# The Original Tamale Co. > A small Mexican restaurant with a back patio offering outdoor seating. The air carries a strong scent of fresh masa and simmering chiles, creating a rich, authentic atmosphere. Known for large, flavorful tamales made without lard, it draws a crowd despite limited parking and a takeout-focused setup. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/The-Original-Tamale-Co - Address: 13754 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima, California, United States - Phone: +17472273085 - Website: https://theoriginaltamaleco.com/ - Google rating: 4.5 (594 reviews) ## What it is good for - Farmer's Market — 9.5/10 - Market — 9.3/10 - Mexican Food — 8.9/10 - Tamales — 8.9/10 - Food — 7.5/10 - Salsa — 6.3/10 ## What people say - "I thought the tamales here were the best I ever had." - "The tamales at the Farmer's Market were so good." - "The salsa here has the meat outside the masa." ## Good to know - Parking is very limited, which can be a problem. - The tamales are $4 each and are pretty big and filling. - They don't take small orders over the phone. - The restaurant is for takeout orders only and does not offer dine-in service. - They offer vegetarian and vegan options. ## 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.