Whether you enjoy tamales as a holiday tradition or just love the Mexican dish year-round, we’ve rounded up local spots that y’all helped us source for delicious, handmade tamales!
Pro Tip: Some of the best tamales are found randomly in parking lots during this time of year (Home Depot, Walmart, Sam’s Club) or from family vendors outside Mexican grocery stores. But these local spots are a great way to get your tamale fix without the hunt!
Updated December 2024
Avila’s
This no-frills, family-friendly spot serves tamales on the menu year-round, especially during the holiday season! They offer authentic, generously filled cheese blend tamales with pork, jalapeño, or black beans, served with rice and beans.
Love Field | Directions
Bakery Del Norte
This community-favorite bakery serves tamales, conchas, and other pan dulce! You’ll want to get one of everything, and be sure to get there early on weekends…they usually sell out by noon!
Old East Dallas | Directions
Becerra’s Tamales
Find delicious tamales on a first-come-first-serve basis weekly at the Saint Michael's Farmers Market! They offer several unique and creative flavors like smoked BBQ, Gulf Shrimp and Crab, Jalapeño Cream Cheese, and more – check their site to keep up to date on their site on the latest offerings.
University Park | Directions
Cantina Laredo Frisco
For the holiday season, Cantina Laredo Frisco is offering pork or chicken tamales by the dozen! Don’t miss their tamale-making class on December 18th!
Frisco | Directions
Photo courtesy of Dallas Tortilla and Tamale Factory
Dallas Tortilla and Tamale Factory
This tiny, family-run gem has been making tamales daily for over 60 years. The options are affordable and delicious – get two dozen for about $30 and freeze for later! Don’t skip on the homemade salsas, either.
Oak Cliff | Directions
El Rancho Supermercado
Stop by this Mexican supermarket after 9am for freshly made tamales in their prepared food section! While you’re there, be sure to check out their other offerings – you’ll find plenty of authentic eats here.
Multiple locations | See locations
Taqueria Tamaleria Nuevo Leon
This spot hidden in the center of a strip mall is a true gem! They offer 15 flavors of tamales including cream cheese and jalapeño, vegan, dulce de leche, and blueberry. Pair them with their creamy jalapeño salsa, it’s heavenly.
Multiple locations | See locations
Tia Dora’s Bakery
This twenty-three-year-old bakery has been cooking up tamales since day one, known for huge tamales packed with flavor! Get there early on weekends – they sell out fast, but the pan dulce is worth it too.
Oak Cliff | Directions
Tommy Tamale
This ‘burbs fave is a beloved spot for its award-winning tamales and over 70 varieties of salsa! They also offer a variety of gluten-free options too. Our pro tip? Try the Tommy Bowl, aka two tamales on a bed of Mexican rice, topped with Texas beef chili, creamy queso, shredded cheese, and pico de gallo.
Multiple locations | See locations
La Tapatia Market
Big, tasty tamales are available only on Saturdays, so get there early before they sell out! They also offer a variety of meats in their butcher shop, as well as prepared foods like fajitas, tortas, ribs, and churros.
Carrollton | Directions
La Victoria
This authentic Mexican gem is known for its homestyle cooking, including delicious pork tamales and tamales by the dozen! The entire menu is great too, with affordable prices – we highly recommend ordering a breakfast burrito with your tamales!
Old East Dallas | Directions
Limon’s Veracruzana
Switch things up with Mexican and Veracruz-style tamales that are light, made with a sweeter corn than other tamales, and wrapped in banana leaves! Limon’s offers tamales year-round, but call ahead to place a holiday order!
Oak Cliff | Directions
Rocio’s Handmade Tamales
Classic fillings like pork and chicken, and even vegetarian options like beans, cheese, and rice. Get their homemade salsa too! Stop by in-store or order delivery to get fresh tamales straight to your door in a pinch.
Farmers Market & Trinity Groves | See locations
