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Taqueria · Cambrian · $
Mexican · South University · $
Savory tamales available in chicken or pork, served with green salsa and sour cream.
Taqueria · Alum Rock · $
Banana-leaf-wrapped tamales with a softer, moister masa than their corn-husk counterparts, typically filled with mole negro and chicken or pork
Taqueria · Goodyear Mastic · $
Hand-wrapped masa with traditional fillings — best ordered alongside the carnitas plate for a full regional spread
Taqueria · Central San Jose · $$
House-made tamales with a tender masa and well-seasoned filling — worth ordering when available
Latin American & Caribbean · Brooktree · $
Traditional Guatemalan tamales steamed in banana leaves with a softer, looser masa than their Mexican counterparts and a mild, warming filling
Latin American & Caribbean · East San Jose · $
Masa-wrapped and steamed in banana leaves in the Salvadoran style — denser and more savory than their Mexican counterparts
