“Tamale” is a Mexican dish derived from the Aztec Empire of Mexico.  The word “Tamale” comes from an Aztec word that means, “wrapped food.” Tamale is a meat and spice mixture encased in masa, (ground corn) and wrapped in cornhusks. 

There’s record of the tamale from as early as 1612 from writings of Captain John Smith upon his arrival to the New World. 

The founder of The Tamale King, Mark Martinez, began experimenting with various tamale recipes years ago.  Over a two-year period he fine-tuned his special recipe for this favorite wrapped food.  Only the finest pork loin goes into making the tamales at The Tamale King. They are prepared on-site, in the early morning hours guaranteeing their freshness and quality.

While Tamales are the house specialty at The Tamale King they also feature homemade chili con queso, salsa, tacos, nachos, barbecue beef sandwiches, hot dogs, Frito pie and baked potatoes. The Tamale King is also known for their specialty snow cones with over forty flavors including sugar-free diabetic varieties.

The Tamale King makes their products easily accessible, offering drive-thru or carryout service and accept call-in or faxed orders.