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    Tamale Lady

    4.6 (36 reviews)
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    Cliff S.

    These are amazing tamales. I really like the pork. There is a good balance of meat and meal. They are rather mild but that is great for some. I dress them up with sour cream and green sauce. They have to great locations. Walmart and Safeway. Out of their van with the rear door open.

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    Ladiie R.

    If you haven't tried these tamales, THEY ARE THE BEST IN TOWN! Marthas tamales are best and I don't buy from anyone else! Let me tell you. They have chicken pork beef and it's filled with lots of meat and good size! I top mine off with alittle salsa verde and cheese soooo good! They also have cheese and jalapeño filled with lots of cheese and the jalapeño is just right spice! I recommend 1000% percent! They sell at Safeway parking lot with a tan van trunk open or Walmart silver van! Ask for victor that is Marthas son 4087056552! They also have a Instagram @marthas.hot.tamales

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    3 years ago

    The best tamales in town. I meet Martha at the Walmart parking lot, last year . I picked up the tamales at her home.

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    2 years ago

    These are yummy tamales worth the drive. Good variety is so fresh and not skimpy on the meat.

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    4 years ago

    Really nice people I wish I loved their tamales but they're not that great unfortunately.

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    4 years ago

    Some of the best tamales I've ever had. They're also pretty large and fresh. The flavor is also on point!

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    7 years ago

    This place is the best local place I know to get some good ass tamales. When I want tamales I go looking for her and her only.

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    7 years ago

    Moved to Safeway on First street. Best tamales ever! We love the chicken, but pork and beef are good also. Phone 408.705.6552.

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    5 years ago

    she has the best tamales !!! you won't regret it I been buying tamales from here for yrs. Good size and lots of meat and cheese.

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    10 years ago

    Bomb. Every time they are suculant and have the chili ones I like. Good price but cant find her on holidays. That's the only problem, lol.

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    11 years ago

    Best tamales ever! I haven't seen them lately which makes me so sad. Does anyone have their contact info?

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    El Michoacano Restaurant - Dozen fresh oysters... $24.. 3/5...

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    3.8(417 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Best Mexican restaurant in Gilroy. Brought my mom and family for a birthday celebration. Handmade…read moretortillas. Everything we ordered was amazing: chile relleno, quesabirria tacos, shrimp. Excellent quality and great customer service. Food was brought out quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend! Great location and great place for a gathering!!

    Solid option in Gilroy for Mexican food -albeit a bit pricey. The menu heavily leans towards…read moreseafood and that is OK if that is your thing. For me, I am not a huge seafood lover- unless I am in Monterey or San Francisco. The vibe of this restaurant is pretty interesting. Think Dia de Los Muertos in a discoteca. I think this place better serves as somewhere to get drunk which makes the food seem better. The food is not bad , just doesn't stand out from anywhere else. On my visit, I opted for the chile verde with their handmade corn tortillas. The chile was spicy enough for me and the tortillas were fantastic. Shout out to the tortilla lady preparing those fresh all day! The refried beans were really runny- I should have asked if they offered whole pinto beans as an option. Service was pretty good, although I wasn't quite sure who our server was . We had multiple people come to our table during our visit. I think this restaurant is fun and interesting with solid food options. Would I be back? Yes, if I want to drink, listen to loud music and eat some damn good tortillas!

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    3.4(311 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    La hacienda is one of my go to Mexican restaurant in the area. The food and service is consistent…read morein quality. I've been here numerous times and they do offer special meal options depending on the day. On Sunday they offered quesabirria tacos, they were delicious. They put a lot of meat which is my personal preference. The consume was nicely flavored as well and comes with it. The menudeo was delicious as well. There are different options of beans, they offer however they are all so delicious. My normal order is the enchiladas verdes and you could never go wrong with them. The serving sizes are pretty large. In addition, they have a great kids menu for those with picky eaters. The services is good. Our server, Cesar, is the best server here and is very attentive to the table and is great at answering any questions you may have. This place is pretty spacious and they play music. They have different seating options which the host will offer. I'm not sure why the reviews are so horrible. It's never been my experience here. I recommend trying the place out if you're in the mood for some good Mexican food.

    I have been here several times out of convenience, and it has gotten progressively worse every…read moretime. I felt robbed after my last visit. 19.00 for a beer and a bowl of soup- ridiculous. I chose the tortilla soup because it was freezing cold in the bar area , and it sounded good. The soup was bland , boring and had limited ingredients. I had to order a side of avocado just to make it interesting to eat. The menu itself is tired and outdated. The food is mediocre and overpriced . In fact ,almost everything is over 20.00 now. I used to come here for the happy hour appetizers , and to watch a game. With food this bad, I don't think I'll even do that anymore. The only thing saving this place from one star is the friendly staff and good chips and salsa.

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    Carnitas Michoacan - Carnitas Plate

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    3.6(419 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Came in for lunch specifically for the carnitas as thy are the specialty of the house. Walking and…read moreI could see they were ready for the holidays with thir Mexican inspired tree. Lots of fun ornaments on this tree. Walked up to the counter to place our order and the lady helping us was very welcoming and friendly. We orderd a plater with carnitas and one with carne asada. They both came with fried beans, mexican rice, salad, and corn tortillas. The food was good, however, I feel the recipe has changed or the cook is someone differnt as the flavor of the carnitas is not as before in the past visits here. I remember the carnitas having a almost sticky consistancy with more seasoning. In my opinion the flavor and texture have deffinatly changed.

    After shopping all day we got hungry and carnitas is what GF and I decided on. This place did not…read moredisappoint. We got carnitas plater which not for some skin as well. Also came with rice and beans and homemade tortillas! It was all good. We also got asada nachos and it was great as well. You order your food from counter and they bring it to you. I tried the location in San Jose as well but this one is better. Rice was perfect and beans was ok. Nacho was good too but could have had more cheese. The chips held up well probably because we ask for the salsa on the side so it wouldn't get soggy. Will have to come back again when we are out in Gilroy.

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