I walked up to the store, and ominously they had a sign that said, "Red tamales only". Fortunately for me, they had both red and the sweet tamales, but just no green ones. I was worried that the red ones were going to be spicy, but they weren't at all. Red tamale- The masa is light and moist, with some granularity to it. The red chile pork filling is generously stuffed in the middle. It is tender, with shreds of pork. It is seasoned well with tomato and chile. Sweet tamale- This did not have any filling. Rather, it is a lightly sweetened masa with small raisins and anise. My first bite tasted strongly of anise, but subsequent bites allowed the sweetness to shine through. I liked how the raisins were small so they didn't dominate each bite. I want to come back here to try the champurrado and the green tamales! Note this is a take out place, with no seating. read more

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Updating my review, I visited this week and on my return to Alaska day, I bought 2 dozen tamales to take home. I grabbed the Green chicken chile and cheese and a dozen hatch chile and cheese. The chicken ones are great as always, the hatch chile and cheese is next level though. Insanely good! I am so glad to see this staple of El Paso is staying true to simple perfect tamales! read more

Tamales are the best I ever had.Service was amazing thank you and rice and beans too will by tamales from Pepe's Tamales from now on.

Bought red tamales this morning and they we not good at all. Tasted like old tamales tasted like they just reheated them

I've been buying Pepe's Tamales going on for 40 years and let me say that I could care less that there other tamale vendors in town. In my house only Pepe's. So to May disappointment this week when I got may 2 red dozen 2 green dozen and was shock to see the my red tamales were a disappointment with only a spoon full of meat at the top end and the rest was masa at $21.99 they should be recopeteado de carne or aleast the Masa covered in red Chile. Come on junior you have to keep the values that Don Pepe was so proud of. " Making a Great Tamale " read more

Best tamales we've had in ages! we bought a dozen red, a dozen green chile and cheese and a dozen green chicken. Well worth the drive to the Eastside of town. I wish their website indicated they accept CASH ONLY! You won't be disappointed in Pepe's Tamales! read more

Service was quick and friendly.... Great tamales!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!! Right off highway super accessible! read more

We stopped here passing through El Paso and thank goodness we did. We only tried the tamales verdes and they were absolutely delicious. I also got a barbacoa burrito and that too was amazing. Anytime we're passing through we will definitely go by Pepe's. read more

Every time I am in El Paso this is a must to take home to California. These are the absolute best tamales ever.

One of my favorite spots in El Paso. Kind of a hole in the wall- blink and you'll miss it kind of spots. They only have 4 tamales on the menu- green Chile, red Chile, Chile relleno and a sweet kind dessert one with raisins. All 4 are amazing and would recommend. In my experience the less they have on the menu, the better each individual item ends up being. He also makes them fresh each and everyday! The owner himself is extremely friendly and the recipe is a well kept family secret. There is a lot of history in those food. The price is also very well worth it. I would go take the trip just to talk to him and see what he has to say. I would totally recommend if you are in the area to go and visit this spot. Definitely take some home to go too as they reheat very well. read more

Pepe's Tamales - Tamales - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

I don't have any photos coming... apologies for that and POST-COVID, I'll do better with the pics Pepe's Tamales offers you exactly what you might be suspecting it offers - TAMALES! Now I cannot make my own. And the Mexican friends I have here seem to only get abuela to make them during holidays... so what is a fat white kid to do then, when he just wants rojo tamales but it's the middle of June! Well, that's where Pepe's comes in handy! Tamales year round baby! Now I'm hungry just thinking about it. read more

Bomb af. Great tamale. Will be back definitely for all holidays. Easy to get to fast service.

Great food just a little expensive for Tamales, but they're good. If they could add just a little bit more meat and a little bit more Masa, they'd be perfect. read more

First review for 2024! I was craving Green Chicken Tamales and I just couldn't find them anywhere, but then I remembered this place! This place satisfied my craving and I got my dozen for like 19.99, it's the same price as the Tapatia. I like Pepe's because this is their specialty and not like other places where you have to order ahead of time or sell just during the holidays. These tamales were delicious and very spicy, with the perfect amount of chicken! They also had regular pork and also rajas con queso. I also noticed on the menu they have a tamales special in the morning like from 7 to 10 am and they also sell barbacoa. Service was fast and friendly and there was no waiting in line! Will have to try the menudo as well! read more

I wish I could give this place 1000 stars ! I am originally from El Paso but I live in dallas , And by far these are the BEST tamales ever ! and they are big ( good size tamale ) In El Paso there is a big competition when it comes to authentic tamales and in Dallas there's literally no where you can find a good tamales . So everytime I come in town this is my first stop ! Literally ! Even when my grandpa comes down to Dallas for thanksgiving or holidays I always send him money to bring me multiple dozens because they are just so delicious! I crave them ! On thanksgiving I'll be eating these tamales instead of the turkey and big thanksgiving traditional feast the family makes . I'll even hide the tamales to make them last because once people see some Pepe's tamales , they all grab , And they don't just grab one , They grab like 3 at a time . I would highly recommend this place ! Also Jorge who is the beautiful smile you see when you first walk in was literally the nicest most welcoming guy ! He made us feel so special because of the great hospitality he gave us . You definitely don't get people who are this sweet and happy in life in Dallas . So it's always great and heart warming to come across people like Jorge ! Pepe's tamales will definitely be my go to forever in my heart place for literally the rest of my life . No other place could compare . read more

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The tamales were over priced for mid food. I had the red pork ones and they weren't great at all.

I went to Pepe's Tamala's and received the best experience. The owner was kind and friendly. I purchased the pork and chicken tamales. The tamales were moist and full of meat. I have been purchasing tamales from Pepe's Tamales since 1991. I still receive the same excellent service. Pepe's is a hidden gym. read more

We were perhaps the only people to come here for Champurrado instead of tamales. But, the Mexican chocolate drinks were huge and very delicious and the service was even better! Next time, we will try the tamales! Everyone who came in while I was there ordered like a dozen which was amazing! I feel like we missed out! Life is good when you try something new and Champurrado delivered! read more

The location on Mesa was not what I expected these to taste like. Its no longer there so maybe that's why? The nice ladies even gave me a look of unsurety. read more

Got tamales to go for my husband while I was in town on a business trip. Gentleman who helped me at the counter was very nice, good to talk with. $20 and some change (including tax) for a dozen tamales which I mixed between pork and chicken. They DO take cards here. Sure hope the food is good! read more

Pepe's Tamales - Updated prices/menu. February 10, 2022 - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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My first Yelp review and totally worth it. Pepe's Tamales is where it's AT! I've tried a lot of tamales in El Paso and these are by far my favourites. The pork and red chile is just right. Often I find this variety too salty or too soupy at other places. This one had the perfect ratio of flavours and ingredients. The tamales are fluffy and still maintain that moist density that makes a tamale delicious. What made my taste buds leap with joy, though, was Hatch green chile and cheese tamale. The best I've had, hands down. The cheese was melty and not watery and (again) the ratio of cheese to chile and filling to tamal dough was perfect! The real star, though, is the owner! I could have chatted with him all day about food and family history and the joy of a good tamale. read more

Pepe's Tamales - Pork and red chile sauce and chicken and chile tamales. (No picture of the Hatch green chile and cheese because I ate it too quickly!) - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Delicious Tamales, I got some tamales here a few years ago and they were great. When came back El Paso for work I had to visit again. Jorge was very nice and the tamales were delicious better than the last visit. Everyone needs to get some tamales here. I can't wait to go back to El Paso and Pepe's Tamales. Go Texas Tech read more

For my birthday I wanted to buy tamales . I've been wanting to try this place for a while and I finally did yesterday. Let me say these Tamales are bomb They are so well filled and taste amazing The owner seemed really nice too! Highly recommend read more

Really delicious tamales; though could be a little more moist. Would love it if they serve you with some sort of sauce or cheese topping. Not really a dine-in place but there are two tables and two chairs at each table. Cool science in simple decorations. Very straightforward menu. We were road tripping it and stopped in - split half a dozen tamales. They are very filling but you won't feel heavy as a result of eating them- just satisfied. That aspect is awesome! My husband found the green chili chicken one dry, the green chili & cheese ones were delicious and really hit the spot. Very friendly & quick service. read more

Excellent prices and delicious selections very friendly staff damn good menudo and tamales

Hot tamale!! I picked up 2 tamales from this place right after eating a massive lunch. They keep it simple here: only 3 flavors on the menu: pork with red chile, chicken with green chile, and sweet with anise and raisin. I thought I'd be too full to eat them after the large meal I'd had, but they smelled so good I had to dig in! I ended up wolfing down both within minutes. They were FANTASTIC! I cannot wait to go back to get more. Both had a great kick, and I particularly loved the chicken with green chile. At only $1.59 per tamale, they make a great snack! But they also have better deals if you order by the dozen or half dozen. I wish I had known about this place earlier because I would have placed orders for more events. Regardless, I will be coming back regularly for a quick snack whenever I am craving something small yet filling and spicy! Also, I paid for 2 tamales with a credit card. Many reviews have said they are cash only, but this has changed! read more

Pepe's Tamales - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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3.5 stars. I've been here more than once and the guy is super friendly and gives military discounts. The tamales unfortunately are just ok. Nothing really special with the exception of the cheese only one-no meat. But the other ones were just ok. I ended up finding a better tamale shop tbh so didn't come back. read more

The food is 10/10 and the service was great everyone is super friendly. I definitely recommend trying them out and guarantee you will be back read more

Childhood favorite! Always a must when i come home to visit Highly recommend the cheese & chile ones.

Tamales are delicious here, almost as good as the customer service ;) to Jorge. Ty for the hospitality and direction. Best wishes to Pepe's Tamales. read more

Good tamales! Definitely fills the craving. Consistent, clean and convenient. The sweet ones for me!

The red pork are so delicious, and the gentleman who works there is so friendly and welcoming. My favorite tamale spot in El Paso.

For flavors on the weekday. They open at 7am and are super friendly. No credit cards. I tried the pork red and the sweet one. The pork one was good, the corn had great texture and was delish. Plenty of pork filling. The chicken green is spicy. They also have a cheese green chili. Tamales were hot and fresh! read more

Pepe's Tamales - Pork with red chile. The real deal. - Mexican Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Excellent Tamales! We have been buying them for years, they are packed full of meat and it's hard to find any better!

Whenever I come and visit my family back in El Paso my parents are fully aware that I need Pepe's Tamales fully stocked in the fridge. These are some of the most authentic tamales I have come across in multiple cities. Pepe's has provided a solution to the pesky "not enough masa and too little meat". it is like the perfect balance between meat and masa that you will be delighted you bought a dozen (or three) to take home. The flavors and spices in their tamales is like a party in your mouth... seriously! The tamales are so tender and well prepped you will immediately notice the quality of Pepe's. Keep in mind the location is a little tricky but just keep an eye on their location at the shopping center and you'll be good to go. This isn't the place to come and try to make a full meal or even sit down and eat them. They're sole focus is on their tamales and I'm not complaining. As a loyal fan of them for years, I can only wish they would eventually bring business to San Antonio one day! read more

I had a great experience here. Jorge treated me like an old friend - excellent service and a bonus was the conversation about the history of the restaurant and his family. He is one of the most welcoming shop owners I have ever met. As for the food - delicious green chilli and chicken tamale - could have used a sauce or something on the side for a smidge more moisture, but the flavor was excellent and I could tell they were made with love. Hot, fresh, and tasty. I'm a fan and would certainly go back. read more

GREATEST TAMALES EVER!!!! I've never been much of a fan of Tamales, but when my out of town friend asked about Pepe's I was intrigued, 'how or why are these Tamales so darn famous?' Now I know why, they're absolutely delicious, all four varieties are great, but you should at least try the red chile ones which are the traditional. Seriously, this is some of the best food you can have in El Paso, period! WARNING: Take-Out and Cash Only. read more

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When one has one job and that's to make tamales, one better do a fine job of it...and Pepe's Tamales does just that! 4 varieties to choose from and all of them fire brilliantly on all cylinders! Btw, when a former President orders 3 dozen for an inauguration event, it's a good sign that this place is good! read more

Pepe's Tamales is by far the best in town. Not only do they have exceptional customer service they have without a doubt savory tamales . I got the green chili and cheese and red pork. Absolutely mouthwatering. I recommend this place to all my friends and family. read more

While I do enjoy a good tamale, I am not a huge fan as they are normally dry and usually flavorless. Well NOT here, these were really good. Nice level of spice and the flavor was great. We had these for lunch and only these, what a good meal and wow it was cheap, great deal! I tried both the Pork and Chicken, the seasoning made the meat taste great and the level of heat was perfect. The masa was moist and also had great flavor! I am very glad that I did some research and found this place, highly recommend! read more