At Tamale’s Industry, we strive to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our local, family owned restaurant has been serving authentic Mexican meals to Iowans since 1995. Our family recipes have been perfected for over three generations, meaning you will get authentic, time tested flavors in all of our menu items.
Our Chef, M. Angelica Tejeda, has years of experience with a proven track record of happy customers. She enjoys making your meals on the spot. Whether you are looking for a quick bite, a family dinner or professional catering at your next event, Angelica and the team are ready to satisfy your cravings. All of our food is cooked to order and made with fresh and delicious ingredients. If you want real Mexican food, come to Ta
Simple counter serve offering tamales & other Mexican specialties, in the Merle Hay Mall. Based on 96 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone: (515) 288-1135
Website: http://www.tamalesindustry.com/
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Hours
| Sunday |
12–4:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday |
9 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
9 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday |
9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday |
9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday |
9 AM–7:30 PM |
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Reviews
Tara
i ordered a meat quesadilla and it was horrible and it was all dark veiny looking meat. its like a cheapy version of mexican. first and last time here and threw my fake mexican rice and quesadilla away . never again
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Howie Joseph (espressoman)
For being the name of the restaurant… The tamales where small real small not bad flavor but certainly not what I would call spicy pork. I ordered pork enchiladas which were dry bland and wished it was better I truly did.
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Heather B.
Fresh everything, well made, fast and you guys were right, the salsa is delicious AF!
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dugroz
It was “OK.” $9 for 2 softshell tacos & a small drink, no side items. They didn’t have any ranch dressing or avocado ranch sauce, or anything like that. Just salsa.
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Christian Jackson
Highly recommend. I was served by a friendly and charming gentleman who told me all about what I was ordering.
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Debra Apodaca
We love this restaurant and the people who own it!! I just ordered 2 dozen of each tamales! They are the best in town! We have known and ordered from Tamales Industry for many years. Now I can’t wait for Christmas and New Years enjoying these tasty treats. I socked them away in the freezer just waiting for us to steam them up. Get to Merle Hay Food court and order. You will be soooo pleased with the food!
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Valerie Jarvis-McQuillen
The spicy chicken tamales were wonderful, but the strawberry were even better. We took ours takeout and they explained exactly how to heat then up at home. Amazing customer service!
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Jennifer
We went because we really like tamales.
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Eduardo Garcia
Got a Carne Asada Burrito, AWESOME flavors!! Big portion, Burrito was the size of my FOREARM! The Tamales have plentiful of meat compared to the dough. The Green salsa is full of flavor I loved that one although the red one was good too! Customer service was Great and friendly. I’ve tried several places and this one is by Far my Favorite. My Hats off to the Owner and the Family running this Food Joint.
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Ricky Gaede
We ordered 3 dozen tamales in advance to pick up Saturday before christmas. I arrived at noon to pick up and they were just finishing my order. Still hot. They had been without power for two days and still managed to get my order on time and hot. We had never tried them before but will only use them for tamales in the future. They were fantastic. My family and friends enjoyed all 3 dozen we received on Christmas Eve. Highly recommend.
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