We stopped by the Santa Clarita farmers market while in town for a soccer game and ordered beef, pork, chicken, and cheese tamales. Every single one was delicious, but the beef was our favorite. The flavors were spot on and we loved the masa, it's smooth and not grainy. Plus, the tamales are huge! We thought they were just a small local stand at the farmers market, but then found out they're actually famous for their tamales. On top of that, the young man working the booth was so friendly and helpful -- such a great representation of the business. We seriously considered driving back from Irvine to Santa Clarita just to buy more and freeze them! Then we realized they have a booth at a farmers market in Irvine so we'll definitely be regular customers from now on. read more

A friend of mine bought me to this place after church the building just looks like you know the food is good. My friend had us get the beef tamales, as well as for my first time the dessert tamales of the strawberry as well as the pineapple. The tamales are such a nice size that you can get full off of one of them as a woman. It was my first time trying a dessert tamale and oh boy oh boy it is so good. I love that concept. If you would like to eat on location, there are a couple tables in the back. We ate there twice and had such a great time. There's no doubt that this place will be here forever. read more

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We discovered the Original Tamale Company at the Ladera Ranch Farmers Market. They were out of the chicken tamales (I'm glad they sell out since it reflects that they make only so many and they are always fresh). I ordered a green chili and cheese tamale. It was amazing. Tender masa and flavorful filling. It came with a packet of green salsa but I did t even need it. So good just as is. Usually I need the sauce to make the tamale moist. I am looking forward to going back to the farmers market to try their other flavors. Sorry I did t take a photo. Ate it so fast!!! read more

FYI - I called and was told if your order is less than 3 dozen, you need to order at the store. This is a pick up and go spot. The tamales are DELICIOUS, very FILLING, so FLAVORFUL AND MOIST! Beef and red sauce, pork with green sauce and the chili and cheese are my favorite. The chicharron wasn't what I expected and it's more expensive. It just had soggy pork skin. Nonetheless I am a fan and will be back!! read more

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I came to the Alhambra Farmers Market and discovered The Original Tamale, and I'm so glad I did. The tamales here are absolutely delicious--super moist, flavorful, and very large and filling. They're $5 each, which is well worth it for the quality and portion size. My boyfriend and I both got the pollo tamales, and they were a solid 10/10. Excellent flavor and perfectly cooked. Customer service was also great--very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend stopping by if you're at the market. read more

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Got a dozen tamales from the farmers market in canoga park, Saturday morning. Pork , chicken tamales were great. 5each, the special ones were $6. The blueberry and cream cheese tamale was especially tasty. Quite unique. read more

The Original Tamale - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Awful! DRY and hard tamale and COLD from Century City Farmer's market. It tasted like they were one week old and didn't even have the time to steam them. Really disappointed because the quality has changed from last year. I was ok with the price going up for $1 each tamale to $6 but I was NOT OK that they gave me a cold, dry, hard tamale that they probably saved from last week read more

The BEST tamales!! Their flavors are the BEST! These tamales legit are the best in the valley and LA. So big. So good. I got a huge order for my family and each flavor was super good. Their salas are also really good. They gave us a lot too! Ordering is really fast! There are some tables if you walk into the parking lot to sit. I will always go here when I want to bring tamales home or to share with friends. GRACIAS!! read more

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At first I didn't like tamales but when I tasted the pork tamale I loved tamales. They are cheap and delicious. You can get a tamale here for $6 compared to some other random tamales for $10 at some random place. read more

The Original Tamale used to be called Mi Gusto Tamale. I don't think the tamale recipes have changed over the years. I bought two red pork tamales and two green pork tamales to try. I ate the red pork tamales, I liked the masa, it wasn't dense or too wet, the meat to masa ratio was just right and the tamales are bigger than most. The red sauce had a bit of a kick and after burn. The Green Pork Tamales were much milder and needed a bit more flavor. The masa and the ratio of meat to masa were good too. Very consistent quality between the two tamales. Although the Red Pork Tamales have a bit of a bite, I will be picking up the red pork tamales on my next trip. For good service, big tamales, value and taste, The Original Tamale is one of the better tamales in LA so swing on by and try the tamales.They also bag the tamales by type and put stickers on the bag so you know exactly what the tamales are...excellent labeling. read more

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Apple Maps led me to the wrong spot, but I'm so glad I finally found it. It's nothing fancy just a simple stand but the tamales are incredible. Like they say, if you want the best food, you have to head to the hood. read more

AMAZING tamales in the valley!! Will definitely be back for their chicken in green sauce (5/5). The corn breading was super soft, and with the green sauce the chicken was really flavorful. These tamales were also BIG. After ordering, we got our food right away. There is limited seating and parking in the back. read more

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Items can be pre ordered. Puedes a Llamar pa poner su orden Hot and cold options Optiones de frio o calintitos Cold/ Frio $ 3.80 Hot/ calinte 4.30 Dozen/dosena $42 I've only had beef and cheese with green pepper So a comido Los de res y queso con rajas Both were good Los dos Esteban ricos Service is fast Servicio es rapido read more

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Amazing tamales. Great flavor to the chicken and masa! Please grab one if you see them at a local farmers market! read more

The Original Tamale - Chicken Tamales - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The original Tamale are really the best tamales I've tried. The first time they came out to my hometown in Fillmore for a event and I got to try the pineapple and green chicken, pork red, chipotle chicken. They were so good I wish I had gotten more. I got to try them again today for Dia De los Muertos event. This time I got to try the strawberry, Guava, pumpkin, blueberry and sweet corn. They were delicious and didn't disappoint. The service is very fast and the ambiance was very welcoming got to have a good conversation with the young gentleman. Will definitely keep buying for the award winning Tamales. read more

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Who said Tuesday is for Tacos !!! I'm at the Farmers Market on a glorious Tuesday Afternoon on Figueroa & Ave 58 As I walk past the hummus and chips tent I see a glorious sight... Gourmet tamales At $5.50 a tamale I ask thyself... is this tamale worth the price?! Well the answer is... it's not only worth it... it's worth changing "Taco Tuesday" to ... TAMALE TUESDAYs and it happened here first...thanks Gourmet tamale ...for making my Tuesday a little better... a little better than Monday too.. With their utmost popular Chicken tamale; the one to try first of their varied assortments ...and believe me... they got the meats...! The flaky soft steaming semi sweet corn dough with healthy portions of delicious chicken shredded meat goes best dressed in halves... 1/2 red salsa and the other half green salsa... these salsas are special...make me move my feet...pure perfection well worth the $5... and filling too... aperitif meal !!! Tamale Tuesday at Highland Park Farmers Market baby... It all started here first MY BOY! PS They gonna be on my Christmas Wish list this year ... ya hia?! I'll be singing my "mañanitas" lleno!!! read more

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tried vegan flavor，tasty very good bought from event. yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy read more

The Original Tamale - bought from here - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I wasn't impressed! Award winning to me means a bomb tamale with some meat. These were dry with no filling. (No, let me give a bit of credit), I mean moist with no filling. I will give them that. The strawberry flavored one was moist. Don't eeeeven try to do a Chicharron tamale if you can not add chicharron!!One measly piece and and quick swipe of beans. It was so sad. Let me tell you the price....... 6 dollars! YUP! I'm a sucker! Well, I tried it and will never be back! Lol! I'll stick to the lady on the corner of State St and Marengo! 2 stars for the sweet girl working that day!! Thank you for reading my review!! read more

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THE BEST TAMALES IVE EVER HAD!! My absolute FAVE is the pollo (chicken)! I love the green sauce so I always get extra. The workers are always so nice and it's always very quick. Lines can get long but it's a quick process regardless. I would think these are healthier since they don't use lard! $3.50 for a chilled tamale to eat later and $4.38 for a hot! read more

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Tamales are sooo good! The spinach with cheese are sooo yummy! Their products are GF and they use No lard . This place is a must! The chile verde tamal is also one of my favorite! read more

There's a new Farmers Market in Los Feliz at the corner of Franklin and Vermont, every Friday from 4-8 PM. It's in the parking lot of the Masonic Temple, and just started out in June, 2025. When I saw this tamale stand there I knew I had to try it out, because who doesn't love tamales? The tamales are really good... and big, too! So far, I prefer the beef over the pork, and I look forward to trying the chicken ones. Give 'em a shot if you're in the area! PS: Both of the salsas packets (red and green) are far too mild for me, I prefer a nice, spicy habanero sauce (which I have bottled at home). read more

The Original Tamale - Flyer for the Los Feliz Farmers Market - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love green chili pork. This place had good reviews. We ordered pork, chicken, Beef (red chili) and cheese and pepper. They are a huge and full of filling!! One tamale is a meal. Every option is so delisoso. Sweet tamales were sold out look forward to trying them. read more

These tamales are huge! I can only eat one! They always feature different flavors sooo it's always good to stop by often so you don't miss out on the specials. There's seating in the back and they have plenty of parking! The service is quick so you're good to eat there or get it to go! You can also purchase frozen ones so they last longer in your freezer and just steam when ready to eat! read more

Good stuff! Big tamales. Tasty. The strawberry one was a nice surprise. Recommend even if you have to take a bit of a drive. read more

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This was our first time here, and the tamales are delicious they're a great value for your money. They're full of meat and very big. You can't go wrong, we highly recommend it! read more

The Original Tamale - At the Tamales Stand - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is one of my favorite tamale places, unfortunately, is quite a distance away. I traveled at least 40 miles just to try them out. It's a small, hole in the wall, but I love it! The tamales are significantly larger than those you can find elsewhere, and they offer a variety of different tamales. The young lady who served me was friendly and welcoming, making me feel right at home. And let's not forget the great value for money. That's why I give them five stars. read more

These tamales used to be my favorite in the Valley. I genuinely craved them. Since the name change, though, the quality has gone downhill. The tamales are noticeably smaller, and the flavor just isn't the same anymore. What really disappointed me was the filling -- they used to be loaded with chicken, and now it feels like mostly masa with very little meat. Sadly, the craving is gone. I was really hoping they'd stay true to what made them special, but it's just not what it used to be. read more

I first had these delicious tamales at the La Canada Farmers Market and had to come to the brick and mortar kiosk. My favorite tamales are the cheese and chile and beef in red sauce. Service was great and having parking is always a plus! Can't wait to try more tamales here! read more

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Fast service, the food is big portion, different prices for cold and hot, come all the way from San Diego read more

The Original Tamale - Menú - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious tamales. The best in town. Friendly service. I come here every week, never get tired read more

Best tamales in town !!! Elote tamales are fire !! Can't go wrong when your in the San Fernando area read more

The Original Tamale - Tamales de puerco - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best in the Valley Don't just take my word for it. You have to stop by affordable and family friendly. read more

The Original Tamale - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The tamales are outstanding; most especially the bean and cheese, cheese and Chile, AND pork! I prefer the green sauce, but it's ALL delicious. Service is superb - thank you. AND I love that the walk-up sits just beyond the actual factory where the products are made, packaged, and from where their product line is shipped. read more

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Rancho Cucamonga Farmers Market on Saturdays. Solid tamales for sure. $5 each and they are good and worth the price and convenience . Good meat to Masa ratio. Salsa is good too. Ladies working the stand are always friendly and polite. read more

Wow I'm not sure why the high reviews! We got four different kinds. All had like a pound of masa and not much filling and the masa wasn't even good. I will say the inside of the Rajas con Queso was delicious. But other than that I'd never return to me a great tamale doesn't have a pound of masa they could have done maybe 3/4 less masa in the tamales, then I think it would be high stars. read more

I've been told to come here for a long time and I finally did. I also was told that they feel that this is a very pricey place but my grandmother makes tamales she's been making them since I was little she used to sell them in front of her house she's now 90 years old and she said it's a lot of work so I think it's only fair the price that they have. But you can tell that it's a very busy place. They were very welcoming very kind. Very patient. Wonderful service. But now let me get into the food. I got chicken, pork, and Chicharron. And of course, I have to get a Chaparro. And let me tell you it was perfect. It actually reminded me of my grandma's tamales not so much masa but the right amount of meat They were delicious as well as my drink read more

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Giving Me Gusta 5 stars because I ordered two nights in a row and they were consistently AWESOME. I am on a quest to find great tamales that deliver to me and I think the search is over. I'm a creature of habit, I like what I like, and what I like are Chile and cheese tamales with salsa verde. No frills. That's all I want. We did initially put in an order with corn tamales and vegetable tamales - but they were out of veggie, and the corn tamales were too sweet for my taste. But the Chile and cheese... I needed a repeat STAT. Not only are they delicious, well wrapped, well seasoned, well proportioned (read: HUGE), but the price is ON POINT and delivery is so fast, it's stupid. I love the salsa verde and they read my silly specific requests on ubereats and make sure to get it right. Just... amazing. Thank you. You have my business!!! read more

The Original Tamale - 1/2 Dozen Gourmet Tamale - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Was recommended this place for New Year's Eve tamales! This is for the actual location on Van Nuys Blvd/Laurel Canyon where they have a table side storefront for their off site kitchen; they usually go around the city at various farmers markets. You can get warmed tamales ready to eat, and also cold ones for later. Cold ones are tax included in the price (no added sales tax) while the warmed ones are sales tax additional. Regular flavors are $3.33 while specials are $4. They also take credit card. We got chicken to eat now and cheese, pork and chicharron for later. Comes with green and red salsa ramekins. I'm used to grocery store tamales that are made like a "masa burrito" with the fillings inside surrounded by masa. These tamales are maybe 50% larger and seemed to be filled more like a "masa hot dog," at least the ones we received had a groove down the middle with the filling packed into the valley. Parking is available in a small lot and when it gets busy there can be a line. Many people seem to be picking up large orders (you can call ahead too). read more

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Amazing service!! & great prices Came to River park farmers market just for these tamales read more

The Original Tamale - The Original tamale - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got a chicken tamale at the Pasadena Farmer's market. This was so delicious! This tamale was packed with flavor and I loved the tomatillo sauce. Their pineapple tamales are lovely too-they were sweet without being overly so. Their tamales are girthy and well done. It was a quick stop in the farmer's market, but a very welcome one. Their tamales also make for great leftovers the day after. I would 100% recommend them. They even provide salsas/hot sauces to go upon request. read more

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