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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Arizona Daily Star and Tucson Foodie. Updated September 2026.
Del Cielo Tamal Restaurant · Campbell Avenue
Del Cielo builds its Campbell Avenue menu around the tamal. Green, red and dessert tamales, including vegan versions, give this specialist more range than a single holiday order.
El Torero Restaurant · South Tucson
El Torero makes its tamales from scratch with corn from its own broker. Green corn and savory fillings make this South Tucson restaurant a reliable sit-down tamal stop.
St. Mary's Mexican Food · Menlo Park
This St. Marys Road counter fills its substantial tamales with red chile and also makes a green corn version. The tamales can anchor an order on their own or sit beside other Mexican staples.
Perfecto's Mexican Restaurant · South Side
At this South 12th Avenue restaurant, tamales are a cozy staple alongside enchiladas and other Mexican classics. Ordering by the dozen makes them a choice for a table beyond one meal.
Little Mexico Restaurant · South Side
Little Mexico makes green corn tamales the dish to look for on a larger South Side menu. The family recipes also cover chile con carne and birria, but the tamales give a clear reason for a first visit.