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December 2023 by Sue C.
Tamales are amazing! Small factory, service was very kind and efficient. Small table to eat in. Beef and chicken, vegan and cheese with jalapeño. So good we bought 9 dozen!!!
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December 2023 by Julie G.
Tamales are delicious, I having been shopping here over 20 years - always great food, would definitely recommend
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December 2023 by Cheryl W.
Very good tamales!!!! Try the green pork spicy they are amazing. Don't just get 6 because you will regret not getting a dozen. I got a dozen a couple of red beef, also red and green pork and chicken. I'm so glad I found this little gem ....I will be going back and trying some ceviche next.
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December 2023 by Felicity P.
Some of the best tamales I've had hands down so much flavor and spice definitely recommend the beef and chicken
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December 2023 by Samchai Y.
I've been searching for a place to order tamales for Christmas. My sister's coworker recommend Garcia's. I called to inquire their business hours on Christmas Eve and shared I would like to grab some tamales for Christmas. The owner recommend I placed an order as soon as possible. The next day I went to place the order in person. The owner is super kind. He wanted me to try one before placing the order. I told him oh no that won't be necessary. I told him I saw the reviews and know they are very good. He insisted and I caved. He warmed up a beef tamale and OMG, it was delicious! His tamales are the most expensive I've come across but it's the best beef tamale I've ever had. He said the tamales can stay in the refrigerator for five weeks without an issue. He didn't want me to make another trip to the store to pick them up and said I can grab them now. I bought a dozen tamales, half beef and half chicken in red sauce. I also grab their fresh homemade salsa. I can't wait to try the chicken tamales which I'm sure will be very good. If you're looking for delicious tamales, look no further. I wished I had taken a picture of his refrigerator full of tamales. There is a list of the different flavors on another review. I live in Chula Vista and this will be the only place I'll be going to for tamales.
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November 2023 by Aaron B.
Best tamales & salsa. Super helpful and easy. Hidden gem in El Cajon. Super authentic
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November 2023 by Sara Z.
Hands down, the BEST tamales I've had. (Don't tell mi abuela, RIP.) I am born and raised in El Cajon and sad to admit had never been here prior to last night. Worst mistake I've made is not going sooner! I went about 30 minutes prior to closing and I hate being THAT person, but I was quickly and happily greeted by the owner who was one of the nicest people I had ever met. He even heated up a tamale for me to snack on while I decided what I wanted. I think I ended up getting one of each to take home and my boyfriend also agreed-these are the BEST tamales!! I also grabbed a bag of his seasoned spicy tortilla chips, some red salsa, rice and beans and OMG. We were in heaven. It's also a super authentic market and brought back a lot of nostalgic memories for me that just made me smile. Def gained a returning customer!!
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November 2023 by Avelina C.
Friendly family oriented, just like my own family.. thank you to the owner who let me try everything before my lunch...lol I refer this market over any south bay family market. You get more then what you pay for.. moi rico Thank you
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October 2023 by Jennifer Arroyo
Where do I even start. Tamales are so good, moist, flavorful, their salsa are flavorful, and fresh. Love this place.
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September 2023 by J C.
Excellent tacos. Authentic little market. We tried the carnitas, asada, and pollo. All was delicious.
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September 2023 by Maria E.
Today was my first time trying out this place and it didn't disappoint. It's a small mercado with just the right things. The tamales are what brought me in but the carne asada tacos is what made me a fan for life. I'm picky AF with my carne asada rarely do I eat anything else besides the one my dad makes. I believe the owner is who greeted us and treated us like family. I highly recommend this place. The food, the generosity, and humble workers I encountered made the whole experience great. This place has been opened for 23 years and I hope it sticks around for generations. Don't judge a book by its cover, the set up is basic but the food and workers brighten up this place. My family and I will definitely be coming back. Humble place, give it a try.
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August 2023 by Chris Sweet
Famous for their tortillas made fresh. Lots of other things like candy and authentic ingredients for making a feast.
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August 2023 by Nijmeh Kayed
Walked in to get water, but came out with the best tamales in San Diego!!! Employees are very nice and welcoming, definitely recommend this place.
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July 2023 by David Chism
My brother in law buys a lot of his chicken and carne asada here. You just can’t go wrong here for tortillas, meat products - anything. It is very authentic and tasty. I also tried the tamales - incredible and out of this world amazing.
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July 2023 by Naomi Fish
I didn't like tamales before I came here, and EV told me I had to try his, and sure enough, he changed my mind completely. It was the best tamale I have ever had- 10/10 recommend!! He is super nice, and his store has everything you could want!!