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The Tamale Factory is a mexican restaurant in Riverside, CA.

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Original Wood And Resin Videos -Local Guide

6 months ago

The tamales tasted good, but they were 95% masa. The chilaquiles were good. Would have liked more scrambled egg on top. The huevos rancheros were okay. Not crazy about the hash browns they serve. That’s not Mexican. The pozole was great! Overall it was good,...Read More

Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5

J W -Local Guide

a year ago

The restaurant is located to the adjacent west of the Mission Inn Hotel. Paid street and garages parking available.Limited selection of breakfast available .The manchaca breakfast burrito was quite big and tasty.Chicken and pork tamales are available after 9:30am. They was good and...Read More

Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5

Judy Rivas -Local Guide

3 years ago

Decided to stop for brunch and ordered the 2 tamale plate with rice and beans. Husband order green chilaquiles that came with potatoes and beans. The chilaquiles was basically a layered casserole of tortillas and you had a choice of red or green sauce. I...Read More

Kali Cox -Local Guide

2 years ago

Disappointed. This is the vegetarian tamale. It should have roasted corn, peppers and cheese. It's literally nothing but masa. When you're building a tamale you can see with your own two eyes what you're stuffing it with. They still sold this knowing it was nothing...Read More

gus g -Local Guide

3 years ago

We ended up here after visiting the Mission Christmas lights. Not impressed with the lights at the Mission.However, we were walking around the area and found this place.The chicken and pork tamales were quite delicious. Moist. Very tasty.I LOVED the beans and rice. Just like...Read More

Karla K

6 years ago

Paloma Valenzuela

2 months ago

The service was outstanding, with friendly and attentive staff who offered excellent recommendations. The cozy and vibrant atmosphere enhanced the experience, making it ideal for both casual meals and special occasions.Overall, The Tamale Factory is a must-visit in Riverside. With delicious food, excellent service, and...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Carolina -Local Guide

2 weeks ago

The chicken tacos were very dry. My complaint is that there is no changing station in the bathroom’s. I had to change my daughter’s diaper on the table.California's AB-1127 law requires that most public buildings, including restaurants, have at least one baby changing station in...Read More

Food: 2/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 1/5

RS Lee -Local Guide

9 months ago

Cool and modern Mexican grabs. Tamales are awesome! The sweet tamales can be eaten as dessert. The carne asado, juicy and delicious if you like a true roasted pork taste. The staff are all pleasant and friendly out to serve your needs. They also have...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Randy Frey

10 months ago

This place is better than the mission inn. I went to the mission inn and got a chili relano that was cold in the middle lol so they don't make them fresh. No biggie I used to be a chef, there's nothing wrong with cold...Read More

Dirty Steve

10 months ago

This place is a huge rip off. I ordered a breakfast burrito and a dozen and a half of pork tamales and my total was $98 (doesn’t even add up to the total that’s advertised on the website). Not to mention the tamales were 80%...Read More

Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5

Kathryn

a year ago

Hired this company to host an event almost a year ago. The event center was aesthetically pleasing. The acoustics were terrible. The staff underserved the guests and changed the menu without consulting us. Staff was seen packing left over food and taking it away in...Read More

Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 4/5

Darcy smith -Local Guide

10 months ago

I ordered with the girl at the counter and I felt very rushed I gave her my order and I was never asked if it was for here or to go. When I get to the register I tell the girl oh my food was...Read More

Victoria Schumacher -Local Guide

a year ago

Finally made it down to The Tamale Factory to have a typical Mexican meal of tamales for the Christmas season. Being a single senior, I was very much looking forward to this meal. However, to my disappointment, the restaurant was not serving its usual fare....Read More

Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Daniel “Tony” Aguilar

a year ago

Save yourself the disappointment. These are not authentic. I ordered the rajas tamales the masa was sweet, it had corn in it smdh, barely any noticeable Chile and the cheese no where to be found. Overpriced.I don’t mind paying for quality but these are not...Read More

Roxane Rosalinda Marek -Local Guide

4 years ago

I like the cafeteria atmosphere where you can see the prepared food before choosing what you order. Everything is so fresh and the tamales are delicious! There are plenty of dishes available for vegetarians. The décor is quaint and Mexican but very casual. You can...Read More

Christiana -Local Guide

a year ago

Food was a little expensive but food is great. Corn tamales were my favorite and they give you a good amount of food.Update: The restaurant says it's still open. I drove all the way down here just to see they were closed. Signs says closed...Read More

maria rodriguez

5 years ago

Christmas is August!!! Thank you so much to The Tamale Factory in Riverside. They brought our whole staff lunch and it was amazing!! The tamales were the best I've had in a while and they were huge. They were so soft and full of meat....Read More

M C -Local Guide

2 years ago

Nice hacienda vibe but food was terrible. The tamales were not fluffy and they were literally just masa. Pozole was very oily and lacked flavor. This is not authentic Mexican food.Los tamales estan duros y son de pura masa. El pozole esta grasoso y sin...Read More

Mya Gallo

5 years ago

They have kicked us out so many times. We have to sit outside on Really tiny tables and it gets really cramped.One of my friends is claustrophobic so we have to go outside he starts to shake. My friend saw a rat running across by...Read More

Elizabeth Huerta -Local Guide

a year ago

Loved this place. I was hanging out in the area for three weeks. It easily became our favorite restaurant around here. All of the employees are great.Parking: Be ready to pay for parking. No cash. Just found.

GEO -Local Guide

5 years ago

We came in at the end of their day, about 1:30 PM. There were probably a hundred folks standing outside, something to do with Pokémon-go! Anyhow the restaurant was not too busy and we were famished. Parking had taken an inordinate amount of time too....Read More

Ruben Mendez -Local Guide

3 years ago

Menudo & 1 Pork in Red Salsa Tamal- The menudo was really good. I do have to say that it is not as good as my bebes menudo. It had great flavor and MOST important. It did not have the infamous Menudo smell.- The...Read More

Scott M

4 years ago

I come to The Tamale Factory every time that we stay at the Mission Inn. It is some of our favorite food ever! Not only do I love the tamales but the breakfast burrito and chicken burrito are amazing as well! The owner and his...Read More

Ian Jose Clemente -Local Guide

5 years ago

Thank you, Jeffery and also the Lovely young lady who help with manning the bar in the Beautiful surroundings on the 2ND floor. Both, are Kind, respectful and Hardworking workers. Also, to the Wonderful, food catering staff for their Preparation. Everything is...Read More

Lisa Colt, PhD.

7 years ago

Horrific. Horrible. Terrible Catering.We tried to host a company party for 30 people. We spoke to Naomi on the phone 3 times. We asked for 3 entrees, 1 desert, chips and salsa, beans and rice. Delivery and Buffet set-up. $400 later they made us unload...Read More

Veronica Moreno

2 years ago

I decided to try it for the first time, and I was terribly disappointed. I ordered a sopa de tortilla, it was a vegetable soup not a real sopa de tortilla, and it was too salty.They try to make it sound like a Mexican food...Read More

valrenee1128

7 years ago

I have a service dog and they told me he can't be I side, which is against the law. My fiance and I got food poisoning and contacted the manager and said she will refund me but hasn't been at work and I can't a...Read More

Tiffany Elliott -Local Guide

11 years ago

I have been a loyal customer at Tamale Factory for the four and a half years I have worked in downtown Riverside, but I will never eat here again!I have been going to Tamale Factory about 1-3 times a month, and I always go back...Read More

ricca suave -Local Guide

3 years ago

The place It could be better if the people are more organize they are running around like a chicken with no head not so kind the girl on the phone she’s rude she tells you they have what you’re looking for and when you...Read More

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Wheelchair accessible restroom

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