El Tamalero
14155 E Colfax Ave Suite A3, Aurora
(720) 475-1166
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The tamales have a good flavor but a little dry. The rajas con queso could definitely use more cheese.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
The tamales have a good flavor but a little dry. The rajas con queso could definitely use more cheese.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
I think it's more for to go orders and large tamale orders. I got 2 rajas tamsles and very thin but good flavor.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Let me start by saying that being Mexican, I’ve head great tamales. I bought one of each first and tried them in the car before committing. These tamales were the closest I’ve found so far to authentic Mexican tamales. Starting with the size. You’re good with 2. The filling is generous and very tasty. red and pork tamales spice was on point. Mom like rajas although it was literally one pepper in the middle of the tamal (I suggest cutting them so it’s uniform) the green with chicken (usually my favorite) were ok. The masa is good. Not too thick, not too lard-y (shinny masa), could be a tad fluffier just need to mix a bit more. Price a bit in the higher side at $22 a dz but it’s a business and they’re good in size. The ONLY thing is that they’re not fully cooked. Maybe because it was the holiday season and they were rushed. I bought them while they were still hot, cooked them for another hour on low and they came out good. The staff was friendly the establishment left little to the imagination. It’s a pick up your tamales and go type of place. I’ll go back in hopes the quality is consistent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Queso Con Rajas Tamale, Puerto Rojo Tamale, Tamales
The tamales were absolutely delicious, a solid 10/10. However, the only issue I encountered was that it was 12 pm, and they were completely out of tamales. Come on, do better! Fortunately, they managed to get some from a special order they had made extra.
When I arrived, the lady took my order but wrote it down incorrectly. As a result, I ended up leaving without a dozen tamales I needed. To add on, when she answered the phone the first time, she completely forgot that I was waiting for her. I waited for 10 minutes and I hung up and called back and then she was able to help me.
The food was fantastic, but the customer service was abysmal. Why not make more tamales so that you have enough until you close? It’s so disappointing because you’d rather lose customers than make more tamales.
I definitely recommend you ask them to re read your order just to be sure your order is correct. Also call early to make sure they can put apart your order.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Tamales
Tamales were 8/10. But casher 0/10 I was waiting for my receipt and she said " do you want you receipt" I said yes please then she said "well there's no receipt." like What kind of business doesn't give you a receipt? That was disappointing for me .
Great tamales
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tamales
The tastiest tamales in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great tamales
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tamales
I love the gorditas. Too bad they only have a limited amount of items they make per day. I recommend you come early to get what you want before they run out.
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They only have gorditas Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Best Tamales in Aurora
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good tamales, no wait for orders to be made, just a line to wait in. This is a good business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tamales
some of the best authentic mexican food you will ever have
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good red pork and green chicken tamales.Champurrada is always bomb also.
Take it from a Mexican who lived in Los Angeles - this place is the BEST for tamales!! Rivals any place in L.A. -totally agree with review that said these tamales are not dry PLUS perfect amount of filling to masa! You will not regret getting your tamal fix here. Don’t plan to eat here take to go -not a sit down kind of place.
Parking: It can be a little busy early morning but spots can be found - just watch out for the big “trocas” they are parking spot hogs!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puerto Rojo Tamale, Tamales
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