La Piñata is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

1. La Piñata

8.8
5521 N 7th Ave (at Osborn Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Doug W.Doug Wieboldt: Fajitas, flautas and tamales.

John J.John Jennings: The #8 combination - awesome. Best taco I've ever had. The green corn tamale was excellent and the enchilada great. I started going to this restaurant in 1971 and it has never disappointed me.

Stephen W.Stephen W: The service, chips and salsa and chimichanga are superb! The machacha is mouth watering delicious.

Rosita's Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

2. Rosita's Place

8.4
2310 E McDowell Rd (W of 24th St), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Trish A.Trish Anderton: Incredible. Eat here now! Tamales are a good place to start, as is the tamarind margarita :-)

David M.David Merritt: From the hot fresh chips , to the tamales, it is all good. Everything is fresh and flavorful.

Kelly V.Kelly Velez: Great food, reasonable prices and great margaritas! The chips and salsa r homemade and great! We have never had anything bad at this place

El Bravo is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

3. El Bravo

7.8
8338 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · North Mountain · 15 tips and reviews

Tom J.Tom J: The tamales are the bomb! Green corn, beef, with sauce or without. All excellent.

Scott N.Scott Nietzel: Awesome tamales, cheese crisps and flour tortilla tacos!

JimJim: You can't go wrong with the #5 or #6

El Encanto Dos is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

4. El Encanto Dos

7.6
1112 E Carefree Hwy (btw 10th and 12th), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Deer Valley · 20 tips and reviews

NicoleNicole: The green corn tamales are excellent (not too sweet) topped with green sauce, add a side of black beans. On the weekends in the evening they have a guitar player that plays a lot of Beatles music. Read more.

Samalee A.Samalee Allen: Try the red and green tamales!

Belle P.Belle Parker: Sit on the porch on Saturday afternoons for the amazing market and great live guitar music!!!

Mi Pueblo is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

5. Mi Pueblo

8.3
9620 N Metro Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · North Mountain · 21 tips and reviews

Michelle S.Michelle S: Green corn tamales are moist and delicious!

Nicole P.Nicole Powers: Had our casual engagement party on the patio. Great service very accommodating and yummy!

Dominic T.Dominic Tuso: This place is worth it for the chips and salsa...the best anywhere in Phoenix...their entries are all yummy

Los Taquitos is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

6. Los Taquitos

9.0
4747 E Elliot Rd (btwn S Shoshoni Dr & S 48th St), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

Lizzie D.Lizzie Dots-Cook: This place is amazing! Tamales, tacos, burritos all delicious! You could order anything & be happy! Or just order one of everything! Haha!

Nathan M.Nathan Murdock: The arizona burrito was awesome. REAL MEXICAN CHEESE! The Carne tacos are awesome too.

Tim A.Tim Allen: First, keep it simple: Carne Asada Tacos.

Chase Field is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

7. Chase Field

9.0
401 E Jefferson St (btwn S 4th & S 7th St), Phoenix, AZ
Baseball Stadium · Copper Square · 270 tips and reviews

Stadium JourneyStadium Journey: Check out Rey Gloria's Tamales near the left field foul pole! Homemade tamales by Chase Field security guard Rey Gloria and his family! Read more.

CristopherCristopher: $5 tamales near left field are fresh, delicious and reasonably priced.

Michael G.Michael Galpin: Get the tamales at Reyglorias.

Rokerij Cellar Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

8. Rokerij Cellar Bar

8.6
6335 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ
Cocktail Bar · Camelback East · 17 tips and reviews

Leland P.Leland Pond: dumbest thing ever! u can only get Tamales at richardsons even though rokerij is only feet away. soooo stupid.

K A.K Ashley: U must try the breakfast taco with bacon ask for green chile on the side and top your tacos with chile. Delish!!!. Its the best item on the breakfast menu.

K A.K Ashley: Bring back the $5 prickly pear Margaritas for happy hour!!!

Carolina's Mexican Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

9. Carolina's Mexican Food

8.0
2126 E Cactus Rd (at N Cave Creek Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Kaila S.Kaila Strong: Get the #2 cheese enchilada with a green chile corn tamale. The bean and potato burro is amaze too!! Side of sauce a must. Call ahead to avoid the inevitable wait, this place is always busy.

Michelle S.Michelle S: Green machaca burro and carne asada burro are the best...hot sauce is addictive

Patty J.Patty Jimenez: Mmmm...buttered tortillas.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

10. The Cheesecake Factory

8.2
15230 N Scottsdale Rd Kierland Commons (at Kierland Commons), Scottsdale, AZ
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Robbie C.Robbie Cardinali: Good drinks and happy hour try the sweet corn tamales lol

Lino H.Lino Herrera: One of the best Rib-Eye steak I've had... And of course a wonderful Strawberry cheescake!

Shad P.Shad Prock: So stuffed

Poncho's Mexican Food and Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

11. Poncho's Mexican Food and Cantina

7.9
7202 S Central Ave (at W Fremont Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · South Mountain · 37 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Try the El Crudo burro stuffed with juicy machaca and tomatillo sauce, Tamale Especial made with green corn and slathered in salsa verde and jalapeno cream cheese. Read more.

Alex A.Alex Agueros: Ask for the president table

Heather B.Heather B.: Pollo Fundido is bomb! Chips are made with crack! Delisssh!

La Canasta Capitolio is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

12. La Canasta Capitolio

7.2
1733 W Van Buren St (17th Ave and Van Buren), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Central City · 15 tips and reviews

Thomas H.Thomas Hunsaker: Their Green Tamales are the best in the valley!! Highly recommended. Read more.

Ben R.Ben Ragunton: If you're here for breakfast be sure to try the Nana's Special. You won't regret it!!!

Jimmy C.Jimmy Castillo: Good... new friday spot...

Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

13. Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico

8.9
6335 N 16th St (at E Maryland Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Camelback East · 54 tips and reviews

Leland P.Leland Pond: Even though Rokerij is only feet away, Richardsons is the only place you can ordet Tamales. Dumbest rule ever necause Rokerij atmosphere is better

Corey B.Corey Berigan: Breakfast burrito with green chile and a side of carne adovada.

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Grab a cold cocktail with the regular North Phoenix crowd on the cozy roofed bar tucked away in the corner which catches light breezes and afternoon's play of sunlight. Read more.

Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

14. Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe

8.0
5101 N 16th St (at E. Camelback Rd.), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Camelback East · 22 tips and reviews

Stacey R.Stacey René: Perfect vegetarian meal here - green chile tamale and a papa jack chimichanga - both a la carte. No need for rice and beans. The free chips and salsa (and inevitable beer/margarita) will fill you up!

Robby H.Robby Harrington: Nothing better than a Patron marg with chips and salsa on the side.

NeilNeil: Been coming here for about 20 years. Always order the same thing: mushroom enchiladas.

Garcia's Las Avenidas is one of The 15 Best Places for Tamales in Phoenix.

15. Garcia's Las Avenidas

8.3
2212 N 35th Ave (at W Monte Vista Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Deborah M.Deborah Munoz-Chacon: Red chili, tamales and drinks were very good. Prices were reasonable and the service was excellent.

Anke R.Anke Remue: Take a large appetizer plate to share! It has all kind of things on it and it's delicious !

Vanessa F.Vanessa Freire: I love the food! Is really amazing, but I just don't like the smell of this place. They need to do something for to change! Will be much better!!! ;-)