The most wonderful time of the year is finally here... Tamales Season!
We've rounded up some local spots making it rain with traditional fillings like pork and chicken, and specialties like cream cheese or carne guisada, plus restaurants that ship worldwide. Don't miss your fix this holiday, get those orders in while you still can.
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737 Division Ave, San Antonio, TX 78225
A Southside staple, La Victoria is offering their pork, jalapeño, chicken, and bean tamales. You can also grab barbacoa, chicharrones, tacos, and more while you're there! Call (210) 922-5274 to order, open Mon-Fri: 7am-2pm and Sat-Sun: 6am-2pm.
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1807 Rigsby Ave, San Antonio, TX 78210
Ruben's has been serving their legendary family recipe since 1952! Choose from bean, chicken, and pork with jalapeño and expect a slight wait - these tamales are in high demand year-round. Call (210) 337-0025 to order, open Mon-Sat: 7am-5pm, Sun: 7am-3pm.
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13527 Hausman Pass, San Antonio, TX 78249
Hailing from the Rio Grande Valley, Delia's finally opened up a San Antonio location recently! Choose from traditional fillings like pork, chicken, beef, and bean, or specialties like Spicy Chicken & Cheese, Cream Cheese & Jalapeño, Spicy Pork Cooked in Green Sauce, and so many more. Did we mention they have a drive-thru? Order online here or call 210-864-1111.
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1737 S General McMullen Dr, San Antonio, TX 78237
The Tellez family has been spreading the tamal joy around San Antonio since 1975. Find traditional fillings like Pork, Chicken, Beef, plus Spicy Jalapeño Pork/Chicken/Beans. Open Wednesday and Thursday: 6am-1pm, Friday to Sunday 6am-2pm. Call 210 433-1367 for more details.
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5300 S. Flores San Antonio, TX 78214
SA Tamale Boy doesn't mess around when it comes to his tamales. We're talking BBQ Brisket, Barbacoa, Carne Guisada and Cheese, his famous Kadillak, and your traditional fillings. Open Thursday and Friday: 8:30am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday 7am-2pm, or until sold out. Call (210) 663-2033 for more details.
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Multiple locations
Started in 1985, Delicious has expanded to seven locations across San Antonio and now ships worldwide! Enjoy traditional fillings plus specialties like the Atomic dozen, tamale poppers, or the Spicy Tomatillo Chicken and Cheese. Find locations and order online for delivery, to-go, or shipping here.
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1402 Gillette Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78224
Del Rio has been taking care of San Antonio since 1974. Order their famous Pork, Pork with Jalapeño, Bean, and Bean with Jalapeño tamales by the half or full dozen by calling 210-922-4810. Open Wednesday and Thursday: 8am-4pm, Friday: 7:30am-4pm, Saturday-Sunday: 7am-2pm. Click here for more details.
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826 Johns Rd, Boerne, TX 78006
Need to overnight an out-of-town relative a dozen of tamales? Chilito's Express keeps it Christmas year-round with their one and two-day shipping! Enjoy pork, spicy pork, bean & cheese, cream cheese chicken, and cream cheese jalapeño by ordering pickup or delivery. Open Tuesday to Saturday: 11am-3pm. Call 210-410-9664 for more details.
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1422 Nogalitos St., San Antonio, TX 78204
Looking for vegan tamales? Look no further, Viva Vegeria is offering their Tres Hermanas (squash, corn, pinto bean, bell pepper, and spinach), San Patricio (pinto beans, corn, bell pepper, soy meat in red chili sauce), and more by the dozen. Call 210-465-9233 to place an order or swing by.
814 W Rhapsody Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216
Savory, sweet, and banana leaf tamales, Tamahli has it all available by the half or full dozen for pickup and shipping. Call 210-877-9949 or shop online.
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1130 Fresno Drive, San Antonio, TX 78201
Adelita's has been serving tortillas, tamales, barbacoa, and more for over 80 years. Find pork, pork jalapeño, chicken, and bean jalapeño tamales during the holiday season. Open Tuesday-Sunday: 7am-2pm, call (210) 733-5352 or (210) 733-0010 for more details.
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UPDATED November 2025
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