Tamales Jovita
$ • Mexican, Vegetarian
Hours:
158 W Grand Ave, Escondido
(760) 470-2547
About Tamales Jovita
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Green Chicken Tamales
Tamales 2
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Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 6PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 6PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 6PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 6PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 6PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 6PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Tamales Jovita is a popular restaurant known for its delicious and fresh tamales. The red chicken and beef options are particularly praised for their taste, with the beef being a standout. A single tamal is enough to leave one feeling full. The restaurant is a convenient choice for a quick, affordable meal. The two tamale plate, which includes eggs, is a customer favorite due to the unique texture and taste created by the blended yolk and masa. The enchiladas with molè sauce and Mexican rice are also highly recommended.
The tamales are described as "really good" and "outstanding" by customers. The masa is soft, and the fillings are tasty, with the green beef tamales being a particular favorite. The beans are good, and the rice is garlicky. While the tamales may not be the "best ever," they are still considered good, and customers are willing to return to try other options, such as the pork and pineapple or strawberry tamales.
The restaurant prides itself on using corn oil instead of lard in its beans. Many customers agree that Tamales Jovita is a great option for Mexican food in San Diego, with some even comparing it favorably to options available in Mexico.