Babylon's newest taqueria, Mamey Taquería, is a tiny, bright spot far from the village's main drag -- and its carnitas tacos are worth seeking out.

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Chicken tostadas are topped with lettuce, salsa fresca and avocado at Mamey Taquería in Babylon.

 

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Mamey Taquería in Babylon serves tacos, burritos and other Mexican cuisine.

 

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The seating area at Mamey Taquería in Babylon is cozy but offers patrons a place to sit down or take food out to go.

 

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Rosa and Miguel Matute, who run the show in the kitchen of Mamey Taquería in Babylon, with their son Eduardo, center, who manages the front of the house.

 

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Pork carnitas enchiladas served with rice and refried beans at Mamey Taquería in Babylon.

 

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A trio of tacos -- al pastor, carne asada and chicken -- at Mamey Taquería in Babylon.

 

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Warm churros dusted with sugar and served with dipping chocolate, left,and tres leches cake at Mamey Taquería in Babylon.

 

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Horchata dusted with cinnamon, left, and jamaica are both sweet options for a drink at Mamey Taquería in Babylon.

 

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