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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Nice, clean restaurant. Tamales were very good. A friend told me to get the potatoes & corn as side dishes & they were great.

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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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

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

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

We always buy tamales during the Holidays. Usually, we purchase them in Texas while visiting family. This year, I wanted to try someone different, as the Tamales back home have had less and less filling as the years have gone by. So I Yelped Phoenix, looking for Tamales. To my amazement, not only was there a tamale store, but one with right at a five-star review. I didn't expect that find! I went on to the Tamale Store website to find that pre-orders were sold out, but that there are plenty still available at the store. It's a drive, but off I went. Upon arrival, I found the parking lot full. Must be good! That's okay, there's plenty of street-side parking. This place hosts restaurant and a store. I stopped by the store first and ordered Red Pork and Green Chile and Jack tamales. I got three dozen and some red Chile sauce from there well stocked store. The lady behind the counter was as friendly and helpful as anyone can be. That really makes the experience nice. She wished me a Merry Christmas and I was off to the restaurant side. My gosh, the bag is really heavy. These Tamales are not what I had been accustomed to in the past. They are a little shorter, but real fatties! The restaurant and store are spacious and beautifully decorated with merchandise all around. At the restaurant counter, I ordered one Red Pork and one Chile Jack tamale plate. I was given my choice of sides. I chose re-fried beans, Alote and a bean tostada as my sides. Really, a tostada as a side! It was loaded with toppings and really, really good! The tamales from the restaurant were covered in sauce, the tamales themselves were really meaty and delicious. They didn't scrimp on the ingredients. In addition, all of the sides were a pleasing companion to my tamales. Yes, the tamale store has it all! A beautiful well stocked store, a large selection of frozen tamales to take home and a really pleasing restaurant to enjoy while shopping! I will be back! read more

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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

I have been buying tamale store tamales from farmers markets for well over a decade now but this was my first time at the restaurant! My parents took me and my husband here for my bday and we brought our son too! I got the chilaquiles with a southwest veggie tamale. It was a ton of food and really good, for sure enough for two meals. Super flavorful, lots of cheese and creama! Good service and everything was ready fast. Love that they sell a bunch of salsas and stuff here, it's cute! Would come back again! read more

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

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

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

Well, ay dios mío. Soooo delicious. The flavor is unhinged at this place. The quality is also unmatched. I love love love tamales and funny enough, I didn't get any this trip. I went specifically for brunch on the weekend, and boy I'm glad I did. You get so much food for your $. I got the Huevos Rancheros with papas con chorizo and corn casserole as my sides. The amount of spice and flavor they get into their dishes is unreal. They also have such a cute and unique Mercado selling canned salsas, snacks, even meats and dog treats. I highly recommend! read more

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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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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

Honestly, really good food. We've driven past the Tamale Store many of times and decided to try for lunch. Store was quiet & service was quick. Tamales were great, sides were even better. Corn casserole is a must. Fiance loved the pozole, fruit was super fresh. We'll definitely come back. read more

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

The reviews speak for themselves, but I really liked the Tamale Store. Service was very good, food was delicious. My only complaint is that I ate too much and those tamales are very filling. I got the green chili pork and the green corn cream cheese. Both were excellent and I'd get them again. I also tried the pineapple tamale . Warm, sweet, and delicious. Definitely unique and worth a try. read more

The Tamale Store - Pineapple dessert tamale - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I called in an order in advance, they had everything ready to go and were amazingly kind when I had to call back and change my order at no fault of theirs of course. I really enjoy that this place not only has good tamales but they have so many vegan friendly options. I always want to come here but I always get in my car to head over on Sunday afternoons (which is when they are closed) lol but amazing service and food and if you do dine in the space is well lit and clean and spacious for any size group. read more

Been following them on Instagram and wanted to try them if I was ever in Phoenix. Finally got there while driving from Flagstaff to Tucson. The food definitely lived up to the hype and met my expectations wonderfully. I had a red beef tamale and a green pork tamale and both were amazing. Also had a bean tostada. It's a little pricier than I expected but you get a ton of food. I ordered chips and salsa not realizing that the food comes with a little pile of chips anyway. It's more of a market type of setup where you order at the counter and sit at one of a several long tables. They sell tamales in bulk as well so that's setup along one of the walls, while the balance of the store has a variety of foods and sauces to take home. Will definitely be back again. read more

The Tamale Store - Pork and Beef Tamale - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Best tamales I have ever had! The place is extremely vegan friendly, and many of their sides can be made vegan even if they are not listed as such. I had the southwest veggie tamale with refried beans and squash and corn. Everything was delicious, and I can't wait to come back to try the other vegan tamales. The portion sizes are very generous, and prices are relatively low. Inside they also have a market where you can buy frozen tamales to take home. read more

The Tamale Store - southwest veggie tamale - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The Tamale Store is a true gem and officially one of my favorite eateries now. I first visited its Phoenix location in person last July and have placed two FedEx orders since then, with each one just as delicious as the last. The gluten-free, vegan tamales are generously portioned and bursting with flavor. Shipping is expeditious and everything arrives fresh and ready to enjoy. If you haven't tried them yet, do it. You won't be disappointed! :) read more

Stopped in yesterday for an early dinner before the Dbacks game. Service was great and the place was very clean. We shopped in the market for some take home tamales while we awaited our order. We got 3 tamales: Pork red chili Pork green chili Chicken mole All were very large and very tasty. I especially liked the pork green chili as it was a little spicy. We also got a side of street corn and it was just ok. Easy pass next time. The only criticism is the agua frescas weren't fresh and the margaritas were way too sweet and tasted pre made. Otherwise it was a great experience. read more

TL;DR: This is, by far, the best tamales I've ever had in my whole life. The staff are friendly and always so kind with a fun atmosphere inside. I grew up in SoCal (see my other reviews) and nothing beats these tamales. Arizona has beat us at tamales for a fact. Melt in your mouth soft, flavourful, and so so so delicious. Their sides are so phenomenal (recommend the beans and the chorizo potatoes. I still dream of them weeks later.) The staff is friendly and made me feel so welcomed as I entered exhausted from the drive. The decor is so cute and I loved it all! read more

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The food was simply amazing!! I cannot say enough how tasty everything was and how clean and friendly the staff were when we visited. We tried the pork/beef tamales with the red sauce and also the chicken molé and have to say that they were by far the best tamales we've ever had! If we're ever in town again, we will definitely hit this place up again! read more

The Tamale Store - Pork and beef tamales (doble) with papas con chorizo (potatoes with sausage). - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It took me way too long to give this place a try! The size & flavors of our tamales was crazy! The chips had a good crunchiness & sides were delightful. Being Mexican, and brought up on the tamale Christmas, I feel like I was previously in a tamale rut. The tamale store has taken a beautiful thing & made it even better! We each ordered 2 tamales...plenty to take home. They are huge! There is always going to be a vegan in every family (though I'm not one) & I love it that they have so many offerings to choose from. We had the green pork, red pork, and I think a mole tamale. (trying to remember a few months back) I can't wait to return & try another choice. I love their vibe, their service, the huge selection, and their origin story! This place is not to be missed! Go read more

Food was better this time and now during brunch, you can get different sides on weekends. I had breakfast potatoes and rice, along with the chicken mole tamale. Everything was good this time and other new items seem worth trying for brunch. read more

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This place is such a lovely spot to take visitors! The tamales and sides are all delicious, there are tons of options for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, and the portions are incredibly generous. There's also a cute little store with souvenirs, food, sauces, etc. which is so cute and kitschy Southwestern. Friendly service, not too crowded so the wait times are short... what's not to like? read more

Filling tamales and a variety of options! They have meal combos available which include your choices of tamales and sides or you can buy tamales on their own. All of the food is absolutely delicious and the portion sizes are great. They have various types of tamales which I appreciate options! The inside is huge and there is plenty of room to eat in and shop their pantry. They have snacks and pre-made tamales you can buy as well. Quick service, kind staff, and a nice place to enjoy a delicious meal! read more

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Visiting from out of town and a tamale snob.Best chicken mole tamale and pork green chili tamale. Tamale's are large couldn't even finish one, excited for left overs . We tried the refried beans, street corn and papas con chorizo all were delicious. Restraunt was extremely clean and the service was excellent. The staff was very friendly and very helpful with their recommendations. Will definitely be ordering and have them shipped to me for the holidays. Definitely will visit again! read more

Love these tamales so much. Typically I go to the Gilbert Farmers Market to get my tamales weekly. At the market, they have fresh options to grab a hot tamale to enjoy or frozen options to bring home. The great thing about the tamales is when frozen they can last 6 months. During the holidays, we missed the farmers market and decided we would make the drive from Gilbert to their physical brick and mortar location and it didn't disappoint. The service was impeccable - they were prepared for the holiday rush and had plenty of people ready to assist with bagging and ordering. The store is amazing. It's actually a restaurant and store. You can get a fresh to order tamale with rice and beans and other sides. I even saw they have chips and salsa to enjoy. They have plenty of seating and welcomed you as you walked through the door. A very positive and inviting ambiance. Also they have a little side store with extras like chips, salsas, hot sauces and more. Our order was put together supper fast and they were very patient as everyone was asking questions about flavor options. Definitely will be buying more of these in our future. They are so flavorful and fresh. Our favorites are Hatch Green Chile Chicken, Chicken Mole, Chicken Chipotle, and Bean and Cheese. read more

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We cannot stay away from this place! Every time we come to Phoenix we have to eat here. Truly The Best Tamales we have found Anywhere! The food is deliciously amazing. Tamales a half pound each, filled well with your choice of meat or veggies and surrounded in a nice, not too thick layer of masa. Our favorite is the pork red chili. The mole is also very good. The side choices we love are the street corn and Papas con chorizo. Their chips and salsa are some of the best we have had as well. The chips are crisp and light, not greasy at all. The Horchata is some of my favorite we have found. They have a self serve machine after paying, so refills are a bonus! I really can't say enough about the Tamale Store!! So so good! You have to go here if you love Tamales! read more

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Delicious tamales and their sides are tasty and huge. We were having a staycation at the Pointe and wanted to pick up dinner. We've always loved the tamales when we've picked them up at the farmer's market but have never ordered from the restaurant. We were all very happy! The only bummer is I wish they had sent some salsa with the chips but next time we will know to order it. read more

Have been here several times after seeing it on the AZ channel one Saturday morning earlier this year. Tamales are excellent, the Hatch Chili & Jack cheese is one of my favorites along with the Red Pork. Cannot go wrong with the papas and chorizo as a side. Wash it down with a cold beer and you have a great lunch or dinner. Give this family run establishment a try, you will be glad you did. 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

Great tamale, chips , salsas and great combo plates for lunch. Also great service shipping orders cross country read more

The Tamale Store - Red chile pork burrito shipped by tamale store to east coast fr Ozen w 2 day shipping. XLNT. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Was really excited to have lunch here! I ordered the chilaquiles with a green chicken tamale. Okay, first off, these are NOT chilaquiles. Not even close! Was willing to overlook that but then I saw my tamale. No where on the menu did it indicate that the tamale would be drenched with crema. I HATE crema. This ruined it. Unless indicated, they should not be putting garnishes on. They either need a garnish bar or ask cause this unacceptable. So fine, just remove the whole top part of the tamale to salvage my lunch. Well that was a waste cause the tamale was dry AF!!! Couldn't even taste the green chili on the dry a$$ chicken. Ended up just eating the beans (which were fine) with the "chilaquiles". I was planning on getting some tamales to go from the shop but I didn't even bother to go look. The whole lunch was unpleasant and I will not be back. (Also, the guy who took my order was completely unfriendly and disinterested in his job) read more

The Tamale Store - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Fantastic hole-in-the-wall joint. Delicious tamales at a reasonable price. They have plenty of other food, but we went only for the tamales this time. Staff is friendly and helpful and the service prompt. They have all the meat options and even several vegetarian selections, as well. Spicy or non-spicy, so everyone can get what they want. Authentic Mexican. Bring an appetite as the tamales are generous in size. read more

I don't understand the hype. These tamales are not good. There are much better options out there. The big red flag is these are not made with lard. Which is why the masa is so flavorless and dry. They use a lot of masa to filling ratio so it's even more important for it to taste good. The masa has a cardboard like flavor. No where is there even a hint of corn taste, just cardboard and salt. Good luck trying to pan fry your leftover tamale for breakfast. It just falls apart. This is something I'd expect in the midwest, not here in AZ. read more

Wasn't sure what to expect but was blown away on the flavor. Big portions of food. I love that they are not shy with the cheese and sour cream. If I could I would rate a 10- star read more

The Tamale Store - Chicken nachos!!! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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