# Ruben's Homemade Tamales > 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. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Rubens-Homemade-Tamales - Address: 1807 Rigsby Ave, San Antonio, Texas, United States - Phone: +12103370025 - Website: https://rubenshomemadetamales.shop/ ## What it is good for - Food — 7.9/10 - Mexican Food — 6.7/10 - Tamales — 6.6/10 - Taco — 6.4/10 ## What people say - "These tamales are consistently delicious and perfectly seasoned." - "I've always enjoyed their tacos since I was a kid." - "I thought the food, especially the tamales, was the best I'd tasted." ## Good to know - Only pork tamales are available from mid-November through the end of the year. - Each tamale costs $1.33, totaling $16 for a dozen. - Expect a rush closer to Christmas, and they are likely to sell out. - They no longer provide free hot sauce cups; everything must be purchased. - Reservations are not accepted, and it's best to arrive early. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.