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Carolina Tamales, the premier Mexican restaurant and Tamale shop in Bellflower, CA, is dedicated to serving authentic and delicious Mexican cuisine. Our menu features a wide variety of traditional dishes, including our signature tamales, made with love and care using only the freshest ingredients. At Carolina Tamales, we're passionate about sharing the flavors and traditions of Mexico with our community. Our cozy and inviting atmosphere makes us the perfect spot for a night out with friends, a family dinner, or a quick lunch on-the-go. Conveniently located at 9342 Alondra Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706, we're easily accessible and offer ample parking. Whether you're in the mood for a spicy tamale, a fresh salad, or a hearty burrito, our friendly staff is always happy to help you find the perfect dish. Mexican restaurant enthusiasts and Tamale shop aficionados alike will love our commitment to quality, freshness, and customer satisfaction. Come visit us today and taste the difference for yourself!

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Nadia Ramirez
Nadia Ramirez -Google user
a year ago
Friendly service, good food, a clean bathroom, indoor and outdoor seating, and a parking lot!!Vegetarian options: Cheese tamales available
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes The Mondays with Vegetables
Magno Portilla
Magno Portilla -Google user
8 months ago
Tamale Triumph at Carolina Tamales!Carolina Tamales in Bellflower is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Sinaloa-style Mexican food. I dove headfirst into their tamales, and let me tell you, they did not disappoint! Their signature Sinaloa pork tamale was flavorful and perfectly cooked, but the...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Eduardo Lechuga
Eduardo Lechuga -Google user
5 months ago
Small place, No A/C. Food was amazing Little expensive but the amount of food worth it.Parking: Parking is on the back.Wheelchair accessibility: There is access to a wheelchair.
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Tamales Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot, Free street parking
Cristian Lopez
Cristian Lopez -Google user
a year ago
First time trying this place. I went on Wednesday to get a sopa of albóndigas for my son. He loved it !!! It’s had a good mix of vegetables and albóndigas (meat balls). He ate every last bit of it. The pick up was easy....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings Large vegetarian selection, Vegetarian menu or section Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot, Free street parking
Jose Ojeda
Jose Ojeda -Google user
a month ago
been inside here two times to eat great each timemade a holiday order for Thanksgiving and this is when I’m writing the reviewAs soon as I put the bag in my car, the smell of the tamales was just overwhelmingly greatwhat they make here taste...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5
Lily Castro
Lily Castro -Google user
a year ago
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Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Cheese Tamale Parking options Free parking lot
Alo Hines
Alo Hines -Google user
3 weeks ago
The parking situation is a nightmare. One way in and out of a tiny parking space crammed with cars even on the opposite side. It makes it dangerous for cars to come in and out. I almost got hit by traffic on the intersection as...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Dee Dee
Dee Dee -Google user
2 months ago
Really bad! I NEVER WRITE REVIEWS BY THE WAY. We used to love this place a lot. The food was good and service. However, as we continued coming, it kept on getting worst with every visit.I WILL TELL YOU ONE THING, customer service is...Read More
Reyna
Reyna -Google user
8 months ago
The wait was long. The server took long to take our order and serve food. We asked for Cafe de Olla and received standard coffee after 15 minutes and then had to wait an additional 10 for replacement. It wasn't even busy. However, the food...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Green Chilaquiles Con Huevo, Tamales
Audel C
Audel C -Google user
8 months ago
Good food and great people. Wow I really love this place and the people that serve here. I was treated like family.I will recommend the Tamales and posole. Amazing 🤩 food.Parking: Limited parking. Morning seem less busy
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Tamales Parking options Free parking lot
Jay C
Jay C -Google user
a year ago
Entrance is at front. Parking is in back and limited. Great small place they have dinning inside and outside in the back.I would order ahead of time. They ran out of the chicken but the Cheese with rajas is delicious totally recommend.They have Pork Sinaloa,...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Cheese Tamale Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Free parking lot, Free street parking
Alfred Ruiz
Alfred Ruiz -Google user
a month ago
Just the best tamales in the area. Pork, chicken, corn, cheese, sinimola, all so damn good. Only 2 small tables in this restaraunt but they have a patio in the back. Parking also in the backWheelchair accessibility: In rear i believe
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Tamales Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
Angies Kitchen
Angies Kitchen -Google user
a year ago
The Sinaloa style pork tamales with vegetables are delicious. The ratio of masa, vegetable and meat in my opinion is perfect.Now the other tamales shape and wrap are different than the Sinaloa with vegetables. The tamales paper wrapper is identical to the wrappers...Read More
Damian Favela
Damian Favela -Google user
a year ago
The food is really good. I have been getting their menudo blanco with fresh tortillas a Mano. Delicious. I recommend this place 👌Wheelchair accessibility: Open all-around wheel in and dine in
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Blanco Menudo
Miguel Tapia
Miguel Tapia -Google user
a year ago
Service it's awesome guys,, food it's all Sinaloa style cuisine cooking,, the tamales are wrapped up the old fashioned way,, sinaloa style,, the machaca it's deliciousParking: There's enough parking for about 10 vehicles,, it's best to be there earlyKid-friendliness: It's a family oriented.mom and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Green Chilaquiles Con Huevo, Blanco Menudo Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free street parking
Ct Fuents
Ct Fuents -Google user
a year ago
I like the place but the withe menudo tastes like only water. No flavor, the tamales it’s ok machaca it’s ok too.Parking: The parking is like maximum of 10 cars , so we don’t have a problem cos we when in the morning.
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5Parking options Free parking lot
Eduardo Sandoval
Eduardo Sandoval -Google user
5 months ago
Corn elotes are delicious which they bring in from somewhere because there not made there and that’s why I’ve gone there because there customer service is mediocre and the guy that works there should work in the back cleaning the parking lot without a hat...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 3/5Recommended dishes Tamales Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot
rik diez
rik diez -Google user
a year ago
Nice and clean and unsuspecting sit down restaurant, when you walkbin front door theres no menu sooo didnt know of any other food so decided to get a dozen tamales for the road.For a place that advertises tamales i would thinknthey specialize in them, if...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
paula moreno
paula moreno -Google user
a year ago
Chilaquiles good... the Puerto tamales Good, the chicken ones not so much...It's worth trying one less time 👍

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