Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Downtown Fresno, CA
Welcome to Tamale Mama, where we serve traditional Mexican cooking made by Mama, served with love. Every single morning in Downtown Fresno, we prepare Mama’s own recipes from scratch to bring you the freshest, most authentic flavors. From our hand-wrapped tamales to our refreshing, fresh agua frescas, we put passion and care into every single dish we make.
We are proud to be the home of the viral Tamazole, a one-of-a-kind culinary creation that has captured the hearts of local food lovers. Whether you are stopping by to grab our signature quesabirria tacos or looking to feed your family with our hearty combo plates, we make sure you leave with a satisfied appetite and a smile.
Our mission is simple: to share the comforting taste of home-cooked Mexican food with our Fresno community. We invite you to experience our daily-made specialties, crafted with the finest ingredients and a whole lot of love.
Tacos, Quesadillas & More
🌮 TacoYour choice of protein. Make it a combo to add rice, beans, and a medium drink.
🌮 7 Quesabirria Tacos7 Quesabirrias, served with cilantro and onion, 4 salsas and Consomé.
Soup
🍲 PozoleTraditional Mexican soup. Served with cabbage, red radish and lemon.
🍲 TamazoleTamale and pozole fusion soup. Served with cabbage and lemon.
Large Birria BrothBirria broth only comes in 32 oz size.
Large Pozole BrothLarge Pozole Broth only comes in 32 oz size.
Combo Plates
🫔 Wet Tamale Combo2 tamales smothered in our green sauce served with rice and beans with cheese.- 🥩 Birria Plate / Bowl$14.00Served with rice and beans with cheese.
🫑 Chile Relleno ComboServed with rice and beans with cheese.- 🐖 Chicharron Plate$12.00Served with rice and beans with cheese.
🫔 2 Tamale ComboServed with rice and beans with cheese.
🫔 EnchiladasChicken Enchiladas. Served with rice and beans with cheese.
Tamales
🫔 TamalesHouse made daily. Please specify your flavor preference.
Salsas & Sauces
Classic Green Side Salsa A classic tomato salsa typically made with onions, garlic, cilantro, jalapenos, and a touch of salt and pepper.
Red Side SalsaA classic tomato salsa typically made with onions, garlic, cilantro, jalapenos, and a touch of salt and pepper.
Crema (Sour Cream)Crema: Smooth and tangy sour cream, ideal for enriching the flavors of your favorite dishes.
Extra Chili OilTypically includes dry chile de árbol peppers and oil, creating a spicy and rich condiment.- Green Enchilada Sauce (8oz)A side of our traditional green enchilada sauce.
Tortas
🥪 TortaComes with onion, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
Burritos
🌯 Ruben BurritoOur craziest burrito! A tamale with rice, beans, and chicharron in green sauce. As well as cilantro, onion, sour cream,
🌯 Chile Relleno BurritoComes with onion, cilantro, sour cream, and cheese.
🌯 BurritoComes with onion, cilantro, sour cream, and cheese.- 🌯 Chicharron in Green Sauce BurritoServed with chicharron in green sauce. Comes with onion, cilantro, sour cream, and cheese.
🌯 Breakfast BurritoServed with potato, chorizo, beans, rice, onion, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, and eggs.
Beverages
🥤 Chia Cucumber Lime$5.00Refreshing chia seed, cucumber, and lime beverage.- 🍾 Coca Mexicana$4.00Mexican Coca-Cola sweetened with pure cane sugar.
🍾 JarritosTraditional Mexican fruit soda in a glass bottle.
Family Tamale Pack
🫔 Family Tamale PackFeeds 4-5. Includes 1 dozen tamales, large rice, large beans, and large salsa.
Sides & Extras
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Frequently asked
Where is Tamale Mama located?
We are located at 1342 Tulare Street in Downtown Fresno, CA. You can find us just 274 meters from the Central Fish Company and only 0.4 miles from Chukchansi Park!
What are your hours for pickup?
We offer convenient pickup services Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (10:00 - 18:00). We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Do you offer delivery services?
We currently do not offer delivery, but we make it incredibly easy to order online for quick and convenient pickup at our Downtown Fresno location!
What exactly is the Tamazole?
The Tamazole is our viral signature fusion soup! It features a delicious hand-wrapped tamale submerged in a rich, savory pozole broth, served with fresh cabbage and lemon for $10.
Do you have family-sized meal options?
Yes, we do! Our Family Tamale Pack feeds 4 to 5 people for $45. It comes loaded with one dozen of our fresh, daily house-made tamales, a large portion of rice, large beans, and large salsa.
What is included in the Wet Tamale Combo?
Our Wet Tamale Combo is $13 and includes two of our hand-wrapped tamales smothered in our flavorful green sauce, served with traditional rice and cheesy beans.
Do you serve quesabirria tacos?
Yes! We serve a popular pack of 7 Quesabirria Tacos for $20. They are loaded with cheese, cilantro, and onion, and come served with four salsas and rich consomé for dipping.
Nearby & easy to find
- Community Regional Medical Center1.1 miles
- Edison High School0.9 miles
- Fresno1.0 miles
- Chukchansi Park0.4 miles
- Fresno Community Hospital1.1 miles
- Fresno Adult School1.0 miles