Bought this from their Newark Farmers Market location and though the original plan was to keep them frozen and reheat when needed we could not help eat them within 3 days. The thing that made us most curious was the size is a bit larger than normal and the ones being steamed at the farmers market smelled so good. The recipe has been handed down for generations and the I want to say the masa is mixed with actual lard for a more authentic and savory taste. Each is also handmade and the imperfections give it an awesome home made feel and texture. We got the Pork in Green Tomatillo Sauce and Beef in Red Mole Sauce. Both were excellent though we did like them more covered in some of their green and red salsa. The size makes them more filling than other tamales but not to the point where you feel stuffed. read more

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They were at a farmers' market that I attended. They offered a number of tamales ranging from sweet to savory. I believe each one at the time was $5. I had a strawberry tamale. I never saw a sweet tamale before, so I had to try this. I thought it would be too dry when I opened it, but that was not the case at all. Each bite had just enough moisture and was also not too sweet. Some type of sauce could have been useful, but not a big deal. It was simple and unique at the same time. Will I go back? Yeah. read more

The Tamale Fiesta - Strawberry Tamale - Food Stands Near Me - Sun Valley, California

The beef tamales are perfect! Tried them today for the first time. One is filling for me, but it was so good I had to have 2, LOL! The tamales are steamed until the masa is soft and moist. They don't use Manteca (pork lard), which is desirable if you can't consume pork products. Friendly service read more

Ran into this food stand at the Newark Farmer's Market on Sundays. They only do tamales, which you can already get steamed there or buy cold ones that you can heat at home. I've only done the latter and it has worked out quite well thus far. All tamales are about $5 bucks each and they are a good size. 1 is actually a decent light meal as masa dough is quite filling for me. The ones I take home can be warmed up over stove top in a steamer set up with a lid. I give those a good 10 minutes in constant moist steam. But I've also microwaved one at a time where I cover the tamale with a wet paper towel and just go full power for about 4-5 minutes. Sure this way is faster but the steamer method is more authentic and produces a more moist and supple end product. The microwave can tend to over cook /dry out the edges. Nothing horrible especially if you add some of their delicious spicy salsa but now given the choice and knowledge, I'll opt to be patient and go for the better results in steaming them conventionally. They offer like 5-7 different types but I've only tried 3. They have all the popular meat ones beef, chicken and pork. And they may even have 2-3 vegetarian ones, with the cheese and poblano pepper one being the one I tried. And there's also 1-2 sweet ones for dessert mode. Beef Tamale (4*). Solid great flavor in both the masa and the beef filling. Their masa isn't the red-ish type but rather pretty white-ish. It's is pretty moist and smooth, not as gritty as others. The filling is shredded beef in a red chile sauce so probably a Chile Colorado prep. I think their masa ratio is a bit heavy on the masa as I tend to like a more 50/50 ratio of filling to masa. But this ratio does make it more filling to eat. This tamale is really good with their red salsa which comes in a large packet. It is thin, a little tomato-y and a lot chili. This actually has a decent burn, I'd say medium high level as it put a sweat on my brow. Pork Tamale (4*) I think I liked the beef a tad more than their pork filling. The pork is chile verde style. Pork filling is also lighter in texture than the beef. Cheese & Poblano (5*) This was my favorite tamale here. A big chunk of melty white cheese in the middle that when heated up just melds with the masa and actually has a cheese pull if you stretch it. And there is a nice chunky strip of roasted green poblano chile in the center, which works wonderfully with the soft masa and the creamy cheese. And doused with that spicy salsa, I could eat this everyday if I could. Actually this warm tamale, with a cup of full bodied coffee in the morning is one of my all time favorite weekend breakfasts. Trust! So I've been hitting this farmers market more often these days, like 2-3 times per month. I always come home with seasonal organic fruits/veggies and now a few tamales to eat for the next few days. And to have meals ahead of me that require very little kitchen time for the early part of the work week is a pretty sweet score. read more

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We get our Tamale Fiesta tamales at the Tustin Farmers' Market at the District Tustin Legacy. The employees are always super friendly and some of them even have an amazing sense of humor while being generous at the same time. These tamales are seriously the best tamales ever and have no lard or trans fat! That is the key for me, aside from how the corn, meat, and both salsas taste so professional and comforting at the same time. This is the tamale spot for our needs! read more

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Found this food business at SF farmer's market. Sundays 7-4 pm Wednesday 7-4 pm Tamales are $5 each Veggies, meat, and sweet options. Both my husband and son agree they are the best. They had many tamales, but these were delicious. Had chicken with verde sauce. You can find them also in South bay, Santa Theresa and Fremont. read more

Not enough meat inside tamale all masa. I left it to the trash. The meat i tasted which was so very very little was good

the beef and red mole sauce was great! the spinach and cheese was great too! they were pretty good size too. I should have asked for more salsa. the red really packed a punch. The green was mellow and earthy. both worthy of being portioned in those cute pouches :) I checked the website and was moved by their origin story. MUCH RESPECT! Thanks for bringing awesome tamales to the Alameda farmers market. read more

The Tamale Fiesta - Food Stands Near Me - Sun Valley, California

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I happen to try out The Tamale Fiesta food truck. It was across from the boats that take you around San Diego Harbor. I had a chicken tamale and a beef tamale. Both were sizable, moist, tender, and tasty. The price was five dollars each. I would happily return to this food truck. read more

The Tamale Fiesta - Menu - Food Stands Near Me - Sun Valley, California

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Found them at a Farmer's Market, I was a little skeptical because it's hard to find really good tamales. These were great, meaty and not dry. I shared with my dad and went back to purchase a dozen!!! read more

These tamales are so full of flavor, off the charts good. We had pork & chicken. Very light & fluffy masa. So amazing!

I had the chance to try both the pork in green sauce and the beef in red sauce, and I can confirm that there was very much a tamale fiesta in my mouth. They were simultaneously the best tamales I've ever had. Very hearty, flavorful, and affordable. The meat was very tender in both versions. I'm surprised this place doesn't have a Yelp listing yet. They don't have a website either, but it looks like they've been active on Facebook and IG for a couple years. Stumbled upon them completely by accident at a night market in Palm Springs. They certainly traveled a long way!! Hope to catch them at future pop-ups throughout Southern California! read more

The Tamale Fiesta - a group of people at a food stand - Food Stands Near Me - Sun Valley, California

These are the best tamales you can buy! Flavor, size, fillings, customer experience are all 5 stars plus! Ughhh I can't wait to eat these again!! read more

Amazing tamales!! Was able to purchase some around the holidays last year. I hope to be able to order more this coming season!

Tried 2 of the tamales today from their booth at The Farmers Market and they did not disappoint. Quality ingredients! I loved the flavor of the cheese tamale. It was made with quality flavorful cheese and authentic taste made with love The pineapple one was moist with the perfect amount of sweetness and moisture. I would definitely recommend and buy again. read more

I tried their tamales, and bought 4 flavors. They were at the Union city farmer's market on Saturday. I thought they were only there because it is December 2024. It is tamales season. It's my first time and asked them how much. It's $5 each. I bought 4 flavors: Monterey jack with pasilla chile: Chicken with green chile sauce (salsa verde) - best seller and so good! Strawberry - one of their dessert tamales - so flavorful and sweet. Pineapple - so refreshing, tart but I thought this is a summer flavor. The reason why I like it is the masa harina is moist, and they might have put broth instead of water. Fillings to masa ratio is just right and portion size is right. The tamales are so good, delicious, excellent, moist. And salsas are mild, spicy medium low. All are housemade, moist, fantastic. Highly recommend these tamales. read more

A little pricey but once you have a tamale you quickly dig back into pocket to buy more. I wish I knew their farmers market locations and other places to get these fresh tamales. read more

The tamales that they sale are literally the best tamales that you can buy. They are a great size and always soft. Just overall just really delicious. read more

I recently stumbled across Tamale Fiesta at a farmers market this past weekend, and it was a delightful find! To give you a bit of background, my stepmother, who passed away a few years ago, used to make the best tamales. I would always ask her for them whenever I had the chance, and even now, I often crave those incredible tamales. Since her passing, I've tried many others, but none have ever come close--until now. As I approached the food truck, the aroma of tamales wafted through the air and instantly transported me down memory lane. I struck up a conversation with a gentleman from the Tamale Fiesta and shared my longing for those cherished flavors from my childhood. After finishing my shopping, I decided to try two chicken tamales. I took them home, unwrapped them, and was filled with nostalgia, unsure if they would live up to my memories. But I was pleasantly surprised! The tamales were juicy, and the chicken was marinated to perfection with an abundance of flavor. The masa held everything together beautifully, and I could taste every single ingredient. It was as if I had stepped back into my stepmother's kitchen, waiting eagerly for her delicious tamales. Thank you, Tamale Fiesta, for bringing back those wonderful memories! I can't wait to return, and I'm already planning a gathering just so I can order more of your beautiful tamales. I highly recommend Tamale Fiesta to anyone looking for an authentic and flavorful experience. Without a doubt, I will be back! read more

These are seriously the best tamales! They cost $5 each but they are huge and delicious. We've bought them at the Mission Viejo Farmer's Market and the Little Italy Farmer's Market. I even get up early to make sure I get there early to get mine. Our favorite is pork and green chile sauce but I also like the sweet corn. It's kind of plain but i love masa and this kind of reminds me of El Torito's sweet corn cakes. They give you plenty of salsa to go with your tamales and you can buy them hot to eat right away or frozen to save for later. I have several in my freezer now! I highly recommend you check them out if you love tamales. They attend a lot of markets so there's a great chance they'll be somewhere nearby! read more

The best tamales I have had, and believe me I am not a big tamale fan, but this I can eat more than just one. The variety is awesome,from meat to fruit flavors, all deliciois, moist and spongy . Plus the service is amazing. read more

The Tamale Fiesta - Strawberry - Food Stands Near Me - Sun Valley, California

I wish you were in Utah! Your tamales beat any other tamales I've ever had. The dough is soft and airy. They are just the perfect big size and full of meat. Tamale fiesta you rock! read more

Picked up 2 cheese and 2 beef tamales at the farmers market in Little Italy, San Diego an hour ago. Literally just came to Yelp to find their account and say...these are the best tamales we have ever had. The masa is light and tender and now we wish we had bought a dozen. We will be back! read more

Best tamales in town is no joke. They are delish! Look forward to getting them every week! Hands down the best!!

These are some of the best tamales i have ever had in my life! I go to all the farmers markets and food festivals in my area just to look for them. I always get the chicken with green chile and also the queso con rajas. Everytime I see them I get enough for me and my family to share. The tamales are massive size too! Would 100% recommend. Good tamales are hard to come by so if you see them, at least buy half a dozen. read more

These ARE the best in town and I'm always so excited to see them with their stands at different events and markets, they're THAT good! Large, fresh, FULL of meat or fillings, the perfect softness and firmness, it's all there. I wish they had a permanent location so I could get them constantly and try every variety! read more

The Tamale Fiesta - Tamale with red sauce - Food Stands Near Me - Sun Valley, California

I love these tamales! Especially the veggie ones. It's hard to find tamales without meat. My son loves the pork ones. They are pretty big, the size of two. Moist and full of filling. Don't forget to save room for the sweet pineapple. Not too sweet and very tasty. Every time I go to the farmers market they are so friendly. Give it a try! read more

One of the best tamales ever! My friend bought them for me and now I need more! Can't wait till next Sunday at farmers market

Love love love these tamales!! Was so upset that I didn't see them anymore in a farmers market because how was I going to locate them. Luckily I went back they were there and now I have them on instagram so whenever I want their tamales I can have them. So good!! read more

Ohhh myyyyy Goddddd. These are the best tamales I've ever had! I've never had a better tasting tamale ever I've lived in California for 40 years so I've eaten a lot of tamales. Tamales to me are usually dry and tasteless and I don't usually enjoy them that much...but the sweet pineapple was the first one I had and I was FLOORED. We also bought the pork and beef and chicken. They are moist beyond belief, flavorful, and delicious. Nothing like any tamale I've ever had. I'm your newest biggest fan!!!! I can't wait to try the other ones and put it in a second order read more

Unfortunately I had two hairs in my tamale :( I bought these tamales at a pop up, took them home to eat and saw the hairs :( I was looking forward into eating my tamale and now I can't! My $5 bucks ruined for sure. Service was fast though read more

I first discovered tamale fiesta at the Mission Viejo weekend night market years back and we continue to go to markets where they are because they are absolutely amazing, no other place compares to them. These tamales really are the best. read more

These are seriously the best tamales in the world. I get them from Mar vista farmers market every Sunday and it's the highlight of my week. My favorite is the chicken with green sauce but I'm also a huge fan of the pork. The service is amazing and the quality is always consistent yet exceeds my expectations. I would travel hours for these tamales. I recommend them to all my friends. They are the best part of my week. read more

First tried them at the La Habra Tamale Festival and was hooked ever since! Good flavor and seasoned just right! Hope to get some this year for Christmas! read more

The absolute best tamales I've ever had in San Diego. All the savory flavors are delicious beyond words. So much filling. My suggestion is heat up ones that aren't frozen, so defrosted or kept refrigerated....and (according to the stand) wrap in a wet paper towel and microwave for 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 minutes. Absolute perfection!! Love these!! read more

Didn't make it there, because tamales were 44/ dozen and they wouldn't sell one just to try

I love these tamales! Try them, you won't be disappointed. They are at different markets around the valley.

These are the best tamales hands down. I have tried so many tamales and these are it for me, I hunt them down at whatever farmers market around me. I love them! They are also very generous with their toppings not many tamles places are. read more

We have had all of the tamales from The Tamale Fiesta. They come to the Niles Farmer's market in Fremont. Their tamales are the BEST I've ever had! The masa is so tender and moist! The service is excellent as well! If you have a chance to taste them, you will be hooked! Absolutely delicious!! read more

Stumbled upon these tamales at a food truck event and they did not disappoint! Can't wait to pick up a few dozen for the holidays!