Tamales Alberto, nestled at 1644 W Temple St in Los Angeles, has garnered rave reviews for its authentic Mexican cuisine, specifically its tamales and chilaquiles. Food enthusiasts like Syed S Mehdi praise the chilaquiles as "bomb and delicious," highlighting their authenticity and the welcoming nature of the staff. The menu features a variety of burritos, including the Breakfast Burrito, paired with delicious sides like chips and salsa—perfect for a hearty meal any time of the day. The signature tamales, especially the queso and jalapeño variety, have earned accolades from customers like Nathan Larson, who simply declared them the "greatest." The handmade tamales, available in different fillings such as pork in red sauce and chicken in green sauce, have also won over taste buds, as noted by Toteona Gray, despite her desire for mixed flavors in smaller orders. The atmosphere is described as friendly and relaxed, with ample seating for both indoor and outdoor dining. Diners appreciate not only the flavorful dishes but the genuine service that enhances the overall experience at Tamales Alberto. Whether you’re craving a savory burrito or the rich flavors of mole, this establishment is a must-visit for lovers of Mexican cuisine in Los Angeles.
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Service options
Outdoor seating
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
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Fast service
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
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Quick bite
Small plates
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Breakfast
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Catering
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
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Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
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Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
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Children
Good for kids
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Reviews For Tamales Alberto
Syed S Mehdi
May 24,2025
This is an amazing spot we discovered just yesterday near Echo Park. The chilaqules were bomb and delicious. Very authentic. Staff were friendly and inviting. Ive tried a few other restaurants with chilaqules and this has become my top 3 for sure. There are other items in the menu I am looking forward tk try next visit soon.
Nathan Larson
Apr 19,2025
The greatest tamales, particularly the queso/ jalapeno.... Amazing . Lovely staff. Thank you!!
I Nine
Apr 8,2025
Super cool place friendly service .. I Gad the green salsa chicken ..and the mole .. Really good the green salsa chicken it was nice and hot
Toteona Gray
Apr 1,2025
The green chicken tamales were absolutely amazing! We came Christmas Eve and they were open and ready for business. I understand we came on a busy day so perhaps that is why we could not buy mixed batches. The flavor was amazing and the price decent. The only downside is that we could not get a mixed batch and you had to purchase them in half dozen or more. It would have been nice to be able to have partial one flavor and partial another flavor for a half dozen. The other Downside is that the chicken tamales were fridgerated and not hot. Therefore if you were planning to eat one in the car that isn’t an option. But, overall it was a positive experience and if I am in the area again I will def be getting another half dozen of chicken verde.
Alexis Nuñez
Mar 13,2025
Delicious food and friendly service! They have plenty of seating inside and outside. My favorites are the chicken mole
Jorge Carrillo
Feb 25,2025
Amazing food, amazing price. Authentic hole in the wall restaurant in the heart of LA. I was surprised it wasn’t busier on a Sunday morning because their breakfast chilaquiles were so good! We got both the green chilaquiles with chicken and egg as well as the chilaquiles de mole with chicken and egg as well. I would definitely recommend both plates just be aware that the green salsa is a little spicy and it can be a bit much for those who aren’t used to the spice. The flavor of the green sauce was great though! They have a couple small tables outside too so it’s dog friendly :)
K R
Feb 20,2025
Yummy as always. Corn, jalapeno pork are mi favorita!
Silverio Delgado
Feb 18,2025
If you enjoy a tasty savory fresh tamale then this is the spot. The atmosphere great too!
Reviews For Tamales Alberto