Mama's Hot Tamales Café

2124 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA - (213) 487-7474

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Los Angeles is serious about Mexican food, and Mama’s is committed to serving the Latino community with authentic food and work programs for the underprivileged. Mama’s savory tamales hail from seven countries, and burritos, tacos, and empanadas round out the menu. When you eat a tamal at Mama’s, you’re not only satisfying your hunger, but you’re also helping the community to grow and prosper.

100% Approval Rating (3 votes)

Scorecard

Overall: Excellent - Worth a Detour

Tamales	Mexican Mocha
Beef Empanada

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Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch -

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"To many families in Los Angeles, Christmas is associated more with tamales than with a turkey or rib roast. Come December, lines begin to stretch down the sidewalk in front of a handful of local eateries, where hungry patrons leave with tamales by the dozen. At ..." [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

2124 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA
(213) 487-7474

http://www.iurd.org/mamasHotTamales/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	Yes
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"The Mexican Mocha is espresso, Mexican chocolate, and steamed milk."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch

"Both of these luscious tamales are wrapped in banana leaves, instead of the more traditional corn husks."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch

"Beef empanada."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch

"Mama’s is a true center for exceptional food and community outreach."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch