TAMALES NABORINA — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Tamales Naborina is truly a hidden gem a street vendor that has been a staple in Watts for years. It’s the kind of place that’s known by locals, and while it’s somewhat of a well-kept secret, I believe everyone deserves to experience their incredible tamales!

Location: You can usually find the bright yellow food truck at the corner of 105th and Wilmington Avenue.

Service: The service is impressively quick, especially given the number of customers they serve in the morning. You'll be in and out before you know it!

Parking: Keep in mind that parking is limited to street parking, so be prepared to search for a spot and take a short walk to the truck.

Food: The tamales here are as authentic as it gets! They use traditional masa with lard and offer a variety of fillings, including red chicken, green chicken, red pork, and cheese tamales. I always opt for their cheese tamales, as they truly do not skimp on the cheese-to-masa ratio, make sure you ask for extra napkins to absorb the grease from the tamales. Don’t forget to grab their green salsa topped with onion and cilantro—it’s a must-have accompaniment and their champurrado is delicious!

On weekends, they also offer banana leaf-wrapped tamales and corn tamales, also known as Uchepos—if you know, you know!

Overall: If you’re looking for authentic and delicious tamales, Naborina Tamales is a must-visit. Their offerings are not only tasty but also filling, making it...

Go there for yourself; it's a great spot. Unmatched service is provided. The workers genuinely care about how you feel. Everything we tried melted in our tongues because the cuisine is so delicious. The best meal we had while there, without a doubt....

Sometimes people judge by the looks but man!!! I haven’t try good tamales in a long time!! I tried the 3 flavors they are delicious also the champurrado very flavorful, the salsas are bomb, they should deserve more stars! My new favorite...