Welcome to Ana Maria

“ Only a 4.1?!?! I always appreciate places that offers meats at its roots because it really shows the creativity of people that historically did not have a lot. I tried the pig-nose gordita and it was fantastic! You can learn a lot about a country's history with their food. Bravo!! ”

“ Ana Maria's stall in the heart of the market offers a slice of authenticity that's hard to find elsewhere. Despite a slightly higher price tag, the quality and generous portions make it a worthwhile indulgence. I recently had the pleasure of trying their carne asada sope and gordita, and I must say, they did not disappoint. Ana Maria's commitment to authenticity shines through in every bite. The flavors are bold, the ingredients fresh, and the execution flawless. The carne asada sope was a delightful mix of savory and satisfying. The tender carne asada paired perfectly with the soft yet slightly crispy base of the sope. Topped with beans, crema, and guacamole, each bite offered a symphony of flavors that left me craving more. The gordita, on the other hand, was a revelation. Stuffed with generous portions of carne asada, beans, crema, and guacamole, it was a handheld feast that exceeded my expectations. The combination of textures and flavors was nothing short of divine. However, be warned: this is not a sandwich you can tackle with your hands alone. A fork is definitely required to fully enjoy this culinary masterpiece. While the prices may be a tad higher than other stalls in the market, Ana Maria more than makes up for it with the quality and quantity of their offerings. The portions are indeed killer, ensuring that you'll leave fully satisfied. In conclusion, if you're in search of authentic Mexican cuisine that doesn't compromise on flavor or quality, look no further than Ana Maria's stall. Whether you opt for the sope, gordita, or any other offering on their menu, you're in for a treat that's sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Don't let the price deter you; this is one culinary experience that's well worth every penny. ”

“ You'll get more meat from tacos than burritos here! Wonderful, quick service. Food is hot and ready. ”

“ I needed some comfort food and ordered the carne asada fries. They made the french fries fresh to order and piled it high with carne asada, cheese, cilantro, refried beans, spicy salsa (can choose other options) and some sour cream. The overall taste was good but the carne asada meat was dry. The tamarindo drink was super tasty and refreshing. ”

“ Jesus the tacos are huge!!! We ordered 3 tacos each thinking they were street sized ones, but not really. They are quite big and super tasty. The only one I didn't like was the asada one. It just tasted weird. Also, the place is located in the glorious Central market, good people watching and decent amount of options to eat and sit. (All pictures taken with Pixel 3 XL) ”

“ This is my favorite taco place at Grand Central Market. The meat is tender and the portions are humongous! I got one carne asada and one carnitas taco for $5 each. The gentleman who served me was fast and friendly with plenty of tables to eat at nearby. Parking is currently $4 for 90 minutes in the lot. ”

“ super delicious flavorful and packed with meat burrito! Would highly recommend and I would definitely come back it was so good. The guy at the counter just kept piling on more and more meat! It honestly doesn't look like much from the storefront inside of grand central market, especially next to another taco place right next door. We had originally come here for one of the iconic breakfast spots but the line was unacceptably long for a hungry girl waiting for breakfast (at around 10am lol). I saw a bunch of construction workers on line at this joint and that signaled to me that this place would have some good food , and the construction workers are always right! For $13, I got a huge burrito stuffed with more meat than I thought would be possible to stuff in a burrito. We're talking no filler here, no beans or rice or veggies which I probably could've requested but there was a bit of a language barrier. ”

“ I can't recommend this place enough. The food was delicious. I had one of their plates with asada, carnitas, and the add beans and rice. They also add tortillas. The plate was substantial, and I had food to bring back home (and I like to eat!) My son had a torta al pastor that he devoured. The service was excellent, the ladies at the counter were not only patient with me (I didn't know about some of the types of meats they had). They took their time to explain without being bothered. The place has a good influx of people, and that is a way I see the place is good! The horchata was also amazing. ”