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    Leal's Bakery

    4.7 (22 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Tamales are excellent love the pork my favorite been a customer for a few years now and I highly recommend them

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    5 months ago

    The best tamale in the world!!! Super friendly!! Going to make this a regular stop forever!!

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    6 months ago

    None better, just tell them how you want your tamales. (I like black olives in mine) and they will make it for you

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    9 years ago

    Best tamales in Salinas. Homemade every day. At Christmas time the line is out the door.

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    Great authentic Mexican breads and food.

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    She said no, because her family makes their own tamales, but she said Leal's is the only place they'll buy their masa.

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