Welcome To Tamales Emerita
An authentic taste of Mexico in USA.
Welcome to Tamales Emerita, USA's best and most authentic Mexican restaurant. The restaurant, which opened in April 1998, is named after the folk music of Mexico and is rapidly gaining in popularity across USA and around the world.
Most popular dishes
Everything you wish, in one dish!
Tacos al Pastor
Three corn tortillas packed with seasoned pork, topped with a green tomatillo salsa that will make you dance, and garnished with pineapple to give it a heavenly finish!
Morelia
Beef burrito in salsa ranchera and chicken enchilada in poblano sauce.
Camarones al infierno.
Main course-sized order of shrimp in our spicy chipotle and tequila sauce
Flautas
Four corn tortillas stuffed with mashed potatoes rolled up, and cooked to a light crispiness. Topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese.
Churros
Three light, crispy pastry fingers, served with fresh fruit and cajeta, a subtle Mexican caramel.
Guacamole
Crowned with pico de gallo and served with tortilla chips. We use nothing but the ripest, silkiest avocados
What Clients Say
Sanborn Holmes
Local Guide
The best tacos and tamales i have ever had, the cup of juice you get is so delicious!! You really get what you pay for there food is authentic and so so good!! It's not a restaurant it's a food truck the family was very nice!!
Sophia Beede
Local Guide
The smells here are amazing. Then to decide between all their yummy dishes. I chose the birria tacos and this is the best birria tacos I have ever had. So moist, so tender and ooh the authentic flavor!!!! The salsas were also very yummy 😋 I could eat here daily. Very nice people. Really hits the spot.Parking: Easy in and out
Reed Turner
Local Guide
Ate here for the first time the other day and loved it. Super friendly folks. Hand made tortilla as they should be. The Carne asada is amazingly tasty. I highly recommend visiting this place if you love top quality food. So good!
Mo Gudino
Local Guide
Great food and the person working the front was super nice. Will be back soon. I suggest grabbing some tamales while you're there. The masa was seasoned and price was affordable.
Lunch
Temporarily Unavailable
Dinner
Monday to Saturday 10 am–8 pm
Sunday Closed