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[Photo: Jared Cohee]

El Atoradero is a tiny Pueblan grocery that seems to be expanding its territory--if not in size, than at least in the hearts of the local Mexican and Central American community. Unfortunately, its kitchen is only open on the weekends, starting in the morning and continuing through an early lunch. Walk in on a Saturday and you'll be rewarded with the scent of a deep cauldron of carnitas simmering before you. Picaditas are similar to sopes, and I figure the difference is really just in size, but here the fresh corn tortilla is elongated and even larger than usual. El Atoradero's salsas are excellent, but the tomatillo truly shines for freshness and variety. They make only a small amount of picaditas daily, so ask for a taste, and marvel at their complexity. —Jared Cohee, Eating the World in NYC

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El Atoradero

800 East 149th Street, Bronx NY 10455 (map)
718-292-7949