Day in the Life of an NYC STREET FOOD VENDOR! Making Mexican Tamales w/ Tamale Queen Evelia Coyotzi

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  • Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
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    How long would you last as a street food vendor?
    Evelia Coyotzi and her team get started every night around 8pm, working until 4 am when she rolls out her cart and sells hundreds of her famous tamales. She does this every day, rain or shine, winter and summer.
    She can’t afford to take a break.
    Why?
    Because she has to buy her vendor’s permit on the black market for $18,000 instead of the real cost of $200.
    Watch this video to understand a day in the life of an NYC street vendor, and why vending permits are so expensive.
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    Alex & Brian - the Nowhere Men - are NYC-based adventurers who quit their jobs to travel the world and celebrate stories of humanity, passion, and dedication around the globe. Subscribe to our channel for more 'Day in the Life' videos of people around NYC!
    We made this video in partnership with Street Vendor Project (www.streetvendor.org), an organization that represents and fights for the rights of NYC street vendors.
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  • @brendabrown157
    @brendabrown157 5 років тому +35

    Speechlesss , she looks so tired but still grinding. Praises to her and her work ethic. ty for recognizing her hard work.

    • @b5Bart
      @b5Bart Рік тому

      she actually has a legit restaurant now, its awesome to see

  • @mims7861
    @mims7861 5 років тому +34

    Came from Munchies episode!

  • @johngarcia9668
    @johngarcia9668 6 років тому +21

    She actually is from Tlaxcala, Mexico. But no one knows that state, so that's why she says that she is from Puebla State.

    • @NowhereMenTV
      @NowhereMenTV  6 років тому +3

      It's true - we're still in touch with her. We made that mistake in the video but she forgave us.

  • @Parisbella219
    @Parisbella219 5 років тому +16

    Queens native here 🙋🏻‍♀️ glad to see you guys showing the world what nyc is about, and not just Manhattan. Also, I was sad to see that munchies stole your story :( they should’ve at least given you credit in the description

    • @NowhereMenTV
      @NowhereMenTV  5 років тому +5

      Thanks, Mel. We were pretty shocked to see that, too. We should mention something to them!

    • @Parisbella219
      @Parisbella219 5 років тому +2

      Nowhere Men - Brian & Alex what can we do? I left them a message on their video. I hope they respond, but I doubt they care 🤷🏻‍♀️. Maybe do a video on how munchies stole your story? I’m sure you’re not the only one it happens to, it’d be cool to watch a video on how a creative thought is stolen on UA-cam.
      This was my comment:
      “This was so interesting, I especially loved it when NOWHERE MEN broke the same exact story TWO YEARS AGO! If you didn’t know, a small UA-cam channel called Nowhere men did the same story, with the same lady, exactly the same video two years ago. You could’ve at least given them credit or referenced them as an inspiration for your video. In case you want to watch the original video:
      ua-cam.com/video/yCIHsr41pWQ/v-deo.html “

    • @NowhereMenTV
      @NowhereMenTV  5 років тому +1

      @@Parisbella219 Thanks Mel. I'm not sure it's worth making a big stink. If we think of something we'll let you know, but for now we appreciate your support!

  • @omayrajuarez2986
    @omayrajuarez2986 5 років тому +7

    Im so proud of you, Evelias..... From México 🇲🇽✌️

  • @jayfive6969
    @jayfive6969 3 роки тому +1

    dope video. God bless that ladies hard work!

  • @elinorruskin8027
    @elinorruskin8027 7 років тому +1

    I love street food. thanks for showing me this.

  • @charliechan4274
    @charliechan4274 5 років тому +21

    I'm Asian but I love Spanish food more than Chinese food :)

    • @israelrodriguezponce6052
      @israelrodriguezponce6052 5 років тому +5

      Charlie Chan. You mine Mexican food not Spanish ok

    • @2toneajax91
      @2toneajax91 4 роки тому +2

      Israel Rodriguez You forgot to spell “mean”

    • @adeedee8078
      @adeedee8078 3 роки тому

      @@2toneajax91 thank you 2tone

    • @vnimo7094
      @vnimo7094 2 роки тому

      Hey Chaki Chan, wtf is Spanish food?

  • @noelflores2547
    @noelflores2547 7 років тому +11

    Awesome video guys!!👍🏼
    Her tamales Are great ! I'm so lucky that I live close by there

    • @NowhereMenTV
      @NowhereMenTV  7 років тому

      So awesome that you've tried them! She is the best.

    • @AMDpc067
      @AMDpc067 2 роки тому

      Where are they located?

  • @dannybetanzos3052
    @dannybetanzos3052 7 років тому +16

    yea love her tamales shes in junction of the 7 line also love my 103 lady

    • @NowhereMenTV
      @NowhereMenTV  7 років тому +1

      We're all about the Oaxaqueña :)

  • @josedegante7418
    @josedegante7418 7 років тому +13

    Do you guys know, what happened to the sister who used to sell Tamales in 182 street? They used to be there for more than a decade already, I have passed by several times now, but I haven't seen them. I miss them good tamales, I just hope these two ladies are ok. Thanks for also sharing locations of where to find Las Tamaleras. Thanks

    • @NowhereMenTV
      @NowhereMenTV  7 років тому +2

      Not sure Jose... Hopefully everything is fine!

    • @joseimaginador
      @joseimaginador 7 років тому +2

      You are right! Hopefully these hard working women are doing well.
      Thanks for replying!

    • @tomjaden936
      @tomjaden936 5 років тому +1

      Oooo I know who you taking about I think she left the state

  • @erickcarbajaldelllano3338
    @erickcarbajaldelllano3338 5 років тому +2

    You don´t really know the perfect tamal until you try "La Guajolota" style Whit a hot crunchy" Bolillo"

  • @acrylleak4340
    @acrylleak4340 4 роки тому +2

    Your chanel is Underated because of too short videos, but you made a great job here, and we need more..

    • @NowhereMenTV
      @NowhereMenTV  4 роки тому +1

      thank you, appreciate it - glad you're enjoying them!

  • @radicalcenter3902
    @radicalcenter3902 Рік тому

    Amazing video

  • @pattysuechandler-lindquist3159

    8/4/22: Great story about Aveila and family making street vending TAMALES, lots of work, and she's rewarded, she better not ever leave, New Yorkers will have withdrawal.
    Patty Sue in MARYLAND

  • @vanessaramos5727
    @vanessaramos5727 Рік тому

    Mooinnntooonnnnnn d e tamales allí 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I loved it 🤣🤣😂😂😂😂🤪🤪😜😂😂 I love their carisma 😂😂😂🤪🤪😜😜😜🤣🤣🤣

  • @wilsonhurtado2923
    @wilsonhurtado2923 7 років тому +5

    Keep it upp 💯💯💯

    • @NowhereMenTV
      @NowhereMenTV  7 років тому +2

      Thanks Wilson! Appreciate the encouragement.

  • @mistervazquez8067
    @mistervazquez8067 3 роки тому +2

    EVELINA COYOTZI es la Mejor TAMALERA en todo New York....por que es de TLAXCALA 💖

  • @suzieq4750
    @suzieq4750 6 років тому +7

    NY needs to step up and give these vendors permits instead of standing by while they are being financially raped!

  • @panzerommel
    @panzerommel 5 років тому

    good stuff

  • @anamarier4791
    @anamarier4791 2 роки тому

    wait there was a part in the video of one of y'all sleeping so... obviously not true 😂😂🤣

  • @gewei4912
    @gewei4912 6 років тому

    what kind of tamles you guys get?
    plz respond, i need to try them

  • @robertoleonijr4066
    @robertoleonijr4066 2 роки тому

    Can anybody please tell me where I could get those electronic signs that the street vendor has in their cart? Thanks.

  • @bigdaddyoficial3621
    @bigdaddyoficial3621 4 роки тому

    Visit TAMALE FACTORY 👍 in Gresham OREGÓN the Best TAMALES in Oregón!!!

  • @ruditpedraza9333
    @ruditpedraza9333 5 років тому +1

    WE HAVE A ''TORTA DE TAMAL''?

  • @mariocisneros911
    @mariocisneros911 2 роки тому

    Looks a lot like Chicago

  • @joselperez7301
    @joselperez7301 Рік тому

    Lesly

  • @noregrets7469
    @noregrets7469 3 роки тому

    Sounds like kickbacks to me but then again what’s “not new” with our local government!

  • @johnizarpatefilms8820
    @johnizarpatefilms8820 7 років тому +2

    18,000 a year or a month?

    • @NowhereMenTV
      @NowhereMenTV  7 років тому +8

      $18,000 every 2 years. A month would be crazzzzy. It's still crazy, to be honest.

  • @chrisrom8571
    @chrisrom8571 6 років тому

    Where is she located? I'd like to go

    • @NowhereMenTV
      @NowhereMenTV  6 років тому +1

      Shes below Junction Blvd off the 7 (if she still works where we filmed this)

    • @chrisrom8571
      @chrisrom8571 6 років тому

      🙏🏼 thanks

  • @Grimpmann
    @Grimpmann 7 років тому +4

    That's what happens when a city is plagued by mass corruption. Why anyone would want to live in that trash heap is beyond me.

  • @diegoshrek89
    @diegoshrek89 7 років тому +4

    How much does she make a month to pay $18000

    • @NowhereMenTV
      @NowhereMenTV  7 років тому +11

      Not sure, but you can imagine that it's quite a challenge. We have a TON of respect for Evelia. She works her ass off to make a living.

    • @kostas5579
      @kostas5579 4 роки тому +1

      Don't be fooled. Lots of money in this business.

    • @diegoshrek89
      @diegoshrek89 4 роки тому

      @@NowhereMenTV great video I live by there and I think is awesome that you guys promote and introduce different foods to USA gastronomy great job

    • @NowhereMenTV
      @NowhereMenTV  4 роки тому

      @@diegoshrek89 Thanks!

  • @luisoctaviopadilla4011
    @luisoctaviopadilla4011 5 років тому +1

    ok, just one little thing, the singular form is TAMAL (cutt it out the "e", doesn't exist, finish the word with a final "L") the plural is Tamales but the singular is Tamal, simple, and that´s it, cutt that wird "e" your saying, please, correct that, and of course enjoy a delicius Tamal
    (Real Academy of the Spanish Language set that in spanish all words that end with final "L", the plural should be "ES" (if you just put an "S" its incorrect, like Tamal / Tamals, that wrong).
    It has to be:
    -Tamal / Tamales
    -Temporal / Temporales
    -Cristal / Cristales
    Parcial / Parciales

    • @vanessaramos5727
      @vanessaramos5727 4 роки тому

      Agradece rpiemro que nada que Los cuavos Sean portado buen Buena Honda y estan romocionando Los TAMLEeee TAMAlee dejate de corrwgir tu y mejor pobre a promober Los tamales tambien

  • @jettrink7510
    @jettrink7510 5 років тому

    Oh this little taco is the so wonderful and it only cost me $8.50... Hey I suggest you just keep your money for yourself... that food is probably not essential to sustain your life.

  • @mariocisneros911
    @mariocisneros911 3 роки тому

    We didnt have parents who paid for our education . We have no choice. Yery few opportunities that's why.

  • @polkim8089
    @polkim8089 2 роки тому

    Brutal ... lack of sleep ... who she doing it for? Family

  • @jasonperez9164
    @jasonperez9164 6 років тому +3

    Those aren't authentic Mexican tamales...our mothers and grandmother's made them from fresh ingredients. Never from can produce

    • @NowhereMenTV
      @NowhereMenTV  6 років тому +5

      You gotta use what you can to get by, my friend. She's making 600 a day to sell on the streets of NYC for $1.

    • @jasonperez9164
      @jasonperez9164 6 років тому +1

      Nowhere Men TV I agree. Down here we pay 4.50 for a dozen

    • @stern29
      @stern29 5 років тому +3

      En otro video se ve como los hacen y están bien, usar productos enlatados como piñas en almíbar o rajas de chile no es un crimen, mi abuelita (qepd) también llegó a usar algunos productos enlatados, además considera que en USA no hay de todo como aquí a la mano.

    • @garza7676
      @garza7676 3 роки тому +2

      My family is from Jaslico and have family in DF . They look pretty damm fresh . There making them by hand doesn’t get anymore legit . She’s honesty doing the community a service by only charging $1 . When is the last time you paid a $1 for everything handmade .great story guys

    • @jasonperez9164
      @jasonperez9164 3 роки тому

      @@garza7676 in South Texas we buy them for 6$ doz

  • @esantiago5911
    @esantiago5911 5 років тому +1

    Tamales and Mexican are definitely not new York and that tamales are nasty these ppl food has no flavor

    • @corn2214
      @corn2214 4 роки тому +5

      Edmund Santiago stfu man always fucking disprecting our damn culture what the fuck are you I’m guessing your some other type of Latino who thinks they’re bad they sell better than your mommy’s damn food so stfu bitch

    • @johnnyng7133
      @johnnyng7133 3 місяці тому

      Yes, she's from Mexico, but since its made in NYC, it must be nasty, not authentic and, of course, have no flavor. That's why she can't sell a single one. At the end of the day, she has no choice but to toss full bins of food away and... wait, what? She SELLS OUT every single day? 600+ per day for 15 (now 20) years? Many of them sold to fellow Mexican immigrants, who know how it is supposed to taste?? How is this possible? Oh. Yes. YOU HAVE NO CLUE WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. Hahahahaha