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sherkahn
Diamond Bar, SGV, LA, CA
Pomona, Inland Empire, CA Today!
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Best tamales in So Cal
Nov 5 2021 01:43PM more by sherkahn
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Time to stock up on holiday gifts, and my business partners want home made tamales.

My usual source is out this year , but where would YOU go to get great tamales in So Cal?
      
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jackrabbit33
La Jolla, San Diego, CA
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Nov 5 2021 02:49PM     link to this

I've been digging Taco Mesa lately...

InsearchofStarfish
Santa Ana, OC, CA
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Nov 5 2021 03:02PM     link to this

del taco

71bronco
OC, CA
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Nov 5 2021 03:25PM     link to this

Downtown Placentia has their annual Tamales festival, usually the first week of December. I’ll keep you posted.
June.Moon
Fountain Valley, OC, CA
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Nov 5 2021 07:28PM     link to this

Omg let me know I've been looking for some for a year now!
Gripman
Vegas, NV
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Nov 5 2021 07:59PM     link to this

Sandra's Tamales
5390 Whittier Blvd
(just east of Atlantic)
East Los Angeles

Best tamales around!

My go to's are their Spicy Green Chili with Cheese, and Beef Tamales, but, they are all super tasty.

You're welcome!
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GoBallsDeep
Fullerton, OC, CA
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Nov 5 2021 08:36PM     link to this

I've got a spicy beef tamale for OP
And, it's muy grande
Todos delicioso
Buen provecho, senor!

sherkahn
Diamond Bar, SGV, LA, CA
Pomona, Inland Empire, CA Today!
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Nov 5 2021 08:40PM     link to this

I keep hearing your tamale unsatisfying, GoBalls. Talks a big game but disappoints when the real thing shows up.
qwiksilver
Burbank, SFV, LA, CA
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Nov 5 2021 09:22PM     link to this

Lolita's Tamales 6050 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022. Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales 13754 Van Nuys Blvd , Pacoima, CA 91331

giver
San Diego, CA
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Nov 6 2021 12:06AM     link to this

Gripman....is correct.

Sandra's is as close to family made as possible.

Just my opinion, as there are sooooo many.

They do not take orders...so I drive up from Carlsbad early

Get my stash

And try to find a beautiful morning hx woman.

It's the most wonderful time of the year....😘
TNBE
Ontario, Inland Empire, CA
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Nov 6 2021 02:23AM     link to this

Best tamales I get are from this old Mex. guy with a cart on the corner. Cherry ave, block north of

Valley ..Fontana, CA..


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chillaxin
SGV, LA, CA
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Nov 6 2021 02:34AM     link to this

Guerrero Tamales in SGV, Covina, CA

So fucking good!
Dick_Isinya
GA
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Nov 6 2021 06:53AM     link to this

Lupitas Tamales
3027 N San Fernando Rd ste 104 Los Angeles Ca 90065
M-F 5:30am - 4:00pm
Really good!
qwiksilver
Burbank, SFV, LA, CA
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Nov 6 2021 08:17AM     link to this

Lolita's has merged with Sandra's tamales. So you are correct, no more lolita's.
grooviefan
Cypress, OC, CA
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Nov 7 2021 06:26AM     link to this

indio Tamale fest, Dec 4th and 5th downtown indio. free admission,
jimmmyz
OC, CA
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Nov 7 2021 07:53AM     link to this

My cousin’s house.
Grumpy_Butthead
NM
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Nov 7 2021 03:36PM     link to this

I would go onto the kitchen.
HoldingHeidi
AZ
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Nov 7 2021 09:54PM     link to this

Along the exits of any off-ramp coming from Vegas to Ca..

No but seriously, this is some of the most authentic food out 😋

Good luck on your search!!
HYB69
SFV, LA, CA
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magnumta12000
LAX, Coastal, LA, CA
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La Moderna in Whittier
xfactor
Claremont, Inland Empire, CA
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Nov 8 2021 03:48PM     link to this

La Indiana in East LA
1142 S Indiana St Los Angeles, CA 90023

Its been in East LA for 60+ years under current family ownership for 40+ years
https://laindianatamales.com/
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yellowB2
Mission Viejo, OC, CA
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Nov 8 2021 03:54PM     link to this

El Carro del Botulismo is one of my favorites, on many street corners in L.A. or at Olvera Street downtown.
PSHorneycouple
Palm Springs/Coachella Valley, Inland Empire, CA
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Home depot parking lot in palm springs. Damn good, and haven't gotten sick yet.
CoachMila
Irvine, OC, CA
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Parking lot of 99 cent only stores Costa Mesa on Saturday mornings
CoachMila
Irvine, OC, CA
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Nov 8 2021 04:57PM     link to this

I buy ONLY when the grandma sells it!
taxartiste
Newport Beach, OC, CA
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My housekeeper, she loads me up at Christmas
dakegg
LA, CA
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Wienerschnitzel or Tommy’s.
sherkahn
Diamond Bar, SGV, LA, CA
Pomona, Inland Empire, CA Today!
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Nov 11 2021 05:00PM     link to this

Got my tamales.

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$6.00 each. Worth every penny.
Airmobile
Coastal, LA, CA
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Nov 11 2021 08:40PM     link to this

Tamales Lilianas
4629 East Cesar E Chavez Ave. East LA
Very good, although they sometimes get a little skimpy, with the filling, during the holidays.

Airmobile
Coastal, LA, CA
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Nov 11 2021 09:07PM     link to this

Hey!
I’m looking for some good Central American Tamales.
The kind that are wrapped in banana leafs, not corn husk.
I had a housekeeper from Guatemala, who made some outstanding ones.
Also had them in the Yucatán, outside of Cancun. Mostly chicken, vegetables and Chile. Very moist.
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