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Which markets we are at, any schedule changes, and the private-event weeks when we are not on the street.
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Four things, once a month.
It is short, it is useful, and it is genuinely once a month. We are a food stand, not a marketing department.
What is new that month
Seasonal batches, new flavors, and anything we are testing before it hits the table.
One recipe or trick
How to reheat tamales properly, what to do with half a jar of verde, the kind of thing we get asked at the booth.
Member and holiday ordering
Holiday tamale deadlines, party-pack notice periods, and first call on catering dates.
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Notes from the kitchen.
Three of the things we have written for subscribers. This is the tone — useful, short, no selling.
How to enjoy tamales like a local
Nothing brings people together like a warm batch of fresh tamales. Pair them with a side of spicy salsa and some chips and you have a meal that feels like a celebration. They freeze well, they reheat beautifully, and honestly they taste even better the next day — which is exactly why you should buy more than you think you need.
Turning up the heat: why spicy salsa hits different
A good spicy salsa is not just about heat — it is about the layers of flavor underneath it. Roasted peppers, fresh herbs and ripe tomatoes are what make a bite memorable. Spoon it over tacos, drizzle it on eggs, or just scoop it with a chip. Keep a jar on hand and you will never be bored in your own kitchen.
Sweet tamales: a delicious surprise
Not all tamales are savoury, and sweet ones are a hidden gem. Pineapple-filled tamales work as a dessert or as a sweet snack on a warm afternoon. Have one with a coffee, or straight out of the steamer. Soft, a little sweet, always comforting — and once you try one you will wonder why you waited.
The Salsa Club
Never run out again.
Our regulars buy the same things every week, and sometimes we sell out before they get to us. The Salsa Club reserves your tamales and your salsa every month at member pricing — bagged, labeled and waiting so you skip the line.
- Your picks reserved every month
- Member pricing on everything else
- Skip the line at both markets
- First pick on seasonal batches
Tamale Regular
Where to find us
Two markets, every week.
Both in downtown Chico, a few blocks apart. Thursday evenings in season, Saturday mornings all year round.
Thursday Night Market
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Downtown Chico
Main St & Broadway between 2nd and 4th, plus City Plaza
Seasonal · April 9 – September 24, 2026
Saturday Farmers Market
7:30am – 1:00pm
Downtown Chico Municipal Parking Lot
E 2nd St & Wall St, Chico, CA
Year round, rain or shine
Making a special trip? Check our Facebook page or call (530) 783-7211 first — private bookings and bad weather do occasionally keep us off the street.
Still not sure?
Frequently asked questions.
How often will you email me?
Once a month. We are a food stand, not a marketing department, and we do not have time to email you more than that even if we wanted to.
How do I claim the free bean dip?
Sign up, check your inbox for the welcome email, then show that email at our booth at either market. One per household, no purchase needed, and there is no code to remember. Market times are here.
Do I have to buy something to get it?
No. It is free, genuinely. We want you to try the bean dip because the people who try it tend to come back for it.
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