemode]

Damn I miss NYC, now I wanna go purely to try this food

[@Brunoismyvoid]

Nothing like grandma’s food. Mine cooked sooo good.

[@daveotuwa5596]

My sister has been to Peru. The country home to one of the world's seven wonders?

[@SuperPankuka]

Mucho amor para todo ese matriarcado ❤❤❤

[@bigMzurythefantatic]

super dope to see some peruvian stuff ! My familys from Lima and was raised by my super peruvian grandma lol, i miss her cooking

[@juancarlosriveros7194]

This is why women are so amazingly powerful, I admire all of them.. Viva Perú! And its wonderful women!

[@pearl1357]

Glad to see the granddaughter has joined the business. Very precious 💖

[@maxx1mus1041]

I definitely need to stop by and get some of that great looking food

[@rodfarid2056]

why did everyone including me replay that dog bit hahahaha

[@InsideF1]

I would listen to that grandma all day... She has so much information to give for younger generation that not to give up easily in life.

[@mariposaorofusionfoodchann7573]

Love this Munchies segment!! Good to see family businesses promoted as well as this less known Peruvian cuisine!!

[@emsiti1675]

Sra Fela y familia congratulations on your success. I have had the pleasure and privilege of eating your delicious tamales, chicharrón, empanadas and alfajores so many times. First time a friend brought over some tamales and we asked him where he got them, he told us and on a saturaday we found her food cart down on Roosevelt Av and got a nice plate of chicharrón. Ever since, whenever we have a chance we stop by and get something deliciuos. The customer service is the best.Highly recommend it! Thank you 😊

[@salvadorsanchez6232]

Food made with Love and what A team they all make and grandma reminds me of my she heart and gem of the whole thing 💎I wish you lady's nothing but the best in life peace and love from FremontNebraska 🙏

[@713AMC]

Even the doggo knows who the boss is! 🤣🤣

[@brunolondinese5857]

las Reinas de Queens

[@halorita]

Can’t wait to find her 😍🥰🥰

[@nnamdi1292]

That looks like some hella good home cooked food.

[@justicejoycetv]

Whew honey. *May love find me.* Find us all. 😍💖💖💖