Tamales el tamalero
$ • Mexican, Food Trucks
Hours:
2920 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose
(408) 661-2429
About Tamales el tamalero
Customers' Favorites
10 Tamales Baby Back Ribs Boneless
Torta the Tamal with Chilaquiles
12 Tamales Cheese with Jalapeño
Puerco Con Picante Spicy Pork
10 Tamales Pork Mild
Spicy Pork Prepared
6 Tamales Chicken
Tamales el tamalero Reviews
Hours
| Monday | 6:30AM - 3PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30AM - 3PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30AM - 3PM |
| Thursday | 6:30AM - 3PM |
| Friday | 6:30AM - 3PM |
| Saturday | 6:30AM - 3PM |
| Sunday | 6:30AM - 3PM |
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Tamales el tamalero is highly praised for its delicious and hearty tamales, which are large, thick, and very meaty. Customers enjoy a variety of flavors, including spicy pork, chicken, and short rib, with many noting the chicken is especially good. The tamales are fresh, reasonably priced, and come in generous portions, often as big as a baby. Visitors appreciate the friendly and attentive service, describing the staff as nice and welcoming. The restaurant is popular for its consistent quality and quick service, with some recommending arriving early, like at 6:30 a.m., to get the best experience. Overall, Tamales el tamalero is considered the best spot for tamales in town, with many customers willing to drive across town just to enjoy their tasty, satisfying tamales.