Shane's Tamales — Restaurant in Garden Grove

I've heard about this place through social media but for some reason thought it was somewhere in LA. To find out it was near our hotel in Anaheim was the universe telling us to get thy self to Shane's Tamales.

We just got back from a week in CDMX. The food is right up there with anything we had in that vibrant city. You don't have to cross the border for the best Mexican food around. You got it right here in Anaheim!

The tamales are all excellent, the beans were perfect. I could eat a whole bowl of those! The tacos might even be their best item. Shane might need to change the name to something like Shane Does It All Amazing Mexico food (working title).

Shane himself was awesome. You wouldn't even know he was the owner if you didn't know. Dude was doing it all by himself and there were zero delays getting the orders out. He has his system optimized with the limited but delicious menu. It works perfectly and this city is lucky to have him. If you're here to visit Mickey, stop here at some point during your stay and you'll...

This place is a total hidden gem — it still has the big sign for “Sub Vegan” outside, but inside is straight deliciousness. The vibes are super welcoming and chill, and the food? Absolute 10/10.

The tostada was the standout — loaded with bold, layered flavor and it held up perfectly. Not messy at all, super enjoyable to eat, and clearly made with care. Shane even let me know to handle the bag gently so it wouldn’t fall apart — but honestly, it stayed solid and tasted amazing.

I also had the tamales plate with the red pork and green chicken — both were bomb. Comforting, flavorful, and made with intention.

Prices are on point too — way more reasonable than a lot of vegan spots out there. Plus, they use environmentally friendly packaging, which is another huge plus in my book.

You can tell the owner genuinely cares about quality, the customer experience, and the impact. Love the small business energy and heart behind this place.

If you’re into good food, good people, and supporting local small run businesses — don’t sleep...

I really love tamales, and they translate so well to a vegan interpretation, when I first heard about this new spot I was excited to try it.

I've sampled tamales all over, and honestly this place reminds me of the kinda thing you'd find in a trendy spot in Mexico City; a clean, and aesthetically appealing presentation in a good portion with an underlying authenticity. It did not disappoint, clearly. Everything was delicious. Even meat eaters would be satisfied. The dining area is small but comfortable and chill.

If it is of any interest, order the pineapple tamale. It's excellent.

This place is obviously operating in a pretty small niche, which can be a challenge. I'd encourage supporting this endeavor, wish them the best of luck and plan on going...