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Rosita's Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

1. Rosita's Place

8.5
2310 E McDowell Rd (W of 24th St), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Trish A.Trish Anderton: Incredible. Eat here now! Tamales are a good place to start, as is the tamarind margarita :-)

David M.David Merritt: From the hot fresh chips , to the tamales, it is all good. Everything is fresh and flavorful.

Jennifer M.Jennifer Minnerly: This is my favorite Mexican food place to eat at in Arizona!! Staff is amazing and friendly food is wonderful and perfection to a T❤️

El Bravo is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

2. El Bravo

7.9
8338 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · North Mountain · 15 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom J: The tamales are the bomb! Green corn, beef, with sauce or without. All excellent.

Scott N.Scott Nietzel: Awesome tamales, cheese crisps and flour tortilla tacos!

JimJim: You can't go wrong with the #5 or #6

La Piñata is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

3. La Piñata

8.4
5521 N 7th Ave (at Osborn Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Doug W.Doug Wieboldt: Fajitas, flautas and tamales.

John J.John Jennings: The #8 combination - awesome. Best taco I've ever had. The green corn tamale was excellent and the enchilada great. I started going to this restaurant in 1971 and it has never disappointed me.

Doug W.Doug Wieboldt: The food and beverages are awesome. Great chile relleno, chimichanga, taco salad, chorizo burrito. You just can't go wrong with La Pinata!

El Encanto Dos is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

4. El Encanto Dos

8.1
1112 E Carefree Hwy (btw 10th and 12th), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Deer Valley · 20 tips and reviews

NicoleNicole: The green corn tamales are excellent (not too sweet) topped with green sauce, add a side of black beans. On the weekends in the evening they have a guitar player that plays a lot of Beatles music. Read more.

Samalee A.Samalee Allen: Try the red and green tamales!

Jeff R.Jeff Ryan: Pollo Fundido was great. Spot on with everyone's recommendation. Stopped here on out drive from Phoenix to Sedona

Mi Pueblo is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

5. Mi Pueblo

8.3
9620 N Metro Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · North Mountain · 21 tips and reviews

Michelle S.Michelle S: Green corn tamales are moist and delicious!

Terri F.Terri Finch: Dinner was delicious the other night when we were here. Large portions, great tasting food, decently priced and if you find a coupon, even better pricing.

Dominic T.Dominic Tuso: This place is worth it for the chips and salsa...the best anywhere in Phoenix...their entries are all yummy

Chase Field is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

6. Chase Field

9.1
401 E Jefferson St (btwn S 4th & S 7th St), Phoenix, AZ
Baseball Stadium · Copper Square · 272 tips and reviews

Stadium JourneyStadium Journey: Check out Rey Gloria's Tamales near the left field foul pole! Homemade tamales by Chase Field security guard Rey Gloria and his family! Read more.

CristopherCristopher: $5 tamales near left field are fresh, delicious and reasonably priced.

Michael G.Michael Galpin: Get the tamales at Reyglorias.

Los Taquitos is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

7. Los Taquitos

8.8
4747 E Elliot Rd (btwn S Shoshoni Dr & S 48th St), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

Lizzie D.Lizzie Dots-Cook: This place is amazing! Tamales, tacos, burritos all delicious! You could order anything & be happy! Or just order one of everything! Haha!

Ferdy Q.Ferdy Quezada: carne asada burro is my favorite. my favorite breakfast is 14, the chorizo platter sub potatoes for rice. make sure momma makes it to ensure the best dish. sometimes its not as tasty.

Tim A.Tim Allen: First, keep it simple: Carne Asada Tacos.

Poncho's Mexican Food and Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

8. Poncho's Mexican Food and Cantina

8.5
7202 S Central Ave (at W Fremont Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · South Mountain · 37 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Try the El Crudo burro stuffed with juicy machaca and tomatillo sauce, Tamale Especial made with green corn and slathered in salsa verde and jalapeno cream cheese. Read more.

Joshua M.Joshua Morris: Open cheese crips are the best. The beans are really good. A huge meal that is pretty delicious is the pollo fundido. The salsa is also really good.

Alex A.Alex Agueros: Ask for the president table

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

9. The Cheesecake Factory

8.4
15230 N Scottsdale Rd (at Kierland Commons), Scottsdale, AZ
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Robbie C.Robbie Cardinali: Good drinks and happy hour try the sweet corn tamales lol

Eefee T.Eefee T.: Fantastic staff and atmosphere - kitchen takes late orders (past 10pm). Love the wide variety of American food choices available, and cheesecakes are divine.

Shad P.Shad Prock: So stuffed

Carolina's Mexican Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

10. Carolina's Mexican Food

8.4
2126 E Cactus Rd (at N Cave Creek Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Kaila S.Kaila Strong: Get the #2 cheese enchilada with a green chile corn tamale. The bean and potato burro is amaze too!! Side of sauce a must. Call ahead to avoid the inevitable wait, this place is always busy.

Michelle S.Michelle S: Green machaca burro and carne asada burro are the best...hot sauce is addictive

Patty J.Patty Jimenez: Mmmm...buttered tortillas.

Rokerij Cellar Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

11. Rokerij Cellar Bar

8.5
6335 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ
Cocktail Bar · Camelback East · 17 tips and reviews

Leland P.Leland Pond: dumbest thing ever! u can only get Tamales at richardsons even though rokerij is only feet away. soooo stupid.

John F.John Flying: You have to try the Caprese Salad. The house made balsamic reduction is absolutely fabulous.

K A.K Ashley: Bring back the $5 prickly pear Margaritas for happy hour!!!

Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

12. Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe

8.3
5101 N 16th St (at E. Camelback Rd.), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Camelback East · 22 tips and reviews

Stacey R.Stacey René: Perfect vegetarian meal here - green chile tamale and a papa jack chimichanga - both a la carte. No need for rice and beans. The free chips and salsa (and inevitable beer/margarita) will fill you up!

Rachel D.Rachel Dawn: The pollo con queso is so delicious! Mmm mmm mmm.

Robby H.Robby Harrington: Nothing better than a Patron marg with chips and salsa on the side.

Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

13. Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico

8.9
6335 N 16th St (at E Maryland Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Camelback East · 54 tips and reviews

Leland P.Leland Pond: Even though Rokerij is only feet away, Richardsons is the only place you can ordet Tamales. Dumbest rule ever necause Rokerij atmosphere is better

Naomi S.Naomi Sanchez: Hands down one of the best restaurants in the valley. Great food. Great drinks. Great service. Great ambience.

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Grab a cold cocktail with the regular North Phoenix crowd on the cozy roofed bar tucked away in the corner which catches light breezes and afternoon's play of sunlight. Read more.

Central Farmer's Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

14. Central Farmer's Market

7.7
7901 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

kim f.kim f: Try the tamales from "the tamale store", bread and butter pickles from "ray'z" and salsa from "just like nanas"and of course all the great produce.

Ann-Marie Y.Ann-Marie Y: Raimondo's is amazing! Both the eggplant and zucchini lasagna are amazing! Enjoy

Christin G.Christin Gangi: look for Shine coffee van

Ahwatukee Farmers Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

15. Ahwatukee Farmers Market

8.0
4700 E Warner Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Farmers Market · Ahwatukee · 11 tips and reviews

Jenn A.Jenn Aragon: All I can say... Get the tamales from the tamale store. Get there early or they will be gone. They have vegan ones!!

Jenn A.Jenn Aragon: get there early before the crowds!!! THE TAMALE STORE sells here. i only get the vegan but they are all so awesome!!!

Samantha H.Samantha Halvorson: I love this market! Happiest vendors, best selection.