It getting to be that time of year..I am on the look out for great homemade Tamales in SB -
chicken, pork, cheese. I know that a number of churches make then around Christmas as fundraisers. So, edhat-ers, where do
you find the best homemade tamales?
COMMENT 125316
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2010-12-02 01:08 PM |
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there's a lady on saturday mornings selling them at garden & cota - I haven't actually had them, but I've heard good things!
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COMMENT 125318
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2010-12-02 01:11 PM |
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yummy. i love the cheese and green chili ones. mmmmmmmmmmmm!
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COMMENT 125323
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2010-12-02 01:32 PM |
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The lady at garden and cota? I heard she makes them in a bathtub at a multi-family-home somewhere on the east side, on Punta Gorda or Indio Muerta I think. Enjoy!
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COMMENT 125324
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2010-12-02 01:32 PM |
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Holy Cross on the mesa has good ones during the holidays. also La Bella Rosa bakery on San Andres has them all the time and they are very good..
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COMMENT 125329
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2010-12-02 01:46 PM |
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There are two places, both on Milpas, that cannot be beat. First is La Tapatia Bakery, on 832 Milpas at Cañon Perdido. Second, there is a lady that sells homemade tamales every day at 8:00 am at the USA gas station across the street from the Trader Joes on Milpas.
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COMMENT 125334
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2010-12-02 02:08 PM |
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Just wondering... do the street vendors have licenses to sell these. If I get sick from them and miss work will they pay my doctors bill and any time off I may need?
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COMMENT 125335
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2010-12-02 02:11 PM |
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When i got sick at a high end restaruant in town, they dont pay my doctor bills or any time off I might need, why would you expect this?
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COMMENT 125342
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2010-12-02 03:22 PM |
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I'm lucky. I live on the lower West side and a little old lady stops by once or twice a week. I'm kind of worried though, I haven't seen her in three weeks. But before she came into my life I heard the bakery on San Andres had good ones. And judging by the lines I saw last Christmas Eve, it's true. Good luck!
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COMMENT 125344
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2010-12-02 03:29 PM |
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Goleta Bakery on Hollister in Old Town sells them on a regular basis. Haven't tried them but they have the best pan dulce (Mexican sweet bread) and I hear their burritos are good too.
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COMMENT 125345
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2010-12-02 03:29 PM |
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125334: Nope, that's what sick time & medical insurance is for. If anyone can point me to good vegetarian tamales it'd be appreciated (not vegan, obviously. I love me some cheese.). PS: Dan stop changing your colors, it's freaking me out. :)
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COMMENT 125348
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2010-12-02 03:38 PM |
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La Bella Rosa bakery in Mexico Chico, aka San Andres Street a block or so south of Micheltorena Street.
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COMMENT 125349
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2010-12-02 03:39 PM |
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La Bodeguita at 512 Haley St. has the most wonderful tamales during the winter!
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COMMENT 125352
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2010-12-02 03:43 PM |
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I was going to ask this same question. Thanks for all the recommendations!
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COMMENT 125355
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2010-12-02 03:50 PM |
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JSDUCKY85 is right, I've seen them on the Goleta Bakery's wall menu. I too haven't tried them. I think I might... Their chicken tortas (sandwiches) with pickled peppers are AWESOME.
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COMMENT 125361
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2010-12-02 04:03 PM |
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345, think of my comment bar as a mood ring. . . It's Happy Hour!
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COMMENT 125376
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2010-12-02 04:34 PM |
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Ask someone over at Guadalupe Church. Someone there must know who makes the great foods for their fiesta.
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COMMENT 125407
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2010-12-02 07:41 PM |
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David, are you really wanting to represent ALL of our community? Lame comment and stereotype of San Andres street. Dont even bother to try to justify it.....
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COMMENT 125419
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2010-12-02 08:36 PM |
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Bravo David P....Tracy314 does not appear to get it.
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CHERIDIANE
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2010-12-02 09:48 PM |
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Los Agaves on Milpas has great tamales! My favorite is the vegetable.
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COMMENT 125440
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2010-12-03 06:36 AM |
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Find Fidel at Saturday's Farmer's Market. Best in town.
The ones @ Garden @ Cota are too sweet for my family.
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COMMENT 125446
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2010-12-03 06:50 AM |
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I am pretty sure that if you want them "homemade," you should make them yourself at home . . .
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COMMENT 125457
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2010-12-03 07:26 AM |
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I haven't seen the folks at Garden and Cota for several months now, at least on Saturday mornings when I pass by on the way to the Farmer's Market. Theirs were good, though. I liked their Guatemala style tamales with soft masa,
whole pieces of chicken, wrapped in banana leaves.
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COMMENT 125458
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2010-12-03 07:26 AM |
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La Super-Rica, has recently started serving the best pork tamales in the world. You'll need to check with Isadoro to see when he has others available.
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COMMENT 125459
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2010-12-03 07:32 AM |
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I miss the lovely mother and son who sold tamales near the Farmer's Market on Saturdays. If anyone knows their phone number, can you post it here on the comments?
The tamales and the salsa she made were really wonderful.
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COMMENT 125473
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2010-12-03 07:52 AM |
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Marjorie Perez-Romero. BEST. CHILE. VERDE. EVER.
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COMMENT 125476
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2010-12-03 08:09 AM |
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Try Reynoldo's Bakery on Linden Avenue in Carpinteria. It's well worth the short drive. We buy a dozen a week and freeze some as a backup stash. Yum!
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COMMENT 125478
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2010-12-03 08:17 AM |
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COMMENT 125336 that has been nannified... You are so very wrong, you have no idea who I am, what race I am or anything else about me. The reason for my post is that everyone should be held to obey the law. If I'm not mistaken the vendors should have a license to sell thier wares. Seeing as how the Tamale thread is concerning a street vendor I would hope they have the correct certification / permits. My son was working in a gas station (no sick leave / insurance) while he was in school, he got a couple of Tamales from a street vendor. He missed a week of school, the Tamales were bad. Don't have any idea why I feel like I should explain myself but there you go. The reason for my question
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COMMENT 125489
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2010-12-03 08:36 AM |
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La Bahia on Milpas makes excellent pork tamales as well as Rajas con Queso which are my favorite!!
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COMMENT 125499P
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2010-12-03 08:58 AM |
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We will be selling home made tamales at the Vieja Valley Elementary School Holiday Boutique on Saturday, Dec. 4, 8 -2. Come early as they will sell out fast.
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COMMENT 125514
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2010-12-03 09:51 AM |
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Support local businesses that have gotten all the proper licenses and permits and follow the health codes and stay away from street vendors. We should support local businesses that follow the rules and not let unlicensed people undercut them. Plenty of good places are mentioned in this list sell tamales in town; there's no reason to support illegal street vendors.
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COMMENT 125515
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2010-12-03 09:56 AM |
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La Super Rica has fantastic Tamales (Pork, chicken, mole, veg....) and Taqueria El Bajio also has three types which are usually available.
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COMMENT 125522
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2010-12-03 10:31 AM |
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I'd be cautious of the street vendors too and stick to local bakeries and markets. I got violently ill Christmas before last via "home-made" tamales purchased through a local community organization.
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COMMENT 125528
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2010-12-03 10:45 AM |
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Pre-Order Tamales for the Holidays - Saturday, December 4 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Adams School - Holiday Boutique
2701 Las Positas Road *** taste and order tamales for the Holidays
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COMMENT 125536
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2010-12-03 11:19 AM |
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La Super Rica = Most Overrated Taqueria EVER
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COMMENT 125540
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2010-12-03 11:47 AM |
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125536 FTW!
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COMMENT 125551
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2010-12-03 12:58 PM |
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I second what 125536 said. If I would list the best places for Mexican food in SB/Goleta, La Super Rica would not even make its way into the top 20.
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COMMENT 125580
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2010-12-03 04:35 PM |
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I too agree that we should support those vendors who support their local gov'ts by getting proper permits and licenses....
There is a great restaurant, family owned on Hollister, the cleanest kitchen I've ever seen and very conscientious, curteous staff, the family makes tamales and enchiladas during the holidays and are taking orders already....
I am mentioning "Domingo's" which used to be located in the bowling alley before Zodo's bought the locale.
Good food always and plenty of it at very reasonable prices and a good, faithful clientele.
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COMMENT 125631P
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2010-12-03 11:17 PM |
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I think santa Barbara would benefit from more street food. And I'm not taking about chic LA-style food mobiles. I'm a little surprised to hear so many people so scared of their environment and community. Yes, eating things might make you sick. Use your nose, eyes, and good sense and you'll probably be ok. Experiences are the spice of life. Buyer beware, of course. Then again, if you fully support the system then i suppose it makes sense to only live within it. Viva freedom.
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COMMENT 125693
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2010-12-04 10:37 AM |
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I'll challenge 631 to have a go with a round of salmonella. I'll pass on that life experience.
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COMMENT 125742
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2010-12-04 03:19 PM |
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Does anyone know when the Tamales are sold at Holy Cross Church on the Mesa?
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COMMENT 125752P
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2010-12-04 04:08 PM |
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I challenge 693 to live with less fear. You may discover not just an experience ot two, but life itself. Good to know that no one gets sick from permitted restaurants. I intend to try la Bahia in Milpas(mmmmmm swine), and anyone else i can find with tamales to offer. Personal freedom, responsibility, and accountability. Always in season, always delicious.
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COMMENT 125759
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2010-12-04 05:09 PM |
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Where is Domingos? I have wondered where that family of excellent cooks went after the bowling alley was renovated. If you know where Domingos is located on Hollister, please shout it out.....BTW, I like Zodo's, I just miss Domingos. (Um, no need to try to resusitate the Galleon Room tho')
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COMMENT 125771
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2010-12-04 07:24 PM |
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693 has had plenty of adventures, I guarantee you, and is far from living in fear. Some involve ethnic food in foreign countries. But no reason to support people who are not following the laws instead of those who havelegitimate businesses, especially when lots of legit places sell a great product. At least if get sick, there's someone to go back to. I like to reward people who hardworking and run a legit business instead of people who undercut them and cheat the system.
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COMMENT 125772
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2010-12-04 07:35 PM |
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Domingo's is across the street from Santa Cruz Mkt. on Hollister Ave. Can't be beat!
The tamales that are sold at Holy Cross Church during the holidays usually run about two weeks before Christmas and usually sold out the day after going on sale...not reliable date, but very much worth a try.
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COMMENT 238821
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2011-12-07 12:19 PM |
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Yes you can find TAMALES here or there but everyone KNOWS that /TheBestTamales Is where is at! Mama Sylvia is known to deliver only the steamiest and tastiest TAMALES ever. Guizo de Pollo
Beef
Rajas con Queso (My Favorite!!!!!)
Cured Veggies / Curtido
Piña con Coco/Pine Apple Coconut (The Best) And when I say DELIVER I mean it literately!
Her Tamales are from the region/style of Jalisco, Mexico.
As you may not know there are various Tamale styles from all over central America . But My favorite is is mama Sylvia's Raja Tamales!! :D
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COMMENT 275160
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2012-04-26 07:47 PM |
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I'm traveling through Santa Barbara often. I enjoy tasting and discovering tamales in new places. Can you point me to tamale makers I should/could try - someone who is available year round would be great. thanks. Addresses would be great so I can mapquest it. gracia!
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