Guide to the best tamales in Guadalajara: 11 you must try

A family business that oversees the entire process, from planting the corn in Etzatlán, Jalisco, to nixtamilization and tamale assembly. The favorites are beef with red sauce, chard with panela, and guava and raspberry sweets .

Also known as “los del Expiatorio,” this business steeped in history has been following the same recipe since 1925. Our recommendation is not to get frustrated in line, as there are always people, and to arrive early so you can get the flavor you crave, because they sell out!

These famous tamales located in the Santa Tere neighborhood have been a favorite since 1989. You’ll find traditional savory flavors such as red and green mole and rajas con queso panela. If you prefer sweet flavors, order a mix of strawberry and pineapple.

Another tamale business in Guadalajara that is much loved by the locals. You’ll find flavors such as frijol con queso, mole rojo, mole verde, ribs, and more, with delicious flavors and generous fillings.

A small stand that has won the affection of the people for its delicious preparations. Try the bean and cheese tamale and the pork rind tamale. Now, if you prefer sweet, try the corn tamale with its respective walnut atole.

A tradition when you come back from the highway to Vallarta, their specialty is corn tamales, but you can’t go wrong with any of their offerings. Try the corn gelatins and flans to complete the combo.

Sweet and savory, everyone’s favorite is the tongue tamale . But you also have to try the rib tamale. If you have a sweet tooth, try the blackberry with Philadelphia cheese tamale.

This place became famous because it offers more than 100 flavors of tamales, including Carlos Quinto, Gansito, and even Unicorn. There are also savory options.

Delicious stews with a wide variety of flavors. Don’t miss out on the different types of mole they offer : poblano , red, green, and more. The rib tamales are also a big hit.

Outside Farmacias Guadalajara, in Copérnico, you’ll find these tamales, which are only available at night from 8 to 10 p.m., but they’re very tasty. From chicken, mushrooms with cheese, and rajas with panela, to sweet corn, strawberry, and pineapple.

With almost four decades of experience, Anita’s tamales never disappoint. There are red, green, chicken with vegetables, rajas with cheese, and strawberry and pineapple sweets.