This eastside gem specializes in tamales, elote, and Popsicles. Tamales are made to order and include flavors like chicken, pork, corn, vegetable, and pineapple. The restaurant is also known for its homemade salsa and aqua fresca.

This award-winning restaurant has been preparing tamales in the family tradition since 1980. Whether they’re ordered one at a time, six at a time, or by the dozen, these tamales are the right blend of spice and flavor. Tamales come filled with a choice of pork, chicken, beef, or cheese or with a special dessert blend of pineapple and raisins. Find locations Downtown and in the northwest.

The charming restaurant serves tamales four ways: with chicken and green sauce, pork with red sauce, cheese and jalapeños, or pineapple and raisins. For a little extra kick, diners can try them enchilada style. Diners can order tamales at any of Casa Don Juan’s three locations including one in the Arts District right on Main Street.

The lush, tree-canopied patio at El Segundo Sol at Fashion Show invites diners to take a break from wandering the Strip and kick back with some margaritas, elote, nachos, and tamales. The latter are made with sweet corn and filled with cheese.

Pancho’s Vegan Tacos continues to expand from its food truck roots, offering locations in Anthem, on the westside, and just east of the Strip. Tamales are available by the dozen, a la carte or on a plate with rice and beans. Flavors include red, green and jalapeno — and yes, they’re all vegan.

As the name implies, Patty’s Tamales only serves tamales — and this singular focus has paid off. The menu features both savory and sweet tamales filled with slow-cooked chicken in spicy green sauce, shredded pork in mild red sauce and sweet corn with pineapple. Diners can order individual, a half dozen, a dozen, or three dozen tamales. Patty’s has two locations: one on East Sahara and one on Maryland Parkway.

With two locations, El Zarape offers counter service and a modest menu that includes pork, chicken, and cheese tamales.