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
Our products
Everything we make.
Three salsas, four tamales, a bean dip, party packs and whatever else you want to ask us for. All of it handmade in small batches.
Salsas
Three salsas, three heat levels, all made in small batches. Buy two and every guest at your table is looked after.
The house favorite
Red Roasted Salsa
Rich, smoky, and full of bold roasted flavor — the jar most people come back for a second time.
HeatMedium · 3/5
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For the heat seekers
Verde Hot Salsa
Bright, zesty, and packs the perfect spicy punch — tomatillo green, and the hottest jar we make.
HeatHot · 5/5
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Everybody can eat this one
Mild Orange Salsa
Smooth and mellow with just a hint of tangy sweetness — the jar for kids, grandparents and anyone who does not want to sweat.
HeatMild · 1/5
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Tamales
Steamed in the husk the traditional way — pork, chicken, vegetarian and a sweet pineapple one for dessert.
The one to order first
Pork Tamales
Tender, seasoned pork wrapped in soft masa — the tamale people buy by the dozen and then come back for.
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Lighter, still full of flavor
Chicken Tamales
Juicy chicken with authentic Mexican spices — a little lighter than the pork, and just as seasoned.
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Not an afterthought
Veggie Tamales
A delicious blend of fresh vegetables for a lighter bite — a real tamale, not a meat one with the meat left out.
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Dessert, in a husk
Sweet Pineapple Tamales
A sweet twist, perfect as a treat or dessert — the one nobody expects and everybody finishes.
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The bean dip everybody asks about, party packs by the dozen, and anything else you want to ask us for.
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Bean Dip
Creamy, slow-cooked bean dip made the way it is made at home — and the thing we give away free when you join our monthly newsletter.
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By the dozen, for a crowd
Party Packs
Order by the dozen for family gatherings or special events — tamales, salsas and bean dip, packed to travel.
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Have a special request? Just ask
Custom Orders
Special requests, dietary needs, big quantities, a flavor we do not usually make — ask, and the answer is often yes.
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Pick your heat
Three salsas, three heat levels.
Buy one from either end and every guest at your table is looked after. Our 5 is genuinely hot, and our 1 is genuinely mild — we do not play games with this.
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One email a month — where to find us, what is new, and one recipe from our kitchen. Join and your first bean dip is free, claimed at either market. No purchase, no catch.
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.
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.
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100% satisfaction guaranteed.
We know food has to look as good as it tastes. Every batch is prepared with care — and if you are not satisfied, we will go the extra mile to make it right.
Still not sure?
Frequently asked questions.
Why are there no prices on the website?
Because batch and jar sizes shift through the season and a stale price on a web page is worse than no price at all. Call (530) 783-7211 or ask at either market and you will get the real number.
How long does salsa keep?
Keep it in the fridge and eat it inside a couple of weeks. It is made fresh in small batches with no long-life preservatives, which is the whole point of buying it from a person instead of a shelf.
Can I freeze the tamales?
Yes, and you should. Tamales freeze beautifully in the husk. Steam them 20 to 25 minutes from frozen and they are as good as the day they were made.
Which salsa should I start with?
Red Roasted. It is smoky, medium heat, and it goes with everything. If you already know you like heat, take the Verde Hot as well.
Do you sell jars anywhere other than the markets?
Not currently. The markets, party-pack pickups and catering are the three ways to get our food. If you want us stocked somewhere specific, tell us — we do listen.
Can I order a large quantity?
Yes, and we would rather you gave us notice. Party packs are built by the dozen and holiday weeks book out early. Call (530) 783-7211 with your date and number.
Family owned. Best tamales and salsa in the North State.
Feeding a crowd?
Party packs by the dozen, or full catering with us there serving. Call (530) 783-7211 or send the details for a free quote.