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Mexicana Mama

Open since 1998, Mexicana Mama not only serves incredibly authentic and flavorful dishes, but each item leaves you feeling like you just had an incredibly healthy meal—despite how much salsa you added to your burrito. Mexicana Mama has daily soups and seasonal vegetables and quesadillas and burrito are all available with veggie fillings for those who prefer not to have meat. For those who do like a little meat in their meal, the pork roasted with chilies is a highly recommended dish.

Mexican Mama is located at 525 Hudson Street, New York, NY, 212.924.4119‎