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    Universal Tamal

    4.4 (42 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Brian V.

    This tiny hole in the wall is a true asset to downtown Goshen. The staff is friendly and fast, the prices are dirt cheap, and the food is authentic, fresh and great tasting. My wife had never had their tamales, so we stopped in a tad late at 2:30, they were sold out, but more were to be ready in 20 minutes or so. That was ok we were on our bikes and after five miles and no breakfast we were hangry, so we tried something else. We had chicken tacos, a steak torta.. both with beans and rice, and chips n' salsa. The beans and the rice were outstanding! My wife mentioned the chicken tacos were the beat she has had. They used grilled chicken, and not some slow cooker shredded chicken garbage we have grown to expect. My torta was good, the steak was good, but I should have stuck with cow tongue, because I imagine it is amazing like everything else. We had water but they have the usual Mexican favorites along with glass bottle cokes. Our entire meal was 12 bucks, you just can't go wrong here.

    Steak (Asada) Torta! A delicious Mexican sandwich w/ lettuce, melted cheese, avocado, and mayo. You can't get Tortas everywhere!

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    5 months ago

    Tamales are the highlight at this joint. Very tasty and authentic! Prices are very affordable.

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    Food is great! Love their tacos and their gorditas. The birria is amazing too! They are pretty fast and friendly!

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    4 years ago

    Probably the best torta I've had in my entire life. Great little restaurant to stop in for a quick bite to eat.

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    4 years ago

    thee best place for tamales with an awesome family who runs it! Get there early because they sell out quick!

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    6 years ago

    This place is authentic Mexican... awesome!! If you like the real deal, don't skip this place.

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    7 years ago

    Great tacos good specials. Authentic Mexican food. Quick and friendly service. A must stop. The skeak tacos were very good.

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    Great tamales and salsa. Decent guacamole. Disappointed to not have a beer to chase it all, but certainly worth a visit if you're in town.

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    5.0(5 reviews)
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    I could not pick one thing that went well because EVERYTHING WAS EXCEPTIONAL!…read more The table salsa is a great balance of flavors and textures. The chips hold up, as they are the perfect thickness for a corn chip. I consistently order 2 tacos, one pollo (chicken) and the meat is tender and flavored. The chicken is solid (unlike the shredded style). The pork is a nice change, for the other "white meat". The steak tacos are not ground meat. It's chopped-by-handsteak. The guacamole is fantastic and not goo from a powder & water combo like some taquerias offer. The guac is freshly made and scrumptious. I never leave leftovers as the quac is great the day after. The woman who greets, and is the main waitress is warm and friendly. The other staff members are quick to grab something to make your visit a great experience. In other authentic Mexican taquerias, Coke is the beverage typically consimedl. I have found the water is a refreshing change and helps the taste buds really pick up on all the food's notes. There are so many beverages to choose from if you want aguas frescas, other pop choices, and alcohol choices It's a weekly visit for me if not more often. I can't recommend this quaint taqueria more.

    The best... Honestly, there are so many great places to get Mexican food in Elkhart Co. I like…read morethem all but this place is at the top of the list. To me it's in the details. They get that here. The meat is juicy and tender, the house sauces are flavorful without being overpowering. I like to stop in during bike rides since it's in between the the Pumpkinvine and Mapleheart trails.

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    Menudos La China - Mexican style Asada tacos with some of the house red sauce.  Fantastic

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    Mexican style Asada tacos with some of the house red sauce. Fantastic

    Universal Tamal - mexican - Updated May 2026

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