Tamaleria Maria’s
                                4743 Peck Rd, El Monte
                                 (626) 522-0053
                            
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At the time, the bakery was very clean, and customer service was excellent. The tamales were very delicious. My coffee delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always out of tamales. Not sure how thats even possible when it’s a tamaleria. Giving it up. Don’t waste your time.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
I have bought tamales from Maria's for years. It's been a while since I bought tamales. I didn't realize they were under new management. I was so disappointed with the tamales. They are so expensive and the tamales was under cooked, the pork was without taste and barely had any masa. I'll be looking for another place. I'm sorry to the new owners but your product is just not worth what your charging.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
My family has been going here since the 90’s. Almost every weekend and even during the week sometimes. This was the only place we go to for tamales. When my family comes from Texas this is a must for them. My sister and all my nieces and nephews look forward to it. It has been a while since we went back and finally went this past weekend. I was so disappointed because I was craving tamales from Maria’s Bakery and was excited to buy some, but the tamales tasted so different. I got 6 red pork tamales, 5 green pork and one green chicken tamale. They weren’t fully cooked, the flavor was completely different from the OG Marias Bakery tamales. The flavor in the masa was plain, the chile in both the red and green sauce has no flavor. Also it’s a little pricey, I got 1 dozen and a small little plastic cup of salsa and it was $40.32. I don’t know if it’s a new family/owner running this place now, but if anyone knows where the OG Maria’s bakery people are let me know. I don’t know where else to buy tamales. Or is it the same family but now it’s the kids/new generation running it?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I'm i wrong? Do these tamales taste a lil different now? I've been buying these tamales for years @ Marias bakery/tamales... they taste different. Does anyone know if the business was recently sold? Just curious 🤔
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Straight up they suck now. Sorry to everyone putting in work, but not the same.
Over price! $35 for 1 dozen no more lines . Tamales are good other then that.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Tamales are not like they used to be …. Costco’s taste better. The green sauce did not taste good at all.. they should’ve put new management on top of the store so people know what they’re buying very disappointed . it’s time to move on
I was recommended to this place by my friend and it didn’t disappoint. The tamales were very good and the tamale torta was as well. Great customer service and we will definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for tamales.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I heard about this place having very good tamales by my best friends grandma and they didn’t disappoint especially because the tamales are done fresh daily and were very delicious. We order a dozen of the green sauce pork tamales and a dozen of the red sauce and pork tamales and they were both very delicious. The girl in the front was also very sweet in helping us order since it was our first time there. If you need a place to get your tamales, this is the place. Great food and outstanding service. I definitely recommend everyone to visit.
Vegetarian options: Green Jalapeños and Cheese Tamale
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, there is plenty of room.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I was a loyal customer since 2016-2017 and I was unaware of new management recently so upon going I ordered a torta verde tamal and 4 pollo tamales and I was gravely disappointed. The bolio was very dry and very hard and cold. The tamales are clearly very very different, taste bland and are very dry. It's nothing but masa with little to no filling and very expensive as well. My order total came out to around 25$. Will not be returning ever again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
After coming here I was very surprised to see certain comments listed here. I can only speak from personal experience and I can honestly say that after new management this place has got soo good! The tamales are amazing specially the green ones. The cleanliness of this place has never been better and the staff always welcomes with a smile. Definitely a place to try and to judge for your self, it wont disappoint! I'll keep coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I used to think tamales were the best, but this time they were so dry. I won't come all the way from Upland anymore for these dry tamales.
Went there this morning and they served me a cold torta not worth it anymore I think it's best to find a new spot this place has been at a steep decline
Look at the tamales they sell you look at the meat/sauce and masa ratio smh we getting robbed
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Sad to say it's not the same good tasting tamales. Before they were flavorful and moist. Now the masa is drastically dried and the meat flavorless. I have been coming here for years and you can definitely tell the recipe is not the same. Need to find another tamale place .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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