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Lupita's Tamales

4.5 (57 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Chicken tamales with salsa verde for breakfast with fried eggs on top. ‍
Brittany R.

Such good tamales! I got 3 dozen for Christmas Eve. 1dz chicken with salsa verde, 1dz Chile and cheese, and 1dz Pork with salsa rojo. They were all delicious!! They do not joke around with the filling! Perfect ratio. Will be ordering from here again.

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Los mejores tamales !!! Highly recommend Lupitas Tamales! Extremely flavorful, even ratio of masa and meat, and huge fan of the masa being moist!! Tamales de pollo en salsa verde were a HIT!!! Owner was extremely accommodating and service was phenomenal !

This is how I reheat my tamales.  In a cast iron pan or a hot plate.  JL way.
Mitch - Allaboutdafood R.

Family owned and ran private party. We decided Tamales as a last minute New Years Eve treat! I found them here on yelp and they are actually pretty good. I was impressed with how light and fluffy the Masa was. There is definitely a secret to making good tamales. The consistency of the masa, the way they flavor it, how much they use and how they wrap it. Lupita's has it all dialed in, even down to the shape and size of each one. I went a little overboard with my order, with 4 dozen . One green pork, one red chicken, one chili cheese and a mix of sweet one. My favorite hands down the Green Pork was number one. The flavor was very traditional without the greasy masa. The pork was tender and savory without being salty. Second the red chicken, the chicken fell apart in your mouth without being over cooked and the masa had a hint of red chili, not spicy just right. Third the strawberry. Yes strawberry. It's just a flavored masa. But this was really good. Lastly the chili cheese. The chili cheese is usually my favorite but.... I like my chili and cheese tamal to be picante!!! Spicy these were not. This is definitely a place to pick up some good authentic tamales and the price is right. Enjoy I will order again!!

Tamales are a nice size he is not stingy with the meat

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2 years ago

I ordered the cheese and Jalapeño tamales. Delicious and moist. Perfect size and texture. My family loved them. I plan to order more soon.

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2 years ago

I placed an order for a Christmas party. The tamales were delicious. I ordered chicken and cheese.

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2 years ago

they have really great tamales i would definitely get more and i would recommend it to others as well!!!!

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2 years ago

Tamales were delicious. Very nice people everything was made fresh and their other food looked delicious.

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2 years ago

Tamales were great and the price is competitive. Very responsive and easy to work with. We will definitely order again

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3 years ago

100% recommend these tamales. It's a pre order type deal but well worth it. You'll be back guaranteed. Just placed an order again :)

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3 years ago

Very tasty, ratio of masa, sauce and meat was perfect. Service was excellent like the tamales.

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tamales were delicious! so big and full of meat. excellent service. Homemade local tamales

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These have been the best tamales I've had in a long time. I have ordered twice for work and they deliver.

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These tamales taste like home. So good mass has good flavor. They do sell it out of their van is not a restaurant but super delicious.

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8 years ago

Ordered 2 dozen for the 1st time yesterday and these are by far the tastiest and cleanest tamales. No fat in meat and finley shredded.

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Ask the Community - Lupita's Tamales

Hello Sandy. I went to the place that I usually buy the tamales in the City of Norwalk but no…

Hello Veronica ! I sent you a direct message . Yes we are you can give us a call to place your order 562-900-4393 thank you !

Are you still taking orders for New Years Day? If so how much for 2 dozen?

Hello ! Yes orders can still be placed please feel free to give us a call to place your order :) 48$ for 2 dozens :)

Are you still taking orders for Christmas Eve pickup?

For New Year’s Eve yes!

Hi! I was wondering if the regular chili cheese is vegetarian friendly or if it has lard/broth? Thank you!

Hello! The regular tamales have lard . The vegan tamales are made with oil :)

Hi, would I be able to place an order if 9 dozen tamales for two weeks from now? It would be for Saturday, June 27th

Hi yes of course ! Please message or call the number . Thank you. !

Hi what city ? And for xmas eve dec24 would they have tamales?

We are in norwalk , yes for more info please call the number in our page . Thank you !

How much for a dozen?

20$ for beef (the meat is more expensive ) and 18$ per dozen for the rest

Does any one know the address to this place it only says norwalk?

Hello it’s a family business . Not an actual shop. Orders need to be placed at least 5 hours in advance . For holidays 2 days ahead

Does anyone know what time the store open and what day?

It's not an actual business location. They don't have regulated hours, they make tamales by order any day.

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Review Highlights - Lupita's Tamales

“Excellent tamales, with a good mix of masa and filling, and the strawberry tamales are moist and plump, definitely my favorite.”

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