Been dying to try this spot for years but they close at 10:30am so the timing never works out. Well today, it did. I caught them right before closing so they were sold out of everything except pork and chicken. That's good enough for me! The pork was wrapped in banana leaf and that kept it super moist. Flavor was really good. The chicken was wrapped normally and it wasn't as moist but still good. The flavor is so good. All in all this is my new go to spot. read more

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THE BEST tamales and arroz con leche. There is a large variety of tamales including sweet tamales. The chicken are not spicy at all and I'm a bigger fan of the tamales de platano. The owner is kind enough to prepare them for you with crema and salsa which I absolutely love. The line can get long sometimes so I like to go early. He only has a limited supply of each item so don't miss out. The owner is so friendly and recognizes his regular which I find very endearing. Come check out the best tamal stand in Santa Ana! read more

Very skipping tamales not enough meat. Nice people. Not what I expected. Would never buy again

I used to really love this place. The last two times I've gone the tamales are really dry. I think the customer service is wonderful however the quality did decline read more

During the holidays my wife really wanted some tamales for Christmas dinner since our plans changed last minute. Searching through yelp, i found Tamales Irma so i decided to give it a try. In my search it was hard to determine if the other reviews for other places were for the tamales or for other items on the menu. Ended up going on Christmas eve, early in the morning when they opened thinking that it was going to be pretty busy and they would sell out. Ordered the chicken and pork tamales in both the corn husk and banana leaf wrappers. Overall flavors were good but i found that the banana leaf wrapped ones had more moisture and the corn husk ones to be a little dry. The filling and masa ratio was ok but again, I though the banana leaf ones had a better ratio. The tamales also came with a salsa which i thought was excellent and had a good kick. Overall i would recommend this place especially since they are a small business which just focuses on tamales. read more

Los tamales de elote muy ricos, los de puerco tambien muy buen sabor y picositos. Will definitely be back for the sweet elote tamales.

These tamales are made by angels. Expect lines, show up early, but we'll worth it. Best tamales around.

4 stars for being satisfying, not overly masa-y, tender, and cheap! ====== Apparently, they weren't at their usual stop because they were on vacation. I was messaged this after my review was posted, but it would have been nice to know this on their main website or something of the sort. Besides the miscommunication, their tamales are quite yummy. I have this thing where I throw away a lot of the carby part of anything because I don't work out. I'll tend to eat the filling, or rip off the doughy bits of things because I just don't want to put in the extra effort to burn some calories lol This doesn't happen there. $8 for 3 banana leaf tamales (1 pork, chicken, and chili cheese), and one normal chicken tamale. The salsa they provide is "fire" haha In regards to size, it's slightly more than a snack, not a meal. Two will get you full, but one will more than satisfy. The chili cheese is prolly my favorite because the surprise tomato was really nice. You don't tend to find that in these types. As for the the chicken, it was tender, but didn't have complete resistance to a fork. I still enjoyed this one. Their salsa is quite flavorful and has a bit of a kick to it. It's quite colorful, with red, green, and brown things floating around. Probably one of the more better salsas I've had. Service was quick and friendly. I paid with cash and was handed my bag of goodies immediately. English was spoken, though the menu is in Spanish. read more

Tamales Irma - Banana leaf chicken tamale. I added yogurt, their salsa, and some scallion oil - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

The tamales from this business are really fabulous. They are wrapped in banana leaves - thinner than most tamales - which we all loved - and moist and flavorful. For our Christmas Eve dinner, we got the chicken, pork, jalapeno & cheese, and pineapple tamales. The salsa that comes with them (for purchase) is very hot, but incredibly flavorful. Everyone loved the food!! This is a food truck.....finding the truck was easy and they 2 men working the truck were efficient and nice. I highly recommend! read more

My favorite tamale place to date! I have finally found my banana leaf tamales that not only tastes good, but is cheap! The sign in my picture is inaccurate, chicharrón is offered un banana leaf, not corn husk. I ordered all the savory flavors offered in banana leaf and corn husk wrap and skipped the sweet ones this time. All of the banana leaf wrapped tamales were moist and very flavorful with a very nice leaf flavor infused into the masa. My favorite one of the banana leaf is the chicharrón because it's seasoned so well and doesn't taste dry at all - pork rinds are just nice and fatty. :) None of the flavors particularly stood out to me for the corn husk varieties, but the meat filling definitely seems to be more compared to the banana leaf varieties. I recommend trying any of the corn husk ones, you can't go wrong because it's a really good tamale! Great masa and super cheap! Banana leaf varieties are $1.75 and corn husk varieties are $1.50. The green and red homemade salsa is a must and it's free with your order, just make sure to ask for it. The only thing to note is that they sell out quick and opens early in the morning at 6, but they really usually arrive by 6:30. I waited half an hour for them to open today and saw someone else mention that it's typical they run half an hour late. Super friendly and straightforward guy running the shop so the lines go quickly. This is a food truck so I have a photo to show a more exact location (across from the Flower Nail place). Love these banana leaf tamales - will be back! read more

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First time trying and will definitely be back! I'm an avid tamale lover and this place didn't disappoint. I tried the chicharon, rajas con queso, and Pollo. They were wrapped in banana leaves, had plenty of meat, and the masa was flavorful. The guy I interacted with was so very nice and gave me a free corn tamale to try. It was delicious!!!! Most certainly give this spot a try and support your small businesses! This one is worth it! read more

Tamales Irma is a hidden gem of tamale gold in the city of Santa Ana. I went Saturday morning to hopefully get my hands on some delicious tamales because some of the reviews alluded to tamales being first come first serve. I think for the holidays you could order ahead of time but I didn't have time to try this. Nonetheless, luck was on my side because I was able to buy chicken and pork, banana leaf wrapped, tamales. Flavor: the masa melts in your mouth, the meat seasoning/flavor taste authentic and the clearly homemade salsa adds an extra hint of spice. Location: Great spot in the community with ample parking, the Yelp direction is accurate, it takes you to the exact spot of their tamale truck. Service: Friendly and efficient. You can pay in cash, Venmo, or Zelle. Overall: I'm so happy I was able to try Tamales Irma. I'll be taking these tamales to a potluck and I am sure they will be a hit. I can't wait to be back to Tamales Irma and try different flavors. Thank you for bringing authentic tamales to Orange County. read more

Tamales Irma - Pork, banana leaf wrapped, tamal with their salsa. I added my own sour cream & cotija cheese. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

For the past 15 years, this place has been my go-to for amazing, fresh food, and it has never disappointed me! The quality is consistently excellent, and each visit feels like a reunion with flavors I love. The staff is always friendly, and Hugo, in particular, provides excellent customer service that makes the experience even more enjoyable. The clean ambiance adds to the overall appeal. As a family-owned business, they truly value their customers and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Everyone I have recommended or introduced to the food here has been pleased, and I'm always excited to share this gem with others. They offer a delicious variety of flavored tamales, including Chicken, Pork, Mole, Chicharron, Elote, and many more! Plus, the ability to pay easily with social platforms like Venmo or cash, along with the option to call in to place orders, makes everything incredibly convenient. It's perfect for morning runs or a weekend breakfast idea! You can reach them at 1-714-307-7181. From the first bite to the last, every dish is crafted with care and passion. I can't recommend this place enough; if you haven't been, you are truly missing out on something special. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-timer, this is a must-visit spot. You can always count on them, whether you are buying one item or multiple dozens. I'm translating so many others could also take advantage of such deliciousness, a recommendation from Erasmo. Here's to many more years of delicious meals! ****** Durante los últimos 15 años, este lugar ha sido mi favorito para disfrutar de comida fresca y deliciosa, ¡y nunca me ha decepcionado! La calidad es consistentemente excelente, y cada visita se siente como una reunión con sabores que amo. El personal siempre es amable, y Hugo, en particular, brinda un excelente servicio al cliente que hace que la experiencia sea aún más agradable. La limpieza del ambiente suma al atractivo general. Como un negocio familiar, realmente valoran a sus clientes y crean una atmósfera cálida y acogedora. Todos los que he recomendado o presentado la comida aquí han quedado satisfechos, y siempre estoy emocionado de compartir esta joya con otros. Ofrecen una deliciosa variedad de tamales, incluyendo Pollo, Cerdo, Mole, Chicharrón, Elote y muchos más. Además, la posibilidad de pagar fácilmente con plataformas sociales como Venmo o en efectivo, junto con la opción de llamar para hacer pedidos, hace que todo sea increíblemente conveniente. ¡Es perfecto para las carreras matutinas o una idea de desayuno de fin de semana! Puedes contactarlos al 1-714-307-7181. Desde el primer bocado hasta el último, cada plato está elaborado con cuidado y pasión. No puedo recomendar este lugar lo suficiente; si no has estado, realmente te estás perdiendo algo especial. Ya seas un fan de toda la vida o un recién llegado, este es un lugar que debes visitar. Siempre puedes contar con ellos, ya sea que compres un artículo o múltiples docenas. Estoy traduciendo para que muchos otros también puedan aprovechar esta delicia, una recomendación de Erasmo. ¡Aquí está por muchos más años de comidas deliciosas! ****** Trong suốt 15 năm qua, nơi này luôn là điểm đến yêu thích của tôi để thưởng thức những món ăn tươi ngon, và nó chưa bao giờ làm tôi thất vọng! Chất lượng món ăn luôn ổn định và mỗi lần đến đây đều mang lại cảm giác như gặp lại những hương vị tôi yêu thích. Nhân viên luôn thân thiện, và Hugo, trong đặc biệt, cung cấp dịch vụ khách hàng tuyệt vời khiến trải nghiệm càng thêm thú vị. Không gian sạch sẽ cũng tăng thêm sức hấp dẫn chung. Là một doanh nghiệp gia đình, họ thực sự trân trọng khách hàng và tạo ra một bầu không khí ấm áp, thân thiện. Mọi người mà tôi đã giới thiệu hoặc đưa đến đây đều rất hài lòng, và tôi luôn vui mừng khi chia sẻ viên ngọc quý này với người khác. Họ cung cấp một loạt các loại tamales ngon miệng, bao gồm Gà, Heo, Mole, Chicharrón, Elote và nhiều loại khác. Ngoài ra, việc thanh toán dễ dàng qua các nền tảng xã hội như Venmo hoặc tiền mặt, cùng với tùy chọn gọi điện để đặt hàng, làm cho mọi thứ trở nên cực kỳ thuận tiện. Đây là một ý tưởng tuyệt vời cho các cuộc chạy sáng hoặc bữa sáng cuối tuần! Bạn có thể liên hệ với họ qua số 1-714-307-7181. Từ miếng đầu tiên đến miếng cuối cùng, mỗi món ăn đều được chế biến với sự chăm chút và đam mê. Tôi không thể khuyên nơi này đủ; nếu bạn chưa đến, bạn thực sự đang bỏ lỡ một điều gì đó đặc biệt. Dù bạn là fan lâu năm hay lần đầu tiên đến, đây là một địa điểm bạn nhất định phải ghé thăm. Bạn luôn có thể tin tưởng vào họ, dù bạn mua một món hay nhiều chục món. Tôi đang dịch để nhiều người khác cũng có thể tận hưởng sự ngon miệng này, một lời khuyên từ Erasmo. Chúc cho nhiều năm nữa thưởng thức những món ăn ngon! read more

THESE HIT THE SPOT!! Honestly I was craving some tamales but I hate when they're dry af and these did not disappoint!!! They prepare them if you'd like and that is sooo bomb. They actually have a lot on their menu! They have tamales en hoja de maiz and tamales en hoja de platano. They have many options to choose from from tamale de dulce to spicy and vegetarian options like the rajas con queso. Overall this is my new spot for sure! read more

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Was jonesing for tamales. Well, this showed up on my search. I am a serious fan of these Tomales. I was kind of late but the TomLes in Banana leaves were absolutely amazing. I will be back, Will recommend to anyone, and look forward to enjoying them again. Don't forget to Chile sauce. Good, great, and just what I was jonesing for!!! read more

Interesting little food truck/cart in Santa Ana. Good price but cash only. Come early because they close by 11am. Interesting that they sell tamles with banana leaves. read more

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First thing first, First come first serve I wanted the most popular tamale and they were sold, all good cause there other Tamales are just a good pack with Love and t 3Daste. Great friendly people. read more

My family's normal tamale place is under new management and has gone down in quality so decided to try Tamales Irma. AMAZING! Not too much masa and the meat is so flavorful. My husband is hard to please so when he tasted the green chili cheese ones and responded with "these are bomb," I knew we had a winner. I ordered 1 1/2 dozen cheese, 1/2 dozen chicken, and 1 dozen red pork. $90. Thank you for making our Christmas wonderful read more

My daughter and I would drive past this truck everyday on our way to her school. Always busy so we figured it was worth a shot. Sooooooo glad we finally tried it. I prefer beef tamales but he doesn't sell beef so I tried the chicken and I'm so glad I did. These are now my favorite chicken tamales. The salsa is probably one of the best I've ever had. You can smell the deliciousness as soon as you take the lid off. Both the corn husk and banana are good . Don't be detoured by the long line. It moves fast . Great customer service as well. read more

The best tamales ,good service ,good price I recommend this place to everyone in the area and enjoy the tamales

Yummy fresh tamales great price. Customer Service is awesome Best homemade salsa in town read more

Primera vez y quedé satisfecha. Los tamales está de un buen tamaño y los preparan muy ricos. El servicio era rápido y muy amable. También el champurrado estaba delicioso no muy dulce. Definitivamente volveré read more

BEST TAMALES EVER !!!! Hands down !! Need to come try this spot ASAP !! The banana leaf ones to die for

Best tamales , Tortas de tamal champurrado, avena I live close by and I alway come here and take some to work and everyone loves this tamales the only reason I'm not givIng 5 star cause their late almost al the time like now I had time to write this review it's 6:35 and they aren't here read more

Divine guidance is how I found this Tamale truck.. I was craving tamales and was headed to Northgate (yes, I know Northgate Tamales not the best but I don't have any spots yet) and I saw their Truck. I stopped by and they only had chicken Tamales.. I bought 1 just in case I didn't like at and it was amazing.. Fresh, not dry, masa was good, served with cream, salsa and queso exactly how all tamales should be served.. Needless to say but I bought a couple more.. I'm sure there are better tamales spots but I haven't found it yet.. till then This is my new spot! read more

Tamales were good. We bought one dozen of the pork. He prepared one for me with sour cream, salsa, and cheese. Will definitely come back for more. Hugo provided great customer service. read more

What we have are good but have yet to taste their cheese tamale in banana wrap. We will be back!

Drove 30 minutes to try this place. Well worth the drive! The plantain wrapped tamales are divine. I'm not an expert but these are definitely the best I've ever tasted. Will definitely go back again! read more

Best torta tamles! Would highly recommend! they are there every day except for Monday as of now! They are also extremely affordable so that's a plus! read more

Best tamales in oc!!! I would drive hours to eat their tamales. Don't get me started about their arroz con leche ... It's a small food truck in the middle of a neighborhood, Definitely the type you take home to eat or eat in a car, but definitely worth it ! read more