Orphan Breakfast House is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Sacramento.

1. Orphan Breakfast House

8.5
3440 C St (at 35th St), Sacramento, CA
Breakfast Spot · East Sacramento · 60 tips and reviews

Jennifer T.Jennifer Terrill: Breakfast tamales are AMAZING!

erin w.erin w.: Try the tamales

Julie G.Julie Gallaher: Have the avocado scramble with hot sauce and a side of crispy bacon - yum

Nopalitos is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Sacramento.

2. Nopalitos

7.1
5530 H St (at 56th St), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · East Sacramento · 12 tips and reviews

Helen N.Helen Norris: Get the tamale bowl with chili verde. yum!!

kelly e.kelly engleburt: bring your cash!! they don't take cards! this place is delicious , try the chili verde tamale in a bowl SOOOO GOOOD

Mirah L.Mirah L: "Tamal" in a bowl is polenta. Good, but wanted masa

Roxie Deli & Grocery is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Sacramento.

3. Roxie Deli & Grocery

8.8
3340 C St (at 34th St), Sacramento, CA
Deli · East Sacramento · 34 tips and reviews

Pistola G.Pistola Godina-Harris: All sandwiches are yum. The tamale salad is also my favorite!

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: Great sandwiches n fast service! the meatball mafia is my favorite but pulled pork is also amazing!

Rob G.Rob G: Best hot sandwich in Sac. Period.

Tres Hermanas is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Sacramento.

4. Tres Hermanas

8.7
2416 K St (btwn 24th & 25th St), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown · 87 tips and reviews

Cece E.Cece Everett: this is by far my favorite mexican place downtown. the queso jalepeno tamales are amazing, and everyone there is so nice!

Dorii D.Dorii Dorii: Have the albondiga soup it's so delicious and don't be cheap get the pitcher of Margarita you won't be disappointed

Joe N.Joe Nguyen: Creamy cilantro sauce is amazzing!

La Esperanza is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Sacramento.

5. La Esperanza

7.6
5028 Franklin Blvd (btwn 25th & 26th Ave), Sacramento, CA
Supermarket · Southeastern Sacramento · 8 tips and reviews

Miguel B.Miguel Barraza: Masa para tamales.

Stacie L.Stacie Lair: Best Tres Leches cake anywhere!!!

Jose D C.Jose D Contreras: Pastry heaven!!

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

6. The Cheesecake Factory

8.2
1771 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA
American Restaurant · Arden Fair · 57 tips and reviews

Krista G.Krista G.: Corn Cake Tamales rule!

Ballz B.Ballz Ballz: Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate. Get it!

Lindsay S.Lindsay Shoemaker: The Red Velvet Cheesecake is to die for.

Florez Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Sacramento.

7. Florez Bar & Grill

8.4
5900 S Land Park Dr (at 35th Ave), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Southwestern Sacramento · 20 tips and reviews

David H.David Hylton: The Los Tres and Chicken Tortilla Soup on the Lunch is Fantastic. They have recently remodled the interior and it looks great!

David H.David Hylton: Anything you order here is great quality. The business is family owned with employees that have been here for years.

Ken F.Ken Furukawa: You can't beat their Happy Hour!

Willie's Burgers is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Sacramento.

8. Willie's Burgers

7.7
2415 16th St (at Broadway), Sacramento, CA
Burger Joint · Land Park · 32 tips and reviews

Jeff M.Jeff Marmins: these burgers are awesome! Willie's easily ranks with Squeeze Inn, Fords Burgers, Nationwide and Hamburger patties. Delicious late night grub.

Michael L.Michael Loyd: best chilli cheese fries EVER! Looks like scat but trust me

Burger JunkiesBurger Junkies: Go for the Triple Slammer with Cheese (Slammer TCC) and ask for 2 extra cheese slices to evenly distribute the cheesy goodness! Read more.

Zocalo is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Sacramento.

9. Zocalo

8.6
1801 Capitol Ave (at 18th St), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown · 62 tips and reviews

ALVIE G.ALVIE GARCIA: Try the Mango Margarita - Just a perfect balance of sweetness..with the right kick of alcohol to start your day

Julie G.Julie Gallaher: Get the Fundido appetizer - it's a super delicioso steak and queso cassarole style appetizer. And margaritas.

K H.K Huestis: I've had a lot of margaritas, this was the best! Fish tacos were amazing! Cilantro rice is a nice touch!

La Fiesta Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Sacramento.

10. La Fiesta Taqueria

8.4
1105 Alhambra Blvd (at Granada Way), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · East Sacramento · 48 tips and reviews

hank f.hank flower: Great food love that you can get a pitcher of Victoria

Ross N.Ross Nishio: Bomb.com. Best taqueria in Sacramento. Get the super burrito!

Brenda F.Brenda Funk: The Ceviche Tostada is one of the best I've ever had.

El Novillero is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Sacramento.

11. El Novillero

8.1
4216 Franklin Blvd (at 18th Ave), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Southeastern Sacramento · 29 tips and reviews

Christine W.Christine Ward: Chorizo & eggs FTW - & generous portions to boot!

Kelli H.Kelli Heitzmann-Franks: The Chicken Enchiladas are the best anywhere!

Franco D.Franco D: Attn: Me gusta everything aqui. That is all.

Tequila Museo Mayahuel is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Sacramento.

12. Tequila Museo Mayahuel

8.2
1200 K St Ste 3 (at 12th St), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Sacramento · 42 tips and reviews

Ashley N.Ashley Nance: Order the drink called the taste of Mexico! It's fabulous! The happy hour is great too :)

STEPHANIE W.STEPHANIE WEAVER: One of the best new places!! I

Kyla A.Kyla Aquino: You could be seranaded by Vince if you're lucky!

Lalo's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Sacramento.

13. Lalo's Restaurant

7.7
5063 24th St, Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Southeastern Sacramento · 10 tips and reviews

Brian I.Brian Ibarra: Get there early for good parking space especially on the weekend for their barbacoa which is totally worth the wait with some consomé!

Stephanie F.Stephanie Flatt: best tacos in Sacramento!

Beto B.Beto Betancourt: Try the Molcajete - Oooh the flavor! So good make u wanna slap yo Tia'!!!

La Mission is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Sacramento.

14. La Mission

7.2
4439 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Parkway - South Sacramento · 5 tips and reviews

Whitney W.Whitney Wudell: Been coming here forever. My favorite Mexican restaurant.

Ken Z.Ken Zeleny: great lunch specials!

Marty Z.Marty Zimmerman: Good albundegas (meatball soup)!

House Kitchen & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Sacramento.

15. House Kitchen & Bar

7.5
555 Capitol Mall #155 (at 5th St), Sacramento, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Sacramento · 25 tips and reviews

Justin S.Justin Sturges: Grab a black bean hamburger for lunch (this carnivore can dig it) and relax at the bar. Best bang for the buck around the triple nickel.

ᴡ T.ᴡ Teykaerts: Happy Hour: $5 for a nice plate of chicken "pieces" - nice chunks of white meat in the SHAPE of a wing, but no bone. Fried and service with a spicy Asian glaze. Awesome deal!

Nikki E.Nikki Eggert: Excellent food! Chicken and waffles are amazing, as well as the drunken chicken salad! Short ribs are good also, but ask for extra sauce if you order them :)