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Sal’s Famous Tamales

The Valley's Family Tradition Since 1942

Sal’s Famous Tamales

Salsa Verde Chicken Tamales

Limited Time to Pre Order

Salsa Verde Chicken Tamales pre-orders only good until this Friday December 5, 2025

Call the location of your choice for details

The Valley’s Family Tradition Since 1942

“Generations of Central Valley families have cherished and Trusted the Quality and long-standing tradition of Sal’s Famous Tamales. We call them our Bundles of Love. Sal’s emphasizes that its tamales are “freshly made with masa, fresh made mole, hand cooked pork”. This homemade quality, following recipes passed down for generations, offers a taste of authentic family tradition, a key aspect of a holiday celebration.

During the Holiday Season, We Offer Both Chicken and Pork Options, But Supplies Are Limited.

Our Tamales are Hand-Spread, Filled and Rolled, and Prepared for Steaming.

Freshly Made Masa

Freshly Made Mole

Hand Cooked Pork and Chicken

Let Sal’s Tamales
Be on Your Menu for
Your Holiday Celebration

Don’t Forget the Chips and Salsa!’

Please call the Location of Your Choice to Place Your Order

In The News! - Fresno Bee Survey

In December of 2022, The Fresno Bees did a survey to find the best Tamale.

The Best Tamales in the Fresno area comes from a restaurant that’s been operating for over 80 years. Sal’s Mexican Restaurant, whose original location is in Selma, received the most votes in a Fresno Bee poll that asked who makes the best tamales in the Fresno area.

Sal’s received more than half of the votes submitted at 54% from the week-long poll (poll is not scientific). Sal’s has three locations in all, including in Fresno and Madera. The family-owned restaurant has been operating since 1942. Tamales are made and eaten year-round but often become more popular during the holidays, particularly to devour during Christmas time. And people can be quite particular with how their tamales taste and are made.

Overall, Others Don't Compare.

Others Tamales have........

Too much masa?

Not enough meat?

Need a bit more salt?

Make Sal’s Mexican Restaurants Your Choice For Tamales!

REHEATING TAMALES INSTRUCTIONS

Stove Top: In a large pot pour 2 to 3 inches of water, bring to a boil. Place tamales in a steam basket or metal colander. Place basket or colander in the pot (water should not touch the tamales). Cover and steam for 20 to 30 minutes.

Microwave: Cover bottom of microwave safe
casserole dish with 1/4 inch of water. Place tamales in dish, cover with lid or plastic wrap. Microwave for approximately 10 minutes on high. Time will vary with oven and number of tamales heated.

Fresh made for the Holiday Season, Available in Pork or Chicken, Handmade, Call the Sal’s Restaurant nearest you to place your order today!