GREAT restaurant with high-quality food that is extremely vegan-friendly in addition to having great traditional food. I never miss the chance to get vegan tamales, so the Tamale Store was one of my first stops in Phoenix. They have a vegan tamale plate that changes daily (with more options available in the frozen section). On my visit, the vegan tamal of the day was southwest veggie (mushroom, corn, and spinach). It came covered in a dark red sauce. I didn't realize you could optionally get it with green sauce instead. I chose to get it "doble style," meaning two tamales, salsa and chips, and two sides. I got double refried beans as the sides. They did have a second vegan side option (bean and queso tostada) that I didn't have the chance to try. Everything was fresh and delicious. I will return here every time I go to Phoenix, and next time I'm going to bring home some frozen tamales to stuff in my suitcase as well! read more

The Tamale Store - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I grew up in Texas, and there are really great tamales out there. Since The Tamale Store has won so many awards, I had high expectations. The line was long when we arrived and it was super busy inside, which was a great sign. We ordered the green corn & cheese and the pork chile tamales. They were thick but there wasn't enough filling and it was mainly masa (corn dough). Everything tasted too mushy. The elote was really underwhelming and felt like it was missing something. My husband and I were disappointed in the potatoes and chorizo too. Overall, this didn't live up to the hype. read more

The Tamale Store - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I have been wanting to try this place for a very long time, as it has a great reputation and I LOVE tamales. Unfortunately I was a bit underwhelmed. Nothing was bad, but nothing was stellar either. The elote was probably the most disappointing to me. There was not enough like at all and it felt like I was mainly eating cheese. The potato and chorizo had a nice flavor but they really skimped on the chorizo, there was barely any in there. As for the main attraction: the tamales. I liked the texture of the masa as it was very soft and fluffy. My wife did not as she prefers a little more bite for her tamales. The flavors were good, but I could've used more spice. Which is fine to not have any on the tamale, but I was surprised to find a lack of salsa or hot sauce as condiments. Overall not bad, and the market is very cute. But nothing standout enough for me to make the trip back read more

The Tamale Store - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It's been close to six months since I bought tamales at the Tamale Store. I was not too happy from the previous visit, I was in the area and decided to revisit them. Unfortunately like all businesses, quality is not the same and prices have increased. $26 for six Red Chili Beef tamales is not too bad because the tamales are large in size, but the quality has changed to a large amount of masa and very little beef. Too bad because this was my favorite tamale stores in Phoenix. read more

I came across a Tiktok video of their chile relleno tamale and how huge it was. It drew me to their website where I found you can order and have the tamales shipped on dry ice. I ordered about $100 worth of tamales. They arrived 3 days later all frozen. We have cooked 3 packs now and all of them are absolutely amazing. My favorite so far is the tres queso tamales. SOOOO much cheese. These tamales are a bit pricey but totally worth ordering. read more

Explosive flavors, cute decor, and exceptional service. Came here with a good friend on a random weekday afternoon after both of us discussing wanting to go here for a while. We ordered the beef red chile tamale "solo style", tamales con chilaquiles, and chips and salsa. I believe the prices are very fair for the portions and would rather come here over Chipotle if only it were closer to me. I got my beef tamale with a side of rice and beans. It was so delicious and filling. I even had some to take home. For less than $15 I say this was a very generous portion. My friend and I both LOVED the salsa. It was so fragrant and wonderful. If I'm able to come again soon, I'm gonna buy a jar for home. It's seriously tasty! read more

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So I came here the other with a friend of mine. And I have been wanting this place for a very long time. I got the tamale with chilaquiles- and I have to say it was not very tasty. The masa was very dry and plain. But I have to say the meat was very good. The service was good- you go in and order and they bring your plate out. The drinks are self served. The ladies were very nice. The place is cute has a market style. Do have to say the chips and salsa were great!! read more

The Tamale Store - One tamale - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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After seeing several of their social media posts, we knew we had to check out The Tamale Store, and it did not disappoint! We stopped by on a Sunday for brunch, and as soon as we walked in, I thought, "what a cool place!" They have tons of branded merch on display and an open kitchen where you can see them putting the food together. It's a walk-up style counter where you place your order and then grab a seat. We ordered the two-tamale plate with two sides. For our tamales we chose the red pork and green chile chicken. The portions are seriously no joke! My husband and I shared the plate and were both totally stuffed! The tamales are huge and so flavorful. Before we left we also grabbed a dozen frozen tamales to go (we went for a variety!) and can't wait to try them all!! So, if you're a tamale lover, this is a must! Bonus: you can even order online and have them shipped to your door! read more

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Great service Great food selection portions are huge. Awesome market and to go options that are frozen read more

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I was tasked with picking up a catering order for my wife's Christmas party. My first impression when I walked through the door was wow this place smells awesome! The order had a good variety of tamales, rice, beans, chorizo potatoes, chips and salsa. It was all delicious. Picked up some frozen Hatch and Jack tamales to take home as they are my favorite. I want to come back when I can actually eat in-house. If you like tamales this is definitely the place! read more

The Tamale Store - Menu 12/10/25 - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Hands down best tamales I've ever had. The two tamale and two side platter is the way to go, as you will be full and have leftovers to take home, and plus it comes with chips and salsa. The rojo salsa was ao good that we bought a jar to take home. Can't wait to go back and try their different tamales. Service was friendly and fast, and the inside was cute with the little shop in the back. read more

The Tamale Store - Pick two hatch & jack and tex-mex, with tostada and street corn for sides - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I stopped by before the lunch rush hour because they tend to sell out of certain tamales and are left with only frozen tamales that are for sell in the Mercado. Their red chili beef and green chili chicken are both so good! They didn't have sweet corn tamales that day (My Favorite) so I opted for a sweet corn cookie but the cookie was ok not great. The restaurant is beautiful and it's decorated nicely, I find myself staring at everything lol. The fountain drinks are unlimited and include agua frescas :) read more

The Tamale Store - Red chili beef, green chili chicken, rice/beans, chorizo potatoes and horchata - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Delicious worth the drive! No doubt about it! I'm a fan of tamales made by adorable abuelas but these are right up there! Lunch was great! We took two dozen to go! Unique holiday variety too! read more

We tried the tamales first at the farmers market and immediately loved them. Decided to give the restaurant a try and it did not disappoint. These tamales are as close to my Nana's as anyone has gotten. I got the green Chile pork fundido style with street corn and a chorizo and pap a tostada. My husband got the double style with beans and papas w/ chorizo. Both were amazing. Service was good and the restaurant was decorated beautifully. Now. We will be coming back for brunch because I want my tamale wrapped in an egg!! We took a dozen home with us!! Go eat here!! read more

The Tamale Store - Our dinner - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

On our way back into town looking for boba tea, we happen to cross paths with The Tamale Store! So glad this was near by because we've been trying to check this place out for a while. I usually get tamales from the Gilbert Farmers Market. Entering the store, you walk into a market place filled with all your Mexican ingredients and snacks- salsas, tortillas, candy, and frozen tamales. The store also has other menu items such as chilaquiles and posole. We ended up getting a red chili pork, red beef, green chicken tamales and posole. All had green flavor! The salsa were also a hit to add on the tamales. Next time, I would try the chilaquiles. Staff were great. Fast service. I'd come back again! read more

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Service was fast and efficient. I like the tamales, street corn and refried beans so much that is usually what I get there. The little market has frozen items you can take home and heat. When I'm to lazy to make tamales myself, this is my go to spot. That says a lot as this is the only place I have gone to specifically get a tamale in over 40 years! read more

My parents have been telling me about this spot for a while and i was finally able to stop in and experience for myself. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. Perfect if you're going out with friends. They also have a Mercado where you can buy their salsas, frozen tamales, and Mexican sweets. I ordered the doble tamale plate that came with my choice of tamales and two sides. I ordered both pork, one red and one green. For the sides I got street corn and a chorizo y papas tostada. I was shocked at the amount of food for the price. I ate the tostada and most of the corn and only one bite of each tamal. I was stuffed! We also ordered a pumpkin tamal that was rich and delicious! Ten out of ten recommend from the food to the service, if you're in the area don't sleep on the tamale store! read more

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My coworker brought pork red chile, chicken green chile and cheese tamales to our holiday work party. I fell in love. The tamales are large and nicely filled. I loved the cheese, spinach and hatch chile the best, very delicious. They have a kick to them, if you're sensitive to spice. I look forward to visiting their store to try many other tamales on their menu! read more

This place is so stinking cute and so dang delicious! I live in the east valley but it's totally worth the drive to come up. The tamales are absolutely delicious. The masa was so soft and moist and the filling was so flavorful and delicious. I got the southwest veggie tamale and it was to die for. The side of rice and beans I got was also so tasty. I picked up jamaica flowers, salsa, and a two pack of tamales from the store and it was only 28$ which I thought was a steal! The employees were all so nice and welcoming. This is such a gem and I will definitely be making the drive out here again. Plus- the tamales are GF and my husband with celiac had no issues. read more

The Tamale Store - Store - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Tamale Chasm would have been a better name. The ceiling is at least 15 feet high. If you look at the pictures, you will get an idea of how big it is overall. With all the space, the decorations fill it nicely. In the heat of summer, you will appreciate the outdoor feel it has. A menu board has the main dishes. You pick out the main part of your meal from the big board. Below are boards that list the sides. Most main dishes come with two sides. In most restaurants, more than half the sides would be up-charges. With these, they are included. You get your hot sauce from a condiments bar, which consists of a big bottle of Valentin Hot Sauce. Plastic silverware with napkins, plastic cups, and covers for the aluminum plates, most of the meal is served in. The restaurant is clean and quiet. Placing your order is easy, but the staff is very helpful if it isn't . Before you get to your Tamales, you can have Abodongas soup (meatball soup). You can also choose a tostada or eolote (Mexican-style corn). The restaurant is clean. The tile in the bathrooms looks dirty, but they are not. The lack of air conditioning makes them humid, and it seems as though they smell. There is no odor. Negative things are disposable dishes, no packets, but one big bottle of Valentina hot sauce at the condiment table, plastic silverware, no printed menus, and bathrooms that aren't air-conditioned. It does not pretend to be anything or offer you more than a big selection, value, great-tasting food, and cleanliness. They do not need a band. They have got all the essentials. They could get the final star with those little extras mentioned before. As it is, this is a great place to go. I highly recommend it. read more

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Wish I knew about this place when I was buying all those tiny mass produced Tamales at Costco... These are by far THE BEST award winning Tamales. (OK I'm not sure about the awards, but I'd award them for sure). Dozen huge, thick full filled Tamales fot $45. And don't foforget the pooch! Frozen Tamales for the doggies! Flavors range from green chilli Chicken or Pork, red or mole beef. Veggies only and corn and cream cheese.. read more

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It may seem unassuming on the outside but it's so spacious and beautifully decorated inside!! The food was AMAZINGGGZ. Order at the front and then wait with your number; didn't take super long to get all the food we got either! Large portions for a reasonable price, love that! Omg. The chilaquiles were FIREEE!!! I loved everything we ate, 100% bringing the hubby back to try! read more

The Tamale Store - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Excellent tamales. Different and interesting vegetarian options. Quick stop, quick eat. read more

I live in city of Maricopa and I will gladly drive an hour to get some tamales. Great variety to choose from. Great open space and a lovely alternate spot in the location to buy other goods. Great customer service. Ladies were very sweet! read more

The Tamale Store - Baja seafood. Super delicious and full of flavor. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I LOVE tamales, and this place was on my list to go for a while now. It's like a 45min drive from my home, but I was within 10min of it today and had to go, nothing was gonna stop me! The place was super clean and welcoming with lots of salsas and other items for sale. The staff were great and very friendly. I went with a group and we all received our food rather quickly, which was great. I talked this place up to them so I was crossing my fingers it delivered on the expectations I set. Spoiler Alert: raving reviews from all those with me!! Yay! I got the "Double Style" - Green Chile Pork and Red Chile Pork tamales with Papas con Chorizo & Refried Pinto Beans! The tamales were unreal! Loved them both but the Green Chile was my fav. On a scale of 1 - 10, this is the best place for tamales in my book! I'd drive 45min for these any day of the week. read more

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Very disappointing experience I wanted to like this place so much. I entered with high hopes and left with disappointment. I don't understand the hype. The staff was rude. read more

From the moment we stepped into The Tamale Store, I knew we had discovered something truly special. Finding a place that delivers on authentic flavor, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere is rare, but this gem does it all with ease. When we first walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly and greeted us with a warm hello that made us feel like regulars on our very first visit. That positive energy carried through the entire experience. We were immediately impressed by how impeccably clean the restaurant was; every surface gleamed, creating a comfortable and pleasant dining environment that speaks to their high standards. The service was excellent. We placed our order and were amazed when our steaming hot tamales arrived at our table in under 10 minutes. This efficiency is remarkable for food that tastes so clearly homemade and fresh. Of course, the star of the show was the tamales themselves--absolute perfection. The masa was moist and flavorful, and the fillings were generous and perfectly seasoned. Each bite was a testament to quality and tradition. The Tamale Store is the complete package. If you're looking for delicious, authentic tamales served quickly by a wonderfully friendly team in a spotless setting, look no further. We will definitely be back! read more

The Tamale Store - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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What a local gem. Super cute decor inside, delicious food, of course including the the tamales, and super friendly people working. Went a few days before Xmas and line was out the door, but the employees were upbeat, engaging with everyone, and also super fast. Will def go back, a refer whoever I can. Loved it! read more

After a mediocre review several years ago, I went back. Glad I did. The tamales were first rate. Got an assortment and tried them all. Each was very good. The sweet corn is my favorite and everyone else's it seems as it isn't always available. But there are several alternatives and each is very good. read more

If I could give this place 10 stars I would!!! If you have an obsession with tamales like I do this is the place to go! First, I ate at the restaurant and had the beef and red chili tamale with beans, and a chorizo and potato tostada out on the side. The food was fresh and phenomenal! The red sauce is probably the best I've ever had!! The tostada was pretty good as well, the shell was super crispy and fresh. The only complaint that I would have about the tostada is that I wish it had more chorizo. It was more potato with a hint of chorizo on it, but still pretty good. The store is super cute and they have a ton of tamales to take home. I of course took home a bunch for myself and family members. I ate a chicken and chipotle one for dinner and it was super smoky and delicious!! Well worth the drive and I will be back again!! read more

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All hype, this place is. I've been a few times to the Tamale Store after hearing about it from someone who said it's going viral on the internet. It's a pretty nice restaurant with a small shop inside. That's probably the best thing about the Tamale Store. About the food, the food is way overpriced. The price doesn't match the quality to me. The few times I've went my tamales have very little meat inside them, and they lack flavor too. Service is pretty bad too. You walk up to a counter and tell the cashier your order. Not unfriendly, just never personable. Overall, if you're craving a tamale, I'd just hit up Costco and buy the pre-maxes there. More bang for your buck and the same quality. read more

The Tamale Store - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Went for brunch on a Sunday. Friendly and very personable staff. Great selection of Bfast/Lunch items. Very clean inside with plenty of seating. The food was exceptional! Great portions and taste was 5-Star. The posole was so good. Clean consommé with phenomenal flavor. read more

The Tamale Store - Green Chile Chilaquiles. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Cute restaurant. Friendly service. I ordered the Green Chicken Tamale with rice and refried pinto beans. It was good, cooked well, and a good portion. I was able to eat some later. They even have a cute shop inside. They sell merchandise, frozen tamales, and frozen dog tamales. I wanted to buy the frozen dog tamales, but I was visiting from out of town. read more

The Tamale Store - Green Chicken Tamale, rice, & refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Tamales and homemade salsa (fresh in ice Bucket) are SO SO GOOD. Bought green chile pork, red beef, hatch and jack, and red velvet for Xmas Eve... it was a hit! read more

Great food fast service and good variety. My husband and I went there during the Christmas break between Christmas and New Year's, and it did not disappoint.. read more

I spent 45.00 on a dozen tamales and for that much you think the could remove the peels and stems from the chilies wouldn't recommend these tamales at all I'm sure there's a lot better places than this place, know one wants to keep picking peels out of their mouth while their eating read more

The Tamale Store - Tamales - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Best place for tamales in the valley, other than homemade And their tamales are HUGE. Reasonably priced for what you get, and they have a great selection of flavors. They have a freezer case to heat and serve later, and a large dining room to eat in. The staff were friendly, and there's decent parking. read more

The Tamale Store - Hatch Green Chile, Chipotle Corn, Chicken Green Chile - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I took my spouse here because she's never been. I crossed my fingers in hopes my recommendation didn't disappoint her or me. They blew the expectations out the water! The atmosphere is a nice and the layout is very inviting. The ordering process is simple and easy. The service was friendly and the food came out hot and fast. The little store they have inside is pretty cool, with gift options for out of towners who would like something local. The food itself is delicious. The tamales have a good amount of filling and the sauces are good! I loved the corn! I will definitely be back and highly recommend. read more

The Tamale Store - "Double Style" Tamale - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The best!!!! Please get the white salsa to dip your tamales in! The best food hack ever. I love all of them but my favorite is the pork green. The smell when you first walk in them foods tell you everything you need to know lol. The workers are always super helpful and decor is always so so cute' read more

The Tamale Store - How cute is this?!? - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Om nom nom...best tamales in town! Any time I've gone to the Tamale Store either to sit down for a meal or to pick up a stash of frozen tamales, I always receive exceptional service and splendiferous food. Everything on their dine-in menu is fantastic, and I highly recommend taking home any of their frozen beef or chicken tamales to heat up for a quick dinner. You can wrap them in a damp paper towel and heat them up for 2 1/2 minutes per side, and they taste just as great as they do when you dine in the restaurant. The staff is super friendly, and they keep the place spotless and well organized. read more