Built to be vegetarian
Seasoned as its own recipe rather than made by subtraction. There is a real difference and you can taste it.
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.
What it is
Why we make it this way.
Most vegetarian tamales are an apology. This one is built as its own thing: sweet corn, peppers and vegetables with enough seasoning to stand up next to the pork on the same plate. Our vegetarian customers order these on purpose, and so do plenty of people who eat meat.
- Verde Hot Salsa
- Mild Orange Salsa
- Bean dip
- Grilled vegetables
Worth knowing
Three things about it.
Sweet corn and peppers
Fresh vegetables through the masa, so every bite has something in it.
The one everyone can share
Put a dozen of these out at a gathering and nobody has to ask what is in them.
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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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.
Are the veggie tamales vegan?
Ask us before you buy. Vegetarian yes; whether a given batch is fully vegan depends on how the masa was made that week, and we would rather tell you honestly at the booth than promise it on a web page.
Do you make them in the same kitchen as the pork?
Yes — we are a family kitchen, not two separate ones. If that matters for your dietary needs, tell us and we will be straight with you.
Family owned. Best tamales and salsa in the North State.
Want veggie 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.