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    Old El Paso Tamales

    3.8 (202 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Painted on the wall, if you see this you're in the right place.

    Fresh hot tamales!! Menudo on weekends. Good food but never open on time. Ambiance is fine.

    Aryanna K.

    No need to wait for Christmas, they have tamales all year! Anytime I'm craving Tamales, this is where I go to! The tamales are my favorite! They are so moist, fresh and really filling! You can get half a dozen for $18 or they are $3.50 each. Today we ordered 6 chicken and 6 beef. The beef is my favorite because of the flavor and juiciness of the meat. The masa is made to perfection as well. If you ask they also have a mouthwatering green salsa which is so tasty! The restaurant is hidden in mesa, but there is a ton of parking. The restaurant has tables inside and has movies on which is kinda cute! its a nice atmosphere, it feels like you're eating tamales at home with family. The staff is always so friendly and helpful! We ended up getting a half dozen today and the beef was so tasty we ordered another 2!

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    5 months ago

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    24 days ago

    No beans or rice available for the combos or burritos? At least they had the tamales I wanted.

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    2 months ago

    Hidden gem! Thank you yelp ! We will definitely be regulars here. We had sweet corn,chicken,beef and green chilie/cheese.

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    6 months ago

    We absolutely love the tamales here, delicious, stuffed, fresh. Everyone is nice, clean environment

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    3 years ago

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    7 months ago

    Great tamales!!! Fast friendly service! I'll be back again! I tried the beef this time and they are so good!!

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    1 year ago

    Amazing food and amazing service front the time I placed my order to when I got home the tamales was fresh and delicious

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    1 year ago

    This little place is amazing and cranks out hundreds of delicious fresh tamales! I was amazed!

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    11 months ago

    Found them on TikTok and I would recommend everyone to stop by and try their pork and chicken tamales 10/10 in my book !!

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    2 years ago

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    2 years ago

    The best tamales ever. My favorite is the chicken . During the holidays you have to get there before they open or you won't get any.

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    1 year ago

    Great food! I liked the variety of tamales. Service was good. Small, modest dining room but worth the money.

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    1 year ago

    The customer service is not good. Theyre prices are too high for the quality of the food. Tamales are 7/10 at best not worth the price.

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    1 year ago

    best tamales in the phoenix area hands down. they're green chili chicken tamales are amazing.

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    3 years ago

    The tamales are the best, been getting tamales from here since 2014! Best tamales in Mesa, Arizona

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    Order counter, Continual flow of patrons. Even the patio tables were full.

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