Delicious Tamales

3.8(252)

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Location & Hours

Address

13533 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217, USA
San Antonio, TX 78217
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 8:00 AM

Monday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(210) 590-2211

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About Delicious Tamales

Busy Mexican takeaway chain for hot or cold tamales, including meat, vegetarian & sweet.

Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

3.8/5

Based on 252 reviews

Recent Reviews

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james hinnigan

4 months ago

# Diminished Traditions: A Disappointing Tamale Experience The anticipation of finding authentic tamales in this establishment quickly gave way to disappointment. What arrived at our table were mere ...

Vic Wood

4 months ago

Not going to sugarcoat this. These are easily the worst tamales I’ve ever had. I don’t understand how this place stays in business in a city like San Antonio. Every single tamale we ate, was just hard...

Mario O.

3 years ago

Delicious Tamales disappoint us, because one day went to Sonterra location and they were out of almost everything, well we said let's call them and pick up our order tomorrow that way they'll have it ...

Cyndi-Marc Levesque

3 weeks ago

Great tamales and friendly staff. Have been great tamales since the first time I got to eat them.

Karla Arellano

2 years ago

This is half a dozen??? Salchicha sized tamales. Nastiest tamales not even the frozen ones from Costco 😂 You want to ppl to move back to California? Feed them this trash

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The overall dining experience appears to be mixed, with some customers praising the tamales while others express strong dissatisfaction, contributing to an average rating of 2.4/5. Some customers seem very disappointed with the quality and portion sizes of the tamales.

Customer Favorites

The reviews indicate that customers enjoyed the spicy tomatillo chicken and cheese tamales. The initial review praises the tamales in general, suggesting they were a favorite in the past.

Atmosphere & Service

Positive comments were made about the friendliness of the staff. No other comments relating to atmosphere were made.

Value & Quality

Several reviews express concerns about the small size of the tamales and describe them as overpriced. Some customers criticize the quality of the tamales, citing issues like hard masa, lack of filling, and bland flavor.

Areas for Improvement

The most prominent areas for improvement are the size and quality of the tamales, with many customers requesting more generous fillings and better flavor. Serving sizes and prices should be adjusted to align with the quality and quantity of food provided.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews suggest a decline in tamale quality, with complaints focusing on the size, lack of flavor, and proportion of masa to filling. This represents a shift from a past positive experience to negative ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Delicious Tamales located?

Delicious Tamales is located at 13533 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217, USA.

What is the price range at Delicious Tamales?

Delicious Tamales is listed as inexpensive.

Where can I find the hours for Delicious Tamales?

The listed hours for Delicious Tamales are shown in the Location & Hours section on this page. Hours can change, so confirm before visiting.

How can I contact Delicious Tamales?

Call Delicious Tamales at (210) 590-2211. Ask the restaurant directly about reservations or large parties.

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