Ruben's Homemade Tamales
8.2 • Tamale shop
Tamale shop with handmade tamales crafted over 70 years, offering an authentic, unpolished atmosphere that feels like a family kitchen. The place stays busy around holidays, especially with pork tamales as the main offering during peak times. It draws a loyal crowd who arrive early to get the best selection before sellouts.
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"These tamales are consistently delicious and perfectly seasoned."
94
"I've always enjoyed their tacos since I was a kid."
9
"I thought the food, especially the tamales, was the best I'd tasted."
4
Good to know
1
Only pork tamales are available from mid-November through the end of the year.
2
Each tamale costs $1.33, totaling $16 for a dozen.
3
Expect a rush closer to Christmas, and they are likely to sell out.
1807 Rigsby Ave, San Antonio, Texas, United States
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