Alicia's Tamales Los Mayas

Tamale shop · Hayward

Alicia's Tamales Los Mayas

Tamale shop · Hayward

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23682 Clawiter Rd, Hayward, CA 94545

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Alicia's Tamales at the San Ramon Farmer’s Market is a local gem, serving up delicious, high-quality tamales with a heartwarming family touch.  

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"Alicia’s Tamales is well-situated in the tech lunch world, so many recent San Francisco transplants encounter the business for the first time through catering. A graduate of the La Cocina incubator program, Alicia’s is also a huge supporter of local nonprofits, and its tamales (including a vegan offering with nopales and garbanzo beans) are available at numerous grocery stores including Berkeley Bowl and Monterey Market. Alicia’s also offers pickup or delivery in San Francisco through online ordering for a half or full dozen." - Becky Duffett, Eater Staff

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"Alicia’s Tamales Los Mayas’ large tamales feature familiar fillings with a twist — like chicken with carrot, zucchini, and potato. Try the vegetable tamales with nopales and garbanzo in masa that’s vegan and gluten-free, too. Alicia’s conveniently offers order pick up at her facility in Hayward or in San Francisco at La Cocina. Berkeley Bowl and Monterey Market also carry ATLM tamales." - Annelies Zijderveld, Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri

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"Many recent San Francisco transplants encounter this business’ items for the first time through its catering arm — Alicia’s is well-situated in the tech lunch world, though that’s more or less done thanks to the pandemic. A graduate of the La Cocina incubator program, Alicia’s is also a huge supporter of local nonprofits and its tamales (including a vegan offering with nopale and garbanzo beans) are available at numerous outlets including Berkeley Bowl and Monterey Market. Place an order by emailing orders@aliciatamaleslosmayas.com, and Alicia’s tamales will also be available for purchase at La Cocina’s first holiday market on Saturday, December 10." - Paolo Bicchieri

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"Alicia’s Tamales Los Mayas, which prepared the controversial meal, has gained a crucial USDA approval that will allow the spot to move from an all-vegetarian menu to one serving meat, NBC Bay Area reports." - Eve Batey

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"La Cocina has a kiosk that will rotate, starting with Alicia’s Tamales, packed with queso or veggies." - Becky Duffett

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Reg Graz

Google
Alicia is absolutely a master at making tamales. 🫔 Her sauces are fresh and perfection. 🤌🏽 My partner and I met Alicia at the farmers market in San Ramon and she is so warm and inviting. Can't wait to see her soon. 💖

Paula Peters

Google
Alicia's Tamales was fantastic! We ordered 23 tamale combo plates and 1 chile rellenos combo plate, all of them were delicious for a work meeting (UCSF). We had to choose from 14 different types of tamales, it was tough! Everyone commented on how delicious they all sounded when choosing which ones they wanted and then after eating them how delicious they were. Alicia's Tamales' attention to detail even labeling each plate with the person's name, the delivery that was done by Pedro (Alicia's very kind son.), and accommodating someone on our team who has food allergies was phenomenal. Everyone took note of where the food came from. We will definitely be ordering from them again.

Chris Toy

Google
Went to the San Ramon City Center Farmer’s Market and decided to try these tamales out. I bought the Chicken & Pork Tamales as well as the green Tomatillo Salsa to go with it. Everything was fantastic. Well made, excellent flavor, and the Tomatillo Salsa is so good. I’m going to put this on everything. Would definitely buy from Alicia’s again.

Heather D

Google
Had their tamales as part of a catered lunch and they were amazing. Loved the variety of options especially for vegetarians. The pumpkin tamales were my favorite. Would order from here again.

Gary Bondoc

Google
Wonderful find at the Livermore Farmers Market. Tamales are delicious. The masa was so light and tasty and I love the filling to masa ratio.

Zulfikarali Barodawala

Google
Loved their Mole Pipian with Chicken. The chicken sauce was amazing. Just what you love eating with rice. Had ordered through Eat Club. Wish they start a restaurant soon.

Raymond Carbonneau Robles

Google
Alicia's Tamales are PHENOMENAL. High quality and delicious. Alicia herself is also an incredibly sweet, thorough, professional, wonderful person. A+ !!!

Lizeth Vega

Google
I got chicken tamales at San ramon farmer’s market. Delicious!

Heather D.

Yelp
Had their tamales as part of a catered lunch and they were delicious. The stand out for me was the pumpkin mole tamales. Will definitely seek them out to try again in the future.

Adam B.

Yelp
Spotted these tamales at the La Cocina tent at the Ferry Building Farmers Market on a Saturday. Everything was frozen, so you gotta get it to go and reheat it at home. But dang, these might have been the most delicious frozen tamales I've ever had. Hope to see them at mainstream grocery stores, like Safeway, soon. Chicken Tamale: The shredded chicken itself is moist and tender and has a delicious tomatillo flavoring. And I really appreciate that they aren't skimping with the meat; I hate when tamales turn out to be like 75% masa. In addition to the delicious protein there were some fresh veggies spotted in the mix like carrots, potatoes and peas. It felt very homey. Super satisfying. Pork Tamale: This is more like the kind of tamale I'm familiar with. Lots of tender shredded pork and a few fat pieces for extra taste, in a flavorful sauce. No vegetables or anything, just masa. Didn't seem like a dominant meat ratio as with the chicken tamale, with almost too much masa for the pork. Almost. But it was still good enough for me to gobble down. Overall though, I think I like the chicken better.

Alberto M.

Yelp
Fresh and flavorful tamales, best of all there Organic. Need I say more. Good choice of fillings. What are you waiting for? Echale!

Joe B.

Yelp
We worked with ATLM to cater a department graduation celebration at SF State in May 2024. The food was absolutely fantastic with a great selection of vegetarian and vegan options. We order 150 tamales (pollito, cheese, black bean & cheese, nopalito, and mushroom), tortilla chips and salsa, fresh salad, vegan black beans, and vegan Mexican rice. We also order two large jugs of aqua fresca (mango and cucumber/lime). The nopalito and mushroom tamales were crowd favorites as well as the aqua fresca. Pedro was so super friendly & helpful and made the ordering process a breeze. The food was delivered on time and they helped set-up and make everything look great. I have been telling everyone on campus to order from ATLM for events, and if you need catering for an SF State event, they are now an approved vendor in our system, which makes reimbursements significantly smoother.

Rene F.

Yelp
I am a few months pregnant and battling with morning sickness/nausea but the only food my baby craves is TAMALES but not any kind of Tamales.... only Alicias's tamales! That is right! lol I am Hispanic myself and I confirm these are super delicious! They have amazing flavors and different varieties. More importantly Alicias tamales use very wholesome nutritious ingredients making them authentic but the healthiest I have ever tried. They are super easy to reheat. favorite fillings are Chicken, Pork, Mushroom and Rajas. I really hope we could see Alicias Tamales at Whole Foods, Costco or Safeway I can definitely see these being a great hit! Don't forget to buy salsa with your tamales! Very good! My favorite Chicken with Green Salsa and Pork with Red Salsa, Mushroom with Green Salsa. I can definitely see these being a great success for parties. You can find Alicia at Farmers Market in San Ramon most Saturday! Thank you to Alicia and her team for such amazing QUALITY!

Geena B.

Yelp
We got catering for a small event & the tamales were a big hit! We had 20 young people with various dietary restrictions and preferences and everyone found something that they enjoyed. As we had many people to feed while being Covid friendly- the individual packaging option was super helpful. Everyone was able to grab a plate and we didn't have to worry about serving dishes or running out. The salsas were tasty and had just the right amount of heat. The different tamales were super flavorful and delicious. We'll be ordering again I'm sure! Big note for us: They were able to accommodate our gluten free dietary restriction as well which is a huge plus!

Mike C.

Yelp
I have a friend who lives in Hayward but I can't tell you when I last visited his home. Best guess, at least seven or eight years. This is one of the perks of religiously shopping at the Ferry Farmers Market Saturdays at the Ferry Building. On the first market in March, I walked to the back lot and found this stand at the designated La Cocina location. I studied the menu as she helped a few other customers before ordering. I got the vegan veggie tamales, sold in packages of three (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=OJULA566S3FOux_ecBVOaw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). The tamales come frozen with heating instructions on the package. After steaming one, I found that it held form very well (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=yK47NC4IvA_KEhvbAa-VbQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). After steaming it and dousing it with their salsa, I really enjoyed this as there was no shortage of filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=J-jpj2-z53ryFvU8tGFyHQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). Do purchase their salsa Roja chipotle (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=o-d2PIBKd0fNeNwaGdf5Wg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) which paired very well with this tamale. A little while later, my friend and I swapped one tamale from our packages so I tried the mushroom one (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=QLXIZqvLcCFahA-Yuy-77w&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). This was okay being pretty one note for me. There was an ample portion of mushrooms but I definitely needed the salsa to give this some bite. Regarding the salsa, do note that their shelf life is limited as, after about a week, my plastic container started to puff up, likely due to the acidity (lime juice?). 3 stars for the food, bumping up a half star for being part of the La Cocina program. The lady at the market was very nice and they actually made another appearance on 4/2/22 at the market. Was thinking about getting the pumpkin mole for a friend but she passed on it. Maybe next time.

Charlie B.

Yelp
Tried to call the number listed and it's been disconnected;( Very very sad as I wanted to swing by after placing a large order. Needless to say that I was disappointed as I was unable to speak to or connect with anyone in real time.

Michelle C.

Yelp
My work had Alicia's catered for dinner today and I found a dead fly at the bottom of my salad. Absolutely disgusting. Will never be ordering from this place again.

Brenda E.

Yelp
First I would like to start off by saying.. Alicia's tamales are absolutely delicious! I've tried the black bean, chicken, Oaxaca cheese, and veggie. It's hard to pick a favorite but my absolute favorite is a chicken! First was introduced to Alicia's tamales Los Mayas at San Ramon's Farmers Market. I had the pleasure of meeting Alicia, she was very nice and welcoming. I'm giving this reading five stars for the taste, quality, and overall experience. I highly recommend trying if you haven't already!

Megan H.

Yelp
I invited Alicia's Tamales to come to my club (Spoon University)'s food festival on the UC Berkeley campus. This place was a definite hit with the student body-I saw lots of people walking by with tamales! I tried the carnitas one! She also has pollo, oaxaca cheese, mushroom, seasonal fruit option, and even a vegan tamale for those with dietary restrictions! In addition she also sells corn on the cob! Carnitas Tamale ($5): My new favorite Mexican food is tamales! I asked her which one she recommended between the veggie and carnitas, and she told me carnitas (it's her grandmother's recipe-how special!) The tamale was soo good and so were the sauces on top. The corn flour dough was not dry and crumbly or soggy-it was just right. And the meat was so tender and flavored very well!

Janina M.

Yelp
Absolutely delicious tamales and salsa! We used to get them delivered when we lived w/in their delivery range - we'd order a box and have them on hand in the freezer for easy and satisfying meals. We steam them straight from the freezer and they come out fresh and delicious, and retain a great texture - they don't get mushy like other grocery store frozen tamales. Great lunch option for my current work-from-home situation due to the pandemic. We recently moved, but will continue to order online and pick tamales up in Hayward when we can. Give them a try! You won't be disappointed!

S T.

Yelp
Ordered mushrooms, veggies and mole tamales. Came delivered almost frozen. Had the veggies ones. They were quite disappointing. All the masa fell apart after steaming. Ratio of masa to contents is not balanced as there's too much masa. Good thing for having veggie vegan options!! But better ones are to be had in Richmond ...

Kennie B.

Yelp
I absolutely love Alicias brand all the way around! Their tamales are incredible, the masa is perfectly blended so that is stays moist , wonderful range of stuffing options that are all delicious! And the salsa's are the best I've had !!! My favorite is the Roja!!! This is the kind of food our world needs more of!!!

Cat C.

Yelp
Alicia's tamales brings all the boys....and girls to the yard. Hella bomb! Everyone in our office was raving about them when Cater2me hooked us up. I've only had tamales maybe like three times in my life, but these were amazing! The cheese one was simple, but delicious. The pork was so juicy and melted like buttah! Tamales were moist too. They also serve them with a bunch of delicious sauces - hot sauces and a thinner guacamole and rice. Needless to say there weren't any leftovers! I think they sell at farmer's markets and such, so if you see them, definitely get your carb fix on with their delicious made with love tamales.

Nicole A.

Yelp
It's interesting how different cultures have similar foods. Today, we had tamales at work, which are similar to lotus wrapped rice with filling in China. I had the chicken mole tamale. One tamale (plus a side salad) was sufficient for me. On its own, the tamale was sweet. The masa (corn flour) was light and fluffy. The meat was a bit dry but flavored. Since I enjoyed the masa more than the meat, I didn't mind the masa: meat ratio, but I could see others preferring more meat in their tamale. The corn husk peeled off the filling easily. When the tamale was dipped into the sauces, the meat became a good moistness. The salsa verde was on the sour side of things. The chipotle salsa was so savory. It almost tasted like there was bonito flakes in it. I could definitely eat this again and again. What's in here!? The avocado salsa was on the saltier side of things-- not too much avocado flavor. I also had black beans as a side, and those were well flavored without being overly salty. While I didn't love it, I recognize that for someone who loves Mexican food, it would likely be a standout. It was a great comfort food. A 3.45/5 on taste for me and bumping to 3.5/5 due to that chipotle sauce!

Elena N.

Yelp
So what do I get at a tamale stand at Off the Grid: Fort Mason?! That's right! Elote! I love Mexican street corn, so when I saw people walking away from Alicia's Tamales with elote, I had to get one. Their Elote is described as Mexican style corn on the cob with mayo, cheese and chili for $4. The corn is boiled, mayo is added, then cheese and chili sauce. For me, the cheese they used was a little too strong for the corn and didn't blend well with the chili sauce. The sauce was tangy and seemed to fight with the nuttiness of the cheese. It would have gone much better with chili powder instead of whatever Mexican style hot sauce they used. The corn however was boiled and cooked nicely and I did indeed eat the whole thing since I do love my veggies! Although I didn't like the elote as much as I thought I would, I'm glad I tried it since it looked delicious! I'm just not sure it's worth $4.

Nic Z.

Yelp
We had a meal catered by Alicia's Tamales Los Mayas, and I thought it was delicious! I tried the... - Pork green mole - Chicken pipian - Slow roasted black beans The chicken and pork just fell apart (in the best way possible) and even the beans were spiced really well. Great food!

Miriam W.

Yelp
Don't understand the raves. Alicias bean and cheese tamales were the most expensive in the Berkeley Bowl cooler. Bland, mostly masa, stingy on the cheese, which was dry. We got halfway through our portions, threw the rest out.

Mark O.

Yelp
Food stand at outsidelands. Elote - 2/5 - Spicy sauce too sweet. Cheese was all powder either no crumbles. Could have used some butter. Overall, "I've experienced better."

Lon H.

Yelp
I've had the pleasure of enjoying tamales from Alicia's Tamales a couple of times when they've catered lunch for our office. They are always prompt and friendly when they arrive. They are also very organized, which is super helpful when you've scheduled a catering. Since I'm a carnivore, I'm always looking for the meat tamales, even though I know Alicia's makes a variety from pollo, carnitas, mole, cheese and vegan ones. I always seem to gravitate towards the pollo and carnitas, which I think are my faves, although the mole is really good too. Alicia's also brings a complement of rice, beans, chips, salsa and salad with their meals too. I like their red and green salsa's, which go nicely with her tamales. The tamales themselves are a good size and are filled with whatever meat or option you choose. They can be a meal by themselves, depending upon how much you can eat.

Natalie L.

Yelp
I am in love with their tamales! They were a food vendor of Outsidelands and looking at the pictures I was intrigued and wanted to try. I ordered the carnitas tamales and queso. The tamale was SO good, super tender meats and tasty. The queso was also very good and seasoned very well. I loved it so much that I went back the next day to get more tamales! They taste very authentic and homemade. Hope I bump into Alicia's Tamales again!

Megan S.

Yelp
I was out at Flea Market on Treasure Island this past weekend and Alicia's was there. I got a vegan tamale. Really good. Heavy on maize shell verse filling, but I didn't mind because it held together well. Sign said there was cactus in it, but I didn't taste cactus. I think it was green beans, bell pepper and garbanzo beans. They drown the tamale in a red and green sauce, which normally I don't like to add a lot of sauce and run my sodium up, but the sauce had a great flavor, so I'm secretly glad they did add it cause that is not something I would have had added if I had know, but it was good. I got one tamale. $4. Decent portion. It was a good snack. If you want a meal, get two. They had a decent variety of options.

Kari C.

Yelp
We picked up 3 tamales from Alicia's at the Eat Real Festival 2014 so we wouldn't have to cook dinner. Yup, this is the way to do it! Tamales are the perfect "to-go" food. They get points for authenticity. They're wrapped and prepared just the way I'd imagine home-made tamales to be. The masa is soft and fluffs easily, even after re-heating. Of the three tamales we tried, I thought the veggie one was the best. It had terrific roasted red pepper flavors, beans, and corn. DH enjoyed the pork one, which also had great flavors. The only one that was a "miss" was the white meat chicken one. Maybe it would have been better fresh, but it was kinda dry and bland. DH still ate it though. Sauces, both red and green, were top notch. They packed them with care into little cups. They are a must-have item when eating tamales. I enjoyed the red sauce with the pork...added nice fruitiness and tanginess.

swamy g.

Yelp
Alicia's food is just damn good! We got it catered at our office. Usually, when I have tamales, they are just ok. But not her's. They are delicious. As I was eating, I thought to myself, this must be a product of love. Someone really cared about cooking this food, took their time and made sure it was crafted with LOVE. Well, when I checked out her website, that's exactly what it said. Other restaurants should take note of this. If you cook with love, it shows. Plain and simple. Thanks Alicia, for these delicious tamales. Also, she makes the best spanish rice with beans.

Isabella F.

Yelp
I've tried vegan and vegetarian tamales before, but Alicia's vegan tamales from their food truck blew my mind. The sauce was so flavorful and was just the right touch. All of the ingredients tasted fresh, the maza was cooked to perfection, the service was fast and friendly, and the prices were reasonable. Be warned that they are cash only! I wish they had a location open because I'd love to have another one. Gracias!

That Girl -.

Yelp
Wonderful! Used them for an work event. They couldn't have been sweeter (Alicia herself was there serving) and people raved about the food. We'll order from them again, as everything was delicious and well done.

Nicole R.

Yelp
Alicia's tamales are AMAZING and her beans (pinto) are the BEST I've ever had which is really saying something. I am THRILLED they are offering delivery and pick-up in the Bay Area. Treat yourself and place an order, you deserve it in these times! Happy to have ordered a tamale self-care kit. Nom Nom!

Kristina E.

Yelp
I ordered the vegan nopales and pumpkin mole for my daughter's first birthday party. First of all, I was shocked to find a local place that sold vegan tamales so that is a bonus! Ordering the tamales was very easy and Alicia and her staff are very helpful and sweet. But most importantly, the tamales and salsas tasted delicious! Everyone at the party LOVED them. I can't wait to order Alicia's tamales again!

Olivia H.

Yelp
Donation FRAUD This company has committed to being a vendor to my school's fundraiser event. Twice now the day of the event the company has ghosted us and never showed up. This is so unprofessional and rude. I'm not sure if they tried to do it for the tax write-off but shame on them. Angry hard-working students.

Lolia S.

Yelp
Elote on the menu caught my eye. Alicia's Tamales had a cart at SOMA Streat Food Park with five kinds of tamales ($3.50 each), elote, and agua fresca. * Elote ($3.50): Boiled corn on the cob covered in sour cream and finely grated parmesan cheese, then drizzled with Tapatio sauce. Grilled elote tastes better and this one was missing elements like chili powder and lime juice. The use of parmesan is not traditional but I liked the saltiness of the parmesan cheese and how it contrasted with the sweetness of the corn. The corn was quite sweet. The saddest part was the lack of chili powder. The elote wasn't as tangy or spicy as usual plus it tastes better when grilled.

Sahar N.

Yelp
So FRESH! My office had Alicia's for catering and we all loved it! My favorite was the chicken tamale. Super fluffy and filling. The verde sauce gave it a perfect kick and enjoyed the fresh salad as well. Thank you!

Alison A.

Yelp
The chipotle orange sauce is like crack. Great on chips, salad, or your tamale.

Victor G.

Yelp
Alicia's Tamales didn't have the cheese tamale so i just went with the chicken. Alicia will have or already has a place in justin herman plaza (m-f) selling tamales. menu: cheese, pork, or chicken tamales (3.5) locale: eat real festival 2011(9/24) sampling: chicken tamales -not melt in your quality but not harden firm either. melt in your mouth usually indicates lard usuage-not good. -some veggies included like carrots, peas, which i didn't see -very fresh chicken flavor, breast meat used.

Hitomi B.

Yelp
I just had a delicious chicken tamale from Alicia's food cart in Justin Herman Plaza. Let me tell you, Alicia's joyful smile is so much more welcome than the Occupy SF folks who are now evacuated from the very same spot her cart is setup. After a brisk walk down the Embarcadero, a single tamale and aqua fresca totally hit the spot. I've had other tamales and they always seem so heavy. Alicia said her recipe is her grandmother's... oh wow. I don't know how she does it but the masa is light. The veggies inside are delicious... and I don't know about you but I'm impressed by the little things like how precise the potatoes were cut. Topped with the green chili salsa - it was perfect. And the price = $5 for the tamale and the aqua fresca. So if you're looking for an authentic tamale and a friendly smile, you can't go wrong with Alicia's Tamale cart. There from 10-4 everyday )except Sunday. :)

Jose V.

Yelp
Disappointed with this tamale establishment. Too much masa, not enough filling. The green salsa tastes like veneno (green poison), These tamales are overpriced as well. She claims that her tamales are stuffed with love, and that her best customers are stuffed with her tamales. This is because her tamales taste like (turkey) stuffing. There is no real meat anywhere, It is a garbanzo here, or some piece of green beans, Rip-off for the price she charges. The masa is also very bland, blah-blah. Don't waste your money on these tamales!!!!

Raquel Y.

Yelp
Just based on the Elote - Mexican grilled corn - pretty delicious and tasty. However prices are a bit steep, $4 for grilled corn with cream, cheese, and hot sauce. I'm glad to have at least tried it.

Johnny W.

Yelp
Note: Review is for their catered food. So, I have a corny confession to make: I love tamales. And, up until I tried Alicia's, I hadn't found any in the Bay Area that hit the spot quite like the ones I've had in SoCal, be it due to taste or texture. Now, while the texture of the pork and chicken tamale fillings could still use a bit of work, the texture of the masa itself was perfect. And while the pork tamale was okay, the flavor of the chicken tamales was excellent, especially when smothered in that green sauce of hers. Going with a solid 3.5 because they could still be a bit better, but they're definitely the most enjoyable ones I've had in the Bay so far!

Alexa W.

Yelp
We had Alicia's Tamales in for lunch at our office, they were amazing! The beef tamale was definitely the office favorite, but I also loved the cheese and mushroom tamales. Our delivery driver, Maria, was great. On time, very professional and made sure that the presentation was everything we needed. Highly recommend if you are looking for catering for an event!

Ex K.

Yelp
Ew. My poor palate. Their mole tamales are gross, the chicken ones are also nasty, dry and tasteless, and the masa is hard in both kinds. Couldn't even rescue them with a steamer. They're not made with love. Mass produced on a conveyor belt with a cement trough, maybe, but not love. Lo siento.

Jordan F.

Yelp
WOW. We had Alicia cater for a work event. The cheese tamales are pure perfection. Pair those with a side of taco salad, rice, and beans + chips to dip and you have a delicious combination. It would be a crime against your taste buds to miss out on the Chipotle Salsa - Pour it into a bucket and submerse your tamales as if you are a kid again enjoying Dunkaroos.

Danyle W.

Yelp
Alicia's tamales was a food truck available at BottleRock Napa Valley, and I love tamales so I had to try. I got a queso and a vegetarian tamale. They were both just okay, the queso tamale was better than the vegetarian one. Both tamales had too much masa and not enough stuffing and the salsas that went on top weren't very flavorful. Overall the $13 I spent was not worth it and I would not get tamales from this food truck in the future.

Spencer W.

Yelp
Delicious tamales, and their sauces aren't bad either. Our company ordered catering from Alicia's today and i tried their carnitas and beef tamales. The quality of masa is apparent immediately, the texture is great, not rubbery like some. Both the pork and beef fillings had good flavor and were fork tender. The only thing that was missing was crema, but that could be that HR didn't order it *shakes fist*. The tomatillo and habanero salsa / hot sauces they make pair well.

Shar M.

Yelp
Tried them at the end of the day, when they (and all the other trucks at the T.I. Flea) were pretty much sold out of everything. $4 for a single tamale, a bit overpriced, but hit the spot. We tried the chicken one and the sauce they put on top is pretty good. Our friends enjoyed the Elote. Overall, I still prefer to get my tamales elsewhere, but it hit the spot.

Sofia H.

Yelp
Sampled several of their tamales at the SF Intl Beer Festival. Their vegan and carnitas tamales were delicious. Many tamales are dry and bland, but not theirs. They are surprisingly flavorful and the sauces were a perfect accompaniment.

Shivaun N.

Yelp
I have used Alicia's Tamales Los Mayas twice now to cater work events, and both times the service and food were genuinely excellent. The staff is friendly, the food is delivered promptly, and attendees at both events raved about the food. The masa for their tamales is so light and fluffy, I don't know how Alicia does it! The fillings are also excellent - fresh, "rico," healthful, and include several vegetarian options, a must in my department. I cannot recommend them enough.

Hannah A.

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I went to bed last night thinking of Alicia's tamales. They fall apart in your mouth and the meat is tender and lean. I could have eaten the outside of the tamale without anything on or it because of how buttery the texture. Sprinkle some brown sugar on it and you've got yourself dessert. The pork tamales taste the best when topped with green sauce and a tea spoon of homemade chipotle (extra creamy). Auga Fresca is a refreshing finish and not too sweet . I thought I liked tamales, but now I enamored. Thank you Alicia's for the renewed perspective .

Dudley F.

Yelp
SOME OF THE BEST TAMALES IN SF! My partner and I found Alicia's cart at the SOMA Streat Food Park and had a great experience. We each had a carnitas tamale and thought they were so good that we wound up getting another 8 tamales to take home (chicken, carnitas and cheese). We had a lovely conversation with Alicia as she took the time to wrap and label the tamales for us. We had a great experience with her and her food. We highly recommend it!

Roger A.

Yelp
Another spot I went to during my OTG Fort Mason. I am a huge fan of tamales and they gave a good price for some great ones!!! I got chicken and a vegetarian and was really pleased by the taste. The staff are super friendly and nice.