Genuinely a dessert
Sweet masa, not savoury masa with fruit added. It belongs at the end of the meal.
Dessert, in a husk
Sweet Pineapple Tamales
A sweet twist, perfect as a treat or dessert — the one nobody expects and everybody finishes.
What it is
Why we make it this way.
Sweet tamales are a Mexican tradition that most people this side of the border have never tried, which makes this the most fun thing on our table. Sweetened masa, pineapple through the middle, steamed in the husk like everything else. It works as a dessert and it works with a coffee at eight in the morning.
- Coffee or hot chocolate
- After a dozen pork tamales
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream
- Anything, honestly
Worth knowing
Three things about it.
The surprise order
Add two to any dozen. They are how you turn a food order into a thing people talk about.
Great with coffee
Warm, sweet, and not too rich. Better than most pastries and considerably more interesting.
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.
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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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.
Are the pineapple tamales very sweet?
Sweet, but not sugary. Closer to a fruit bread than a dessert out of a box.
Can I get a dozen of just these?
Yes. Give us a little notice for a full dozen of the sweet ones, since we make fewer of them than the savoury.
Family owned. Best tamales and salsa in the North State.
Want sweet pineapple 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.