The Antojitos Queen Of New York City | Street Food Icons

[@Benice166]

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

[@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.

[@biggs1871]

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

[@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 🇲🇽

[@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!

[@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 🤨 ?

[@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 ♥

[@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)

[@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✨

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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

[@brahamsantos8777]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@Kabarile31]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@DanyCesc83]

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

[@arsenyturin]

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

[@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.

[@juancarlosriveros7194]

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

[@FoodandFootprints]

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

[@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.

[@xcH1NOx1]

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

[@ronin2387]

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[@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.

[@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 🇰🇷💕

[@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🇵🇪

[@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

[@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 🇵🇪

[@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 😀

[@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!

[@ndzgloria1733]

Hats off for the charming grandmother 👵 what a strong woman… always stay healthy and safe abuela. 💚🤗💚

[@awesomeirlable]

Que orgullo es la señora. Que dios la bendiga

[@pearl1357]

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

[@nadanalia3000]

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

[@melissaortizrodriguez5167]

Hermosas. Mujeres trabajadoras 🙌🏼❤️

[@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!

[@cindim.martinez9476]

Many hugs to the ladies!

[@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!

[@goredod3487]

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

[@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 👏 👏👏💕🇵🇪❤️🙏🏼🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@manuelluhanga]

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

[@NAEL782]

grandma and mom always best food

[@ivaeradon4570]

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

[@palepa15]

Well done ladies! What an incredible family.

[@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

[@MaddCB]

Grandma is the MVP...damn she practically raised herself and her own family...she gets all the praise!! Love this!! Good family, love and good food!

[@mariposaorofusionfoodchann7573]

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

[@faviollerena9996]

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

[@ertantawakkul3506]

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

[@Transformational_change]

Awesome ladies! You are right Grandma is the definition of a boss💯

[@jusme4142]

God bless them! Thanks for the coverage, long live carts. I’m not Hispanic, but was raised in Corona NYC, poor but most happy in this life, my heart is buried there. My family then moved to the rural midwest. As an adult I became very patriotic, I love this country, the eco diversity and respect both spectrums, even hot messes, white black browns; We all represent iconic Americans, be proud, true New York hustlers. It used to be illegal on junction blvd, now it has bursted, I’m glad we have options.

[@newclausitawiderko3039]

Hermosas señoras! Muy inspiradora su historia!

[@spacecowgurl57]

I too lost my Mother at a young age and my Father was always working. I began to run our home then later working part time and going to school. After graduation I continued to work then started junior college my Father had moved to Chicago as I worked my way to a degree. Sometimes I hitchhiked because of no car yet I managed. Its the foundation of who I am. You can either succumb to diversity of challenges or overcome. Simply put.

[@delgadoj8]

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

[@MaeV808]

Much respect to these boss ladies. Especially grandma!

[@teresajoymarquez9375]

I love how they worked so passionately..

[@anikanawar7365]

Thanks for never giving up. Now you're inspiring everyone out there! May The Almighty bless you.

[@valerieneal2747]

BLESS THESE WOMEN FOR ALL THEY DO. THEY ARE STRONG, HARDWO4KING AND THEY LOVE THEIR COMMUNITY ❤

[@mordecainaphtale6032]

Yes Ma’am... Thank you for your wisdom.

[@hernandoplay]

ok, ya me dio mucha hambre… la comida se ve super y la historia de éxito y orgullo me emocionaron. Gracias!

[@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

[@Kermit938]

These women are so talented

[@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 😊

[@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

[@gustavofernandez396]

I love Queens and these Queens !!!!

[@JulieN-v4r]

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

[@juancabrer95765]

I love their story. The mom now being 80 reflects back on her life. She was orphaned and physically abused growing up. I love seeing the legacy she leaves behind of hard work, rising above her suffering, contrasting with other lives who perhaps find excuses that are very well real. Heck she can say that as a woman she didn’t experience equality, she can say that as a Latino she suffered discrimination, but she rose above all of that because life mattered more and has earned great honor, respect, and admiration. No excuses, just hard work and progress.

[@zHipposaurus]

Bless this hard working family. Wish them nothing but more success!

[@cemprotecta]

As a half Peruvian, half Spaniard, it's amazing to see the persistence of such women who share a little bit of Peru in New York. Kudos!

[@pschreiber71]

Beautiful granny!

[@vanessaamesty6739]

Peruvian people are the hardest workers I know, I live here since 2017 and they are unreal. Also, the food is the best.

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

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

[@udcaps]

wow. tough times are to be had yes - but never a day without joy and real love for this team.

[@mapuanakupuna3471]

This Grandma rocks!!

[@bluefish537]

Her work ethic is inspiring.

[@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.

[@713AMC]

Even the doggo knows who the boss is! 🤣🤣

[@h.crawfin4423]

This is why I support this channel, no one does small family, friends or food truck business proud like this channel. I will be making a longer list of places to eat from because of this channel. Whomever you are mr 8 tamales you are loved forever

[@weston.weston]

I appreciate hearing their personal stories, so heavy and empowering. I am very proud of their success. The grandmother is astonishing, I ❤ her! I ❤ the BLM sign at their outdoor food station.

[@carlinetessier5500]

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

[@angiesanchez238]

God bless this family with many healthy and happy years together.🙏🏽

[@maxx1mus1041]

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

[@gabybee1417]

Much love and respect From Los Angeles California

[@user-qt5uf8pg2x]

Incredible story of Doña Fela. Hardwork and consistency is key. Congratulations to this group of women who bring traditional peruvian food. Porque asi es el peruano trabajador y honesto. Vamos!!!

[@romstar]

These wonderful women preserved and now they are successful! 🙏😭🙏Great lesson to hand down about never giving up!🙏😘😊

[@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 🙏

[@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

[@redefiningmyself8598]

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

[@janetrojas8939]

Una inspiración Doña Fela! Su comida se ve casera seguro que cuando algún Peruano la come se transporta por unos minutos a Perú, Espero que su legado siga por muchas generaciones!

[@damaralexander1982]

What a wise woman, hard-working and courageous.

[@FoodandFootprints]

The anticuchos are on another level!

[@greglops6722]

You guys put me on to this spot 🙌

[@FoodandFootprints]

@@greglops6722 Nice! So happy to see them get the recognition they deserve 🙌

[@jameson3359]

Que chulada! You outdid yourself again vice we need more of this 👍🏼

[@nic.k_o]

Doña Fela reminds me so much of my grandma. ^^ She has indigenous roots, as we live in the Northeast part of Brazil..

[@nigelkhan9278]

This is the definition of the American Dream. If you want to be successful and succeed you have to sacrifice and work hard. What is so amazing is that they are all women and they work for each other. Beautiful family.

[@piratehunterzoro6682]

I love the grandma so much she reminds me of my abuelita

[@Cris-du4ws]

Awesome, love seeing Latin women like them doing great. Especially those that pass down their life experience to the next generation. Reminds me of my grandma and her cooking. Wish I could still enjoy it today.