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    The best al pastor (marinated pork) with pineapple tacos in the Valley and the owner is adorable!

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    Los Hernandez Tamales - Pork & Chicken Tamales (Fresh Steaming Hot) Fresh Garden Salsa & Green Salsa Jalapeño Tamales

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    We drove from Tacoma to Spokane and willingly added about 75 miles to the trip just to stop in…read moreUnion Gap for Los Hernandez. That should tell you something right there. This isn't some trendy stop or overhyped roadside thing. It's just really, really good food made by people who clearly care about what they're doing. We ordered the lunch plates and ended up sitting next to Mr. Hernandez himself. We got to hear about how he started the place because he genuinely loved working with masa, and how that slowly turned into winning a James Beard America's Classics award. Nothing flashy about it -- just years of doing it right. Knowing that story while eating the food made it feel even more special. The rice was fluffy and deeply seasoned -- not an afterthought. The homemade pinto beans were tender but still held their shape, topped with pico that added exactly the right acidity and freshness to balance the plate. Then the tamales -- jalapeño & cheese and pork. He spoke highly of the masa, and you could immediately tell why. The texture was spot on: moist but structured, never dense. The filling-to-masa ratio was right where it should be. Every bite felt balanced. The salsas were bright and flavorful, but they enhanced rather than covered anything up. You didn't need to smother the tamales -- they stood on their own. The place itself is humble and unpretentious. Floral tablecloths, paper plates, simple seating. Exactly how it should be. You're there for the food and the people behind it. They sell fresh and frozen tamales at a few other locations too, which is honestly dangerous information to have. Absolutely worth the detour. Five stars without hesitation.

    We always have to stop here when in town. Too late for the asparagus Tamales, but the pork,…read morechicken, and jalapeño & cheese tamales are just as good! We stopped in for a quick lunch break then armed to 2 dozen frozen tamales to bring home. Service is always quick. I love this place!

    Tacos Sanchez - foodtrucks - Updated May 2026

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