Old El Paso Tamales
730 E Brown Rd,Ste 109, Mesa, AZ, 85203
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Address :
730 E Brown Rd,Ste 109
Mesa, AZ, 85203 - Phone (480) 844-0477
- Website https://www.oldelpasotamales.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :9:00 am - 6:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Ashley C.
Great pork and sweet corn tamales! Yum! I just ate and already want to go back for more!
(5)C N.
Great tamales. Wish they had a salsa bar. You can ask for green salsa, which they don't offer without inquiry and isn't on the menu but is very good. Breakfast burritos are mediocre. Chorizo pretty greasy.
(4)Larry C.
I cannot give this place a rating on their food....I didn't get that far....the service is terrible I stood in line for like 30 mins. or longer with only 2 people ahead of me. This place is well spoken of but I never accept vad service from any establishment. SORRY FELLOW YELPERS. NOT WORTH THE AGGRAVATION!!!!!
(1)Kathy G.
Ugh! How I love this little hole in the wall place.. their tamales are all to die for in my opinion! I crave tamales the most around Christmas time but I always get those odd cravings throughout the year, and I love how this place makes their fresh daily! It's like heaven for me, tamales on demand so I don't have to wait til the end of the year to get my fix! But come early so they aren't out of what you want!!
(5)Kent M.
Best tamales in Mesa!! My first visit was a sample of a tamale. Hector the owner was so nice and the tamale was excellent. My friends and I stopped by for lunch today. The tamales again are legit! I had the 2 egg and 2 tamale with beans and soda combo. This combo I've never had and it was an explosion of flavors being triggered in my mouth. The meat in the corn tamales was fresh and texture was smooth. Everything was fresh and brought to us quickly. Old El Paso Tamales is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's awesome to drop in grab tamales that are authentic, hot and ready! Im going take them out to a party or dinner for the family. I will be back for sure!!
(5)Marina M.
Best tamales so far in Arizona. Their menudo is good too. Love this place glad they stay open to 6:00 pm during the week. If you want different kind of tamales you need to come here you won't be dispointed.
(4)Don B.
Based on all the positive reviews I had to try this place. Service was good but that was it! 7.95 for a half dozen tamales. You get what you pay for! They were dry and chicken was tooooo spicy. A one time thing!!! Tried beef, chicken and chili!
(1)James A.
Was on the east side for some training and this place was recommend , found the food to be good and reasonably priced. I did try the Tamales and green chili burro, not the style served in globe Arizona but it was good.
(3)Greg L.
The first time I've ever recommended tamales I could buy at a restaurant or store! I'm from New Mexico where they've got to have some spice and some flavor and these definitely fit the bill. I'd compare these to a lot of the homemade I've had that were really good maybe not quite the best but these are way up there! plus if you want something really to burn the top of your mouth off, get a pint of their green salsa, it'll really bring the hair off your chest!
(5)James G.
If anyone is looking for southern New Mexico style tamales (if you know, you know what I mean) look no further. They use Hatch green chile and are honestly some of the best tamales I have had. Great find!!
(5)Joel O.
This is another mom and pop treasure trove, and the hidden gem is tamales! The lunch special is hard to beat by any standard - good value, speedy service and delicious food at a low price. Check this place out if you get a chance!
(5)Zakk D.
This is the place to get authentic tamales at a great price! The service staff is really friendly and the owner is very talkative and willing to help out with anything you need. Definitely ask for his green salsa, it is delicious with a great hot spice to it!!
(4)Nikki P.
I want to first start this review with advising that this visit I had today was not a likeable one and is definitely making me think secondly with doing business with this company again. The Tamales are AWESOME. I can't lie, I drive all the way from Laveen, AZ just to come here and pick up my monthly dozen. Any other time that I have come, I am greeted at the door, there is a warm comforted feeling of a hardworking family run business, which is another plus on doing business here. Today's visit SUCKED! I walked in and there was only 1 older lady in line before me. The owner (or manager) came out from the back and immediately helped another gentleman that came in AFTER me. I waited patiently thinking that it may be a slight oversight on who he thought was next in line. The man was served his order and he left. Now it should be my turn, but instead the manager decided to take the order of the next man that was standing behind me. WHAT!!! Now I'm pissed and feel disrespected by being ignored. I didn't know if I was the wrong shade of color or if I was just invisible. I actually had to step in and tell him that it was my turn for service, but only to be declined tamales because they don't have anymore. SMH! I'm very big on respect. I respect you and I expect the same type of respect, certainly if I am spending money with you. It saddens me that I can come in today and the service was nothing like ever before. I understand they they are busy, I understand that you are trying to fill other orders and I also understand that one may be a little stressed. Unfortunately, that is a YOU PROBLEM and not a ME PROBLEM. I spoke with the manager and expressed my concern about the disrespect that I felt as a customer that spends money in this establishment on the monthly basis. He danced around what he didn't mean to do or how he didn't mean to make me feel. He said everything else except a simple, I APOLOGIZE! If a customer tells you that you not on your P's and Q's, then it is what it is. The Tamales are good, but I will never compromise the respect that I deserve. My money is green and just as good as those other white customers.
(1)Chytown B.
Loved them!! Will definitely go back.
(4)C R.
I have been coming here for years. I used to work at Banner up the street and it was a weekly lunch stop. Good size, just the right heat, the tamales are soft and melt in your mouth quality. The owner is awesome and always recognizes me. The green japilino sauce is a must. I am very sad I nolonger work close to here so ever time I am in the neighborhood I grab a few dozen and freeze them. After the micro wave they taste like I am in the store. 5 star for all.
(5)Xista G.
After reading the good reviews, I figured I would give this place a try. Stopped in around 1:30 pm during the middle of the week to pick up some tamales for dinner. They only had chicken and said it would be about 20 minutes for different ones. Didn't have the time to wait so I took 6 chicken tamales. Man, these tamales are the bomb! I cannot wait to try the others.
(5)Jasmin S.
So close to my mom's. The green chilli ones were yummy abd just enough spice. I will be back!
(4)Jeff S.
They especially prepared a chicken burrito with beans and cheese at my request. Deee-licious!! A hidden gem tucked away in North Mesa!!
(5)Robert Y.
Born and raised in El Paso, currently living in Phoenix... Old El Paso Tamales is the place to go to get a taste of home. The tamales, burros and menudo are excellent! The service is welcoming and like home.
(5)Jordan C.
I love Tamales, so when I saw a local Tamale shop i had to give it a shot. When you drive up in the strip center you see nothing but ALL CAPS - TAMALES. I assume that you can't have that be the biggest thing on the wall and it can't not be good right? I'm no Tamale expert by any means, but I decide to go in and grabbed 3 chicken tamales, one for me and 1 for each of my dudes in the office. As I drove back to the office in anticipation I was just getting anxious. I quickly devoured mine and I was not disappointed! No sauce was necessary, but it was moist and the chicken had good flavor. I quickly asked one of my co-workers if they would let me commandeer theirs b/c I just needed to have another one and gladly enough he was willing to part ways with it. Before he let me have at my 2nd Tamale, both my teammates gave their stamp of approvals on the Tamales! I'd go back if/when I'm in the Mesa area!
(5)Joseph G.
The tamales are like I remember in Texas. It's funny, for Arizona being so hispanic heavy - the mexican food kinda falls short. But these tamales came through!!
(5)Mel M.
I have been coming here for a few years now and really like the tamales. I tell everyone I know about them and have taken them to work functions. My complaint is that over the last couple of years, the size of the tamale is getting smaller, the filling is less but the prices are going up. I understand economics, food prices are rising so the cost of your product goes up so you have to raise your price to continue to be profitable. But if you are going to do this do NOT lower the quality of your food. I still enjoy the flavor, just wish they didn't skimp on the filling.
(4)Kirra W.
OMG! My husband brought these home after work today. They are delicious and I dare say the best tamales I've ever had. My favorite is the green chile. You will not be disappointed!
(5)Brandy L.
The best tamales EVER. Today I tried the Green Chili burrito and it was so tasty. I will be back for this burrito
(5)Dawn S.
We've been here several times... every time it's delicious! We've tried chicken, pork and beef tamales. My favorite are the pork tamales (they seem a little spicier than the beef) and my hubby's favorite are the chicken tamales. Plus, it's decently priced - as of August 2013, I can get a dozen for about $16. I will keep coming back.
(5)Nancy H.
Ive been coming here for a while but I just had the worst experience never going back, the tamales were under cooked it was disgusting
(1)Katie M.
Old El Paso Tamales is by far the best restaurant I have found in Mesa for menudo and tamales. As far as the service, It is a family run business and can be a tad slow. Patience is the key. Defiantly worth the wait!
(5)Toni F.
AWESOME!!!! The best tamales at a reasonable price! Great family run business. You must go!
(5)Serjio H.
The owner Hector was very nice and personable . The pork tamales were my favorite. Beef we're also very good. Must try if your in Mesa.
(5)Jeff E.
I work at the nearby high school, and I am glad I was told about this place. Friendly service, and incredible food. These tamales are amazing. The negative reviews on here about this place puzzle me... Owner is nice as can be, the food is incredible.
(5)Samuel G.
Great tamales, middling service, good prices. It's a win!
(4)German S.
Best tamales around, I will definitely be returning for more!
(5)James J.
Great little restaurant. Family owned - I think? Probably the best tamales I've had. I always try to support small and local. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Na Humma N.
These tamales are DELICIOUS!!!!! Do yourself a favour and go here. The website recommends calling first, which is a great idea. Not only to find out if they have what you need available that day, but also to see if they're open. They don't necessarily open right at 8 or 9, but the tamales are WELL worth it. Best tamales I've ever eaten.
(5)Emilie F.
Love the tamales here! The corn tamales and beef are my fav! The corn tamales are sweet and delicious. :) A dozen is 14 something including tax I believe. And the hours are only until 5 or 6 depending on the day I think, so make sure you get there in time to take a dozen home. And closed Mondays. I should post when I'm more awake so I could sound slightly more knowledgeable and prepared... :P
(5)Lisa C.
This place is a toss up... Tamales are good the masa is very smooth and moist and different from a lot of places. It's a small place and not super clean but it's no biggie since we usually get tamales to go. But I am only posting this in hopes that the owner does read their reviews. Their staff is in big need of evaluation. They are far from friendly, slow, unattentive and seriously need to learn to answer the phone.
(3)Bill C.
Last week I rated this place and now I wanted to add more to the review. I have just finished my last two tamales of the dozen I bought. These were so good, they tasted as if they were made in someones kitchen at home and not in a business. I have never eaten store bought tamales of this quality. The masa was perfect and the meat was tender and flavorful while still being very lean. People have complained about the size of these tamales, but for not home made, these are a very good size. I will be trying other styles next time I go (maybe tomorrow).
(5)Rachel H.
They're ok a little bit pricey and sometimes they seem undercooked but the green corn is excellent.
(3)Aldo O.
Great tamales! But if you really want to taste a true Mexican burrito try their chile verde burrito, It is AMAZING! Our office and all our staff loves this place! Check it out when you get a chance, its worth it.
(5)Kelley B.
Excellent family run business. There's no place in Arizona where will you find tamales like these. Best masa that I've ever had in a restaurant. Truly handmade tamales. I've tried them all and none disappoint. If you need a quantity for a special event, order a day or two early.
(5)Kelly C.
We got some pork, beef, green corn and a chicken to go. Definitely some of the best tamales I've ever had. If they weren't so small, I would give them 5 stars. Front counter person could be a little nicer too. Very limited hours, but pretty close to my house, so I'm happy about that. We will DEFINITELY be back.
(4)Nikki W.
The tamales here are the best! I love the green chile chicken ones and usually have to get at least one every week. They are so good my boyfriend in Washington is having me send some up.
(5)George H.
Based upon all the positive reviews (OBVIOUSLY RELATIVES!!) my son and I went in here... let me start by this is in a section of town that I would NEVER be caught in... absolutely NOT AFTER DARK!! One of the highest crime areas in Mesa!! After we locked the car, we go into this place and it is a complete and utter RUN DOWN DUMP!! We were the only ones there and this older hispanic man was running around with trays and bags and acting like a lunatic. He NEVER ONCE even acknowledged us. Finally after about 10 minutes I asked him if we could get some service and he RUDELY told me that he had orders of tamale dozens to get out and he didn't HAVE TIME!! WHAT?? You have a restaurant establishment and you don't have time to wait on a customer that has driven to your place to buy your friggin' food?? I guess my look on my face startled him... and then he said if I wanted to wait he would be with me in a bit... then he immediately went into the back room and left us once again! I turned to my son is complete astonishment and I asked him if he wanted to wait and he replied that we had driven all the way over here... that we might as well. So we had a seat and continued to watch this maniac run to the trays and trays of tamales out front and then go in the back... I watched this for another 20 minutes. Then he disappeared for quite a while and by that time we had been there 45 minutes... CAN YOU IMAGINE WAITING 45 MINUTES FOR A FRIGGIN TAMALE?? He never did come back out and so we left TO NEVER COME BACK!! Maybe your tamale's are good but to offer this kind of non-service with a DON'T CARE attitude.... is absolutely reprehensible. YOU SHOULD BE PUT OUT OF BUSINESS!! My first call is to the City of Mesa Health Department!! I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE!!
(1)Christina S.
Just like my great grandma makes them. Masa is the perfect texture: they must hand grind. I appreciate that they wrap them properly too so you don't have to fight them out. The guy at the counter was super nice! I had the red chile beef. I'm not normally a beef fan because they tend to be dry, but these were not.
(5)Seizen I.
This place is the best!!!! The green chili chicken are GREAT
(5)Al P.
Tamales are my Kryptonite. If I find good tamales, I get weak and can't help myself. I read the reviews and well, to be honest, IT WAS INCREDIBLE! I highly recommend this place. The owner told me that if Duncan Donuts only sells donuts, they only sell Tamales at Old El Paso and that is why they are so good. The masa is firm and smooth. The fillings are great. Besides beef, chicken, and pork, they also have a sweet corn and cheese and on request jalapeno and cheese and zucchini and cheese vegetarian. I want them all. When I told him that I read about this store on-line, let me try several of the tamales. EAT HERE! If you don't like tamales, eat here and you will! GREAT! I can't say enough. Yelp should add another star so that I can give them 6!
(5)Christopher L.
These tamales are DAMB GOOD. It seems that the operators of Old El Paso Tamales are fully aware of that... The Tamales are, again.. delicious, and perfect in consistency, flavor, texture, temperature, and freshness, BUT.. they're about 1/2 the size of a standard Tamale and a little bit more expensive.. The place doesn't have a menu board.. it's just.. tamales! (i guess they make other things but.. I'm not sure they want you to know that. :) The Chicken was my favorite, but also the pork and beef are FAB.
(4)AzIceQueen B.
Saw this place while I was picking up pizza for my kids. I didn't want pizza thought I would go in and give the tamales a try. I haven't regretted that decision at all. The chicken tamales are the BEST! They are super spicy, the way I like. The beef with red sauce is great too, not very spicy at all. The masa in all the tamales is flavored wonderfully. I am hooked on these tamales.
(5)Lexy D.
Good taste very flavorful, but the tamales are small for the fee at any cost I buy mine by the dozens.
(4)Anissa S.
This is the BEST place to get tamales!! I definitely recommend this place to everyone if you are looking for excellent taste, service and price. I had the pork and the chicken but next time I will get a dozen of all three to try the beef. GREAT job Old El Paso Tamales.
(5)Alysia G.
These are definitely the best tamales I have ever eaten. LOVE this place! The green chili chicken and corn tamales are my favorites.
(5)Corey C.
Love this place! The masa in these tamales are delicious! You can't go wrong with any you choose. The beef however, is my favorite! The only complaint is that they only have one type of salsa and it's nuclear!! Definitely worth a trip if you're in the area.
(5)Debbie T.
So being of Hispanic origin & a true AZ Native, I would like to think I am somewhat of an authority on Tamales. Not really, but I know what I like & I have tried them all over town. I do believe that these really are the "Best Ever". I love the old standby pork tamales but I thought I would give the chicken and the corn tamale a try. They both knocked it out of the park, although the Chicken one was" very" spicy, the blend of green chili, chicken & monterey jack cheese was a beautiful palatable combination. Then to cool things down I feasted on the corn tamale which was savory yet sweet, I love that they did not sweeten the masa for this delectable treat as I was not looking for a dessert tamale. Kudos to the chef now perhaps they could work on the dining room a little. Never mind... I will probably just get my dozen to go anyways.
(5)J D.
So there I was washing laundry at the coin less laundry and watching peeps coming and going with tamales in hand. Curious, I went outside and spotted the source, Old El Paso Tamales. With a rumble in my tummy, I went inside. The decor was extremely simple and extremely clean-looking. I ordered the chicken and beef tamale. As soon as I gathered my laundry I made a beeline home to sample my new find. The chicken tamale was covered by some of the most delicious masa, but to be truthful I was disappointed with only one husk...I guess I'm spoiled with two husks (tamale lovers know what I'm talking about). I wish I could've tasted more of the chicken but the spiciness overwhelmed the chicken. Sorry, but coming from a guy who grew up in AZ and in a household where El Pato and hot sauce are used like ketchup and jalapenos like pickles, the chicken was less than expected. The beef tamale was delicious and meaty, with the juices from the beef marinating the masa. To be honest I'll be back for the beef and trying out the pork and giving the chicken one more chance.
(4)Derek S.
These are by far the best tamales around! All of them are delicious, and you can't beat the price!
(5)David L.
Last time I was in for Tamales, I was told there would soon be a full menu! If the rest of what is offered is as tasty as the Tamales, this may be my new Mexican restaurant of choice. More updates to come after the full menu appears.
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