# Tamales Ancira > Small, cash-only tamale shop with limited seating and high demand causing frequent sellouts. Atmosphere feels old and worn, mostly suited for takeout with minimal meat fillings in tamales. Lines form quickly, especially during holidays, and ordering ahead is common. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TamalesAncira - Address: 2260 Main St UNIT 17, Chula Vista, California, United States - Phone: +16194243416 - Website: http://www.tamalesancira.com/ - Google rating: 4.3 (597 reviews) ## What it is good for - Food — 8/10 - Mexican Food — 7.9/10 - Tamales — 7.1/10 ## What people say - "The Mexican food here, especially the tamales, is fantastic and authentic." - "I found the tamales to be delicious and authentic." - "The tamales here are moist and flavorful." ## Good to know - Tamales at Tamales Ancira are cash only. - Availability of tamales is limited; arrive early to avoid disappointment. - Tamales Ancira is mainly a takeout place with no seating available. - It is best to place your order ahead of time, especially during holidays. - Public restrooms are not available at the location. ## 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.