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    Pepe's Tamales

    4.4 (147 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    PEPE'S TAMALES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Gabe P.

    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.

    Nicole L.

    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 .

    Updated prices/menu. February 10, 2022

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    1 month ago

    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.

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    5 months ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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

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    4 years ago

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

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    4 years ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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