Slow-cooked pork
Cooked down until it pulls apart with a fork, then folded through its own chile sauce. Not a dry filling.
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.
What it is
Why we make it this way.
Pork is the tamale everyone knows, which means there is nowhere to hide. Ours is slow-cooked until it shreds, seasoned with chile and spice, and wrapped in masa that stays soft instead of turning to paste. Steamed in the husk, the way it is supposed to be done.
- Verde Hot Salsa
- Red Roasted Salsa
- A side of our bean dip
- Coffee, on a cold morning
Worth knowing
Three things about it.
Soft masa
The masa matters as much as the meat. Ours is soft and moist, not dense — that is the part most tamales get wrong.
Freezes beautifully
Buy a dozen, freeze what you do not eat, steam them later. They genuinely taste as good the second time.
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.
Goes with
The rest of our tamales.
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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Try it risk free
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.
How do I reheat tamales?
Steam them — 15 to 20 minutes from chilled, a little longer from frozen, still in the husk. A microwave works in a pinch (wrap in a damp paper towel, 1 to 2 minutes) but steam is better.
Can I buy a single one, or is it dozens only?
You can buy them one at a time at the booth. By the dozen is just the way most people take them home, and it is how our party packs are built.
Family owned. Best tamales and salsa in the North State.
Want pork tamales at your event?
Party packs by the dozen or full catering. Call (530) 783-7211, text (530) 354-0173, or send us the details for a free quote.