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Inside Chinantla, North Brooklyn’s Other Tortilleria

The vast East Williamsburg operation produces a staggering number of tortillas daily—and it has a dark chapter in its history.

By Andy P. Smith

Oct. 25, 2016 · 3 min read

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Inside Chinantla, North Brooklyn’s Other Tortilleria

The vast East Williamsburg operation produces a staggering number of tortillas daily—and it has a dark chapter in its history.

Andy P. Smith October 25, 2016Oct 25, 2016 · 3 min read

Sure, you’ve heard of Tortilleria Mexicana Los Hermanos, but did you know they’re not the area’s only tortilla factory?

Just one mile away from the beloved Starr Street eatery…

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