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Los Angeles - The Original Tamale Co. restaurant
7.4

The Original Tamale Co.

  • Los Angeles
  • $
  • Mexican
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Satisfying tamales steal the spotlight

The Cheese & Chile Tamale is a flavor explosion, with a perfect balance of cheese and spice. The Pork in Green Sauce Tamale reigns supreme with its moist, flavorful meat, while the Sweet Pineapple Tamale leaves some wanting more filling. Overall, these generously portioned tamales offer great value and taste satisfaction.

  • Great Portions

    Generous, filling portions praised in numerous positive customer reviews.

  • Okay Value

    WOM lacks bite-sized context to explain the neutral Value sway.

Top 3 dishes at The Original Tamale Co.

  1. 1

    Tamales 🏆

    Tamales dish
  2. 2

    Green Sauce

  3. 3

    Beef Tamales

    Beef Tamales dish

Vibe: Casual chic with a hint of chaos

The ambiance is more factory than five-star. There’s no real dining area—just a sidewalk stand. Yet, it somehow retains a buzz. If you’re here for the food and not the mood, you’ll be just fine.

  • Okay Buzz

    WOM lacks bite-sized context to explain the neutral Buzz sway.

Perks: Friendly staff outweighs logistical headaches

Though parking is a nightmare and outdoor seating is nonexistent, the service shines. Staff are consistently friendly and quick, making the experience just pleasant enough to forget about the inconvenient logistics.

  • Okay Speed