Centro is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Raleigh.

1. Centro

8.8
106 S Wilmington St (at W Morgan St), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Bret A.Bret Askeland: Try the traditional margarita and tamales!!

Thomas B.Thomas Brown: Authentic, delicious. Recommend the chilaquiles, flan.

Shannon L.Shannon Lamm: steak tacos!!!!!!!!

Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Raleigh.

2. Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill

7.3
9650 Strickland Rd (Six forks), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Tiffany B.Tiffany B: My kids love the tamales, and the cinnamon chips are the best!

Claire M.Claire McLaughlin: BEST fish tacos in town.

Ryan S.Ryan Savin: This place smells like a bathroom.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Raleigh.

3. The Cheesecake Factory

8.9
4325 Glenwood Ave Ste 2086 (at Crabtree Valley Mall), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 110 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris McDonald: Try the passion fruit martini and sweet corn tamale cakes! Delish!

Denna K.Denna Kahoe: the red velvet cheesecake is to die for, almost as good as the Godiva chocolate cake

Chip T.Chip Thomas: Let's see how that new Reese's cheesecake is.

Chubby's Tacos is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Raleigh.

4. Chubby's Tacos

7.7
2444 Wycliff Rd (at Lake Boone Trail), Raleigh, NC
Taco Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews

Kelly M.Kelly Martin: Tacos, tamales & queso. So good!

🔴W⚪️B🔵L🔴W⚪️B🔵L: If you ever catch the Tamales on special order 2 and smother them with Guacatilla and Habenero Salsa.

Nick L.Nick Lind: They have the BEST burritos and nachos I've EVER HAD! Not to mention the prices are really reasonable!

Toreros Authentic Mexican is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Raleigh.

5. Toreros Authentic Mexican

3002 Leland Dr, Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Tech H.Tech Hubris: Huge portions. Daily specials are a bargain. Authentic tamales.

Ronnie T.Ronnie T: Good fajitas and margaritas. All around good American Mexican food!

Will S.Will Sigmon: Got a cheese quesadilla and refried beans to go and it was $10.69 - a little pricey if you ask me.

La Rancherita is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Raleigh.

6. La Rancherita

8.7
7420 Six Forks Rd (at Mourning Dove Rd), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Carolee B.Carolee B: Great Mexican holiday without leaving Raleigh. I love this place...inside and out. Great prices, service, food, bar and patio. Salud!

Linda Craft  & Team R.Linda Craft & Team REALTORS: Delicious queso and right by the office

Ron T.Ron Tesla: Try the Tinga Los Tacos! Love the flavor. Their maragaritas are also the best in the area!! #LaRancherita #Raleigh

El Rodeo is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Raleigh.

7. El Rodeo

7.6
2404 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Jennifer A.Jennifer A.: Great food, fast lunch service. Come here with coworkers on a weekly basis.

EmmaEmma: Quick service and tasty enchiladas!

melissa a.melissa albert: Everything. My favorite lunch spot.

San Jose's Tacos & Tequila is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Raleigh.

8. San Jose's Tacos & Tequila

7.1
7961 Skyland Ridge Pkwy (Glenwood Avenue), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Andrew I.Andrew Ivester: Great service. Great fajitas, fajita nachos, and fajita burritos. Also, they have really good spicy tomatilla sauce.

Chels R.Chels R: Table side guacamole!!!

Swan U.Swan U: They make fresh guacamole at your table

Torero's Mexican Bar & Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Raleigh.

9. Torero's Mexican Bar & Grill

7.6
4721 Atlantic Ave (Milbrook Road), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Renee B.Renee B: Chicken nachos are the best anywhere - big enough to share for a meal! $1.75 margaritas on Monday!

Kimberly A.Kimberly Abramowski: Order the chori-queso...it's amazing!!!

Noah B.Noah B: Chicken quesadilla is so good!

Fiesta Mexicana Restaurante Mexicano is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Raleigh.

10. Fiesta Mexicana Restaurante Mexicano

7.3
2839 Jones Franklin Rd (at Tryon Rd), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Andrew B.Andrew Baird: I have been enjoying Fiesta for well over ten years now. The food is consistently delicious. Portions are huge and service is always speedy and friendly. Best in the triangle - in my opinion.

Cat R.Cat Rahm: Best Mexican dining experience in all of Raleigh area. Can't find any place like it. Food is delicious, service exceptional. ahh craving it right now!

Amber M.Amber Matthews: My favorite Mexican restaurant in the triangle! Try the TAMALES!

Backyard Bistro is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Raleigh.

11. Backyard Bistro

7.6
1235 Hurricane Alley Way (at Edwards Mill Rd), Raleigh, NC
Sports Bar · 78 tips and reviews

Therese J.Therese Jerrard: Try the Barbeque Pork - Sandwich is great. Meat is tender, tangy and sweet. Our server Chris was super friendly too.

Carolina HurricanesCarolina Hurricanes: Did you know that Backyard Bistro is the host of Canes Corner, a live, hour-long radio show, featuring a current Canes player as a guest on 99.9 FM The Fan?

Eddie S.Eddie Sautro: amazing food, great bar.