The Original Tamale Co.

Pros * Tamales are rather large. * Flavor if chicken, pork, and rajas are good * I appreciate that they advertise tamales are not made with lard * Masa is soft even after re-heating. Almost too soft it falls apart * Pricing is not bad considering the size * Fast service, I appreciate the labels for each flavor Cons * More masa than filling * Vegetarian was disappointing. Vegetable filling looks like it came from a can (peas, corn, carrots, green beans) It would have been better to just label the bean and cheese vegetarian. * We ate all tamales except “Vegetarian” * The woman taking our order did have quite an attitude.

My dad drives out to get these tamales at least once a month and today I came with him. The tamales are so good and moist. The price per tamal recently increased but the quality is still good and makes it worth it. The champurrado was was the right amount of sweetness and the consistency was in between too thick and too runny. There is a parking lot on the left side where you can try to find a space and then walk to the sidewalk where the storefront is. Also good to know that they take tap card payment.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Taste of True Mexico! (or "My New Go-To for Authentic Tamales!") I've been on the hunt for truly authentic Mexican tamales, and tamales express absolutely delivered! From the moment I walked to the window , the aroma of simmering chiles, fresh masa was intoxicating.i recommend 👌.

Ate here at Street Fair at college of the dessert on Sundays open from 8 to 2 The tamales are so flavorful and large! They even season the masa! Customer service is 2nd to none. And actually gave us samples so we could make the best brunch choice. I recommend this restaurant & will definitely be back when I come through again

Today they were at la habra tamal festival . It was my first time trying them and well couple things. Not sure who decided to water down the salsa lol literally tasted like if they said echale mas agua para que rinda lol . Second the meat was outside the masa mmm idk if that's what their known for or what . And 3rd they got my order wrong . And the line was so long that we'll I didn't want to get back . I ordered 12 and got 9 wrong lol and all of them had the meat outside Not sure why it's so hyped

This afternoon was the first time that I have ever eaten at this restaurant in the chicken and the chili in the pork tamales were very delicious not sure if this is one of the places that sells Christmas tamales around Christmas by definitely will be ordering again very soon as we get closer to Christmas

Yummy tamales. Good flavor. Best I’ve had. Original is a hole in the wall. But the food is quality.

My favorite SF Valley tamales. Always so good and moist. Large too! I stopped by here anytime I have a hankering for tamales and pick up a dozen so I could freeze the extras or give them to friends. .

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).

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.

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

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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!!

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!

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!

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!

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

Exactly what I needed during this cold rainy weather! Walk up counter with easy but small parking lot, nice lady, and good prices. I got 6 tamales and a champurrado for $28!

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

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.

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

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.

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!

Great tamales. Great meat to masa ratio. Hot and fast didn't have to wait long. Enjoy the ppl and fresh and clean spot.

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

Very good and authentic tamales, the prices are fair & the staff was very helpful and polite.

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

Best tamales in the valley affordable and family friendly don't just take my word for it. Can't stop by.

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

Phenomenal. I got chicken tamales. The masa and meat were both moist and flavorful. Adding this to the top of my list of favorites.

Very tasty tamales!! Location is a lil small but service is fast and the employees are nice. The location is Pacoima which isn't anything fancy but the food makes up for it.

These are some amazing Tamales. I had a large cheese one and it's definitely top five I ever ate. Service was nice from the friendly man at the booth off Wilshire at the farmers market across from SAGAFTRA HQ on Wednesdays. Prices under $5 for above avg. value. Recommended.

I prefer the chicharon tamale from the lady that sells the in the corner not this place they are to expensive at 5.50 each and it's mainly masa instead of the meat they put in it the flavor is bland not good.

Great tamales! Quick service and Really big and filling! Worth the price ! Would definitely come back.

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!!!

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).

I'm always looking for good Tamales and this spot did not disappoint at all. I didn't expect much on service because you order at a window and the gentleman did his job no more or less. I'm told the spot has been there a long time, not much on ambiance and didn't seem to have a sit down area. The tamales were delicious with a very clean taste, if that's your goal then you'll be happy.

Best corn tamales ever. The tamales are sweet and perfect for a cold or sunny day! A bit pricey but worth every penny!

The service was amazing and so fast. I ordered 6 tamales (beef x1, chicken x4, bean&cheese x1) all were so fresh & warm. It literally took less than 5 mins for them to be ready. This place is authentic and delicious. The ambiance is really nice and relaxing. There are tables in the back and more than enough seating for you and your family. If you are looking for a tasty and affordable place to get your tamales from, 'Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales' is definitely worth a shot! I will be coming back.

Found them at the Monrovia Farmers market on Friday and the tamales were delicious. Totally fresh and the meat content was juicy. Super moist tamale and nothing was dry. For $5 it's a bit on the pricey side but quality hits!

We get tamales here every year and they never disappoint! I usually order their red pork, green pork, beef, cheese and chili, Elote, and chicken and everything is delicious. Next time you're in the area, stop by!

While driving exploring murals low an behold there's a small tamale spot I swore I seen. This business is easy to miss if a first timer. We drove by 2 times trying to find it lol . Tamales where very moist not too hot we ordered cheese & chicken they had available fresh or frozen. Fresh cost more I didn't mind. We made our order and enjoyed the Tamales at home. Continued on our road trip for murals. Behind this small business is the company which they cater and have there own tamale trucks around town.

Súper delicious tamales , very tasty and soft I like that has no lard and no msg, and their salsa is amazing , come and try them

C'est bon Mui bueno They did not have hot chicken at farmers market los Al last Saturday as they ran out. Maybe next go round (when we get there round 11:30/12 noon) they will have some hot chicken tam Please bring more ready to eat (hot ckn tam) por favor:)

The Tamale Fiesta is delicious. Had them at Irvine Nights last summer. I think it's the same as Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales because it's the same address that's advertised. I would go out of my way to come here. Got the Pork in Green Sauce and Chicken in Green Sauce. These tamales were amazing, perfectly seasoned, the masa was so soft and moist. The tamales are huge, I was struggling to finish two, one would probably have been enough. It's good to maybe share if you want to try everything. I wanted to try some other tamales too but some of them had already sold out. You can find them at events and farmers markets all throughout SoCal. The event I went to is located at Great Park, it was a night market. There was a line but the line moved quickly. Parking was easy for this event, it's free in the parking lots. Everyone is friendly, a very wholesome and family environment feel. Service was friendly. I thought prices were reasonable, food trucks/vendors on average are going to be more expensive, very similar to going to a farmers market. There are a lot tables to sit outside and eat. The park in general is very nice and they picked the perfect spot to hold the event next to all the palm trees and hangar. Bring cash if you can but I think they took card too.

Great service and great Tamales come and check them out the sweet amount is amazing and you should try the beef with red sauce, delicious and on weekends you can try the fried shrimp empanadas amazing

Each year I go in search of a new extraordinary tamale and today, I ended up here. I purchased pork with green sauce (I green sauce and have never seen pork with green sauce), rajas with cheese, pork with red sauce and chicken with green sauce. The first one I had was the pork with green sauce. Let me preface this by stating I love masa - I'm a carbs girl. I've always wondered why you can't buy just a masa tamale but I digress. As you can see from the pic, these tamales are pretty big. The particular one I had was was mostly masa. I went back to reviews and this doesn't seem to be a common complaint so I'm going to chuck it up to perhaps they were running out of filling as they made the one I had. Stay tuned as i eat the others. Nonetheless, the little filling I had was yummy in my tummy. The masa was good too -- it was almost buttery and moist -- so no complaints from this carb lover. Note that if you're buying to take home, opt for the cold version to save a little bit of money. They're fully cooked, you just have to steam or microwave them. I also got the champurrado and it did not disappoint. All in all, go check out this place. There were only a few people in line at 1 p.m. but it's a couple of weeks out from Xmas. They have a very small parking lot but there's a McDonald's right next door where I'm sure there's ample parking. *UPDATE* As you can see in the additional photos, my tamales from the original haul all had an adequate amount of filling. About a wk later I went back for more pork with green chili tamales and they had a normal amount of filling. After trying the flavors mentioned above, the pork with green chili is what will keep me going back to this place - the other options were ok but do not receive a yummy in my tummy rating.

From the service to the quality of the food . This place keeps me going back . Los tamales esta muy deliciosos. I'm here now

The service here is always quick and they are very friendly. Best tamales in LA. And they huge!!!! Love love love !!!

Not all tamales are this good, so if you find this spot, consider yourself very lucky. You cannot go wrong with any other offerings.

Tamales are good. Highly recommend the tamales from this place. It is best to order different type on your first time visit. There is only a few tables for dining. This place is just mainly for pickup. The service was to the point and nothing special. All business.

The best tamales in town.my family has been coming here for a long time. The quality is always great.

Fast, delicious, and ready to go. Always come here for tamales and never fails me. Thank you for consistency