To each their own...these tamales came poorly wrapped in foil wity the husk also poorly wrapped and were a mess.Packed in a gallon ziploc bag along with some green salsa. There's a almost tart flavor to them..guessing it's the queso...not great. I see why now they're the price they are. Not great read more

Really tasty tamales with a kick! This is a cart on a one way street. Parking was easy right in front. Wanted 3 dozen tamales for a party so called to make sure they would have it and it was not a problem. $45 for 3 dozen = $1.25 each. So a nice discount from $2 each when you buy a dozen. Got pork, chicken, and cheese. My favorite was the chicken and least was pork. The pork was a bit too greasy for me. The cheese had big bits of jalapeno. Wrapped in banana leaves and moist. And it's been good reheated as leftovers a few days after. Easy to pay with a QR code - Zelle, Venmo, or cash. read more

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Muchas gracias Dona Lupe, your tamales are so, so good and so reasonably priced. This is a food cart in the parking lot of Cardenas. Cash (or venmo) only. When I was there, a young guy was serving it up and mentioned his mom was Lupe and she makes all the tamales. While I was there, quite a few local guys were walking up for their tamale fix and ordering in Spanish, a good sign, for sure! I picked up 18 tamales (for $22) to bring to a potluck, and you can bet I was a beloved guest. I went with the three options they were serving up: spicy pork, chicken and cheese and jalapeno. My favorite of the three were the chicken smothered in that green salsa that provide. The cheese one would have been incredible if I ate it when it was more melty. I ate them a few hours after the fact and the cheese was a bit hardened by then. The tamales are "small", but they are filling. I ate three (don't judge me!) for lunch and was fully satisfied. They were so good: not dry, no chalkiness. While they were dense, they still had a super spongy consistency. For the price, I don't think you will be disappointed. Cheap eats at its finest all the while supporting a small, family run local business! read more

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Firstly I love that they are hustling and have many options for Tamales! You will find the cart located most likely on the right side of Cardenas parking lot on the sidewalk. The prices are great! The size is a normal tamale so get a couple I appreciate that they have a variety to pick from when it comes to flavors. The downside for me is that the Queso con Rajas (cheese with chilies) is a pass - the cheese, even when the tamale is hot is hard and no melted. I would come back for the convenience and price read more

Tamales Doña Lupe - Menu - and great prices - Street Vendors Near Me - Oakland, California

Tamales Dona Lupe is a food cart on Bancroft ave. in front of Wyss. they are here every day. weekends the whole day. weekends scheduled for 12:30 but not showing up on time lately. offerings: tamales (1.5 or 12 for $15) pollo (chicken). puerco (pork) queso con rajas (cheese with whole chile), elote (corn) -tamales are smaller than other vendors, has a good amount of tasty stuffings. less masa, spicer salsa. -not sure they are mexican tamales, they could be salvadoran or honduran. they are tasty. 4.5 good value. tasty. small tamales. take outs: -no dining area. -parking limited. read more

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These were pretty good. My favorite were the cheese ones. You can find them in the Cardenas store parking lot. I see that they also do Doordash which is really cool! read more

In the Cardenas parking lot and now on DoorDash with pick up or delivery options, but it's $25 per 12 there, so just go pick up w/o the app! Masa is great. Good size. Nice and warm. The pineapple is so delicious, but the cheese and jalapeno is my favorite. Everything is so flavorful. And the Green Sauce!!! read more

Tamales Doña Lupe - Green Chicken, Red Pork, Cheese & Jalapeno, Pineapple, and the Green Sauce! - Street Vendors Near Me - Oakland, California

This is a no frills tamale cart, so leave your BS about plating and utensils at home. Come to eat the best moist tamales, have Carlos speedily hook you up, enjoy stuffing your face, and then buy 12 more tamales for $15 to take home. Real bang for your buck. I really enjoyed the corn tamales, but I couldn't get a picture in because I was too busy eating them. They take cash, Venmo, zelle. No credit cards, but don't whine because the tamales are worth it. They're located on the south side of the Cardenas market, if you can't find them it's your loss. read more

Tamales Doña Lupe - Bomb ass tamales - Street Vendors Near Me - Oakland, California

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The tamales always taste fresh, but you must eat them within the hour or so of purchase, because they are not very good atfter they are eheated. read more

Why pay more than double at Cardenas!? The tamales were great The big helping of spicy tomatillo sauce was amazing.

Don't go there I bought 2 dozen pork tamales and most of them were still raw they were better last year I ended up having to steam them for another hour and a half and buying tamales somewhere else i won't go back read more

Really tasty tamales! They're a bit small, reflected in the price. The corn talales were the best and the chile and cheese were also delicious. The chicken and pork were a little light on filling, but still very tasty. But the green sauce! They should bottle that stuff, it's SO good! read more

TL: DR: Don't shop here!!! The older Latina woman is super homophobic and not shy about demeaning her child using homophobic slurs. * Background: I used to go here regularly - once a week or so. The tamales are affordable and while small are decent. Then we had a bad experience with the older Latina woman who had her kid go get her some food and when he came back crying, started cursing him out using homophobic language. Do not spend your hard earned money here when there are so many good tamale places nearby. * read more

So good!! I purchased 4 dozen for family and sharing with neighbors. Doña Lupe's is now my go-to for tamales. Great service by phone and very friendly at pick-up. See you soon! read more

Best tamales in the bay!! super flavorful and worth the price! the area is super convenient and has plenty of parking. I got the chicken and pork tamales read more

Tamales Doña Lupe - a fork and a plate of food - Street Vendors Near Me - Oakland, California

Can't go wrong with Doña lupe. Her chicken tamales are delicious and the champurrados too! Find her also at Davis St Walmart.

Best tamales in Oakland. I stopped by here after my shopping trip at Cardenas and picked up a few for my family. He has pork, chicken, cheese, corn tamales (and on some special occasions he has pineapple!) Can't beat the prices either- a dollar each or 12 for $10. Make sure to ask for salsa too that shit gas. He has cheap cold drinks for between $1-$3 or you can get a hot cup of atole/champurrado for $3 read more

I've been getting their tamales for over 4 years now they never disappoint my taste buds they are the best and now that they deliver it's even better. read more

Tamales here are too good to pass up. Best prices in the bay. Cheap affordable and most importantly the tamales taste extremely good! Definitely my new go to spot in the bay. read more

Great priced delicious tamales. The chicken tamales with the green sauce are the best they're spicy but good

Whenever I want some tamales I come here. Tamales are always fresh and taste really good

we ordered a large batch early in the morning for an event. the tamales were delicious, they were accommodating about time, payment was easy. our young folks at the event were so happy! 100% recommend read more