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    tamale factory

    4 Reviews
    #45 of 104 Restaurants in Watsonville
    Mexican
    611 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076-4335
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    4 reviews
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    3 Jun 2015
    “Good Stuff”
    16 Sep 2014
    “Top Tamales or dinners to go/stay”
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    611 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076-4335
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    Reviewed 3 June 2015
    Good Stuff

    They have some of the best fresh made tamales in the Monterey Bay area. Pollo Verde is my favorite. I must warn - get there early or they may be out of your favorite ingredient. Had a carnitos burrito the other day - it was...More

    Thank Reed W
    Reviewed 17 September 2014
    Top Tamales or dinners to go/stay

    We were looking for a take out place...found The Tamale Factory by mistake. But, a good mistake. All kinds of tamales (meats, vege, and sweet), burritos, chile rellenos, and menudo (on weekends). They have sit-down tables...but, it's not a real sit-down restaurant...more fast food type...More

    1  Thank yvonne p
    Reviewed 3 January 2013
    Authentic and reasonable

    This little hole in the wall has inexpensive authentic Mexican food. A nice place to stop for a quick lunch.

    Thank meade13
    Reviewed 31 July 2012 via mobile
    Best tamales in Watsonville

    Having a tamale or Tamal with red sauce and cream is the best! Also a champurrado in the mornings! very close to my job, always go there, not expensive, the made them every day so is fresh, I would recommend "tamales de rajas con queso"...More

    Thank Lumend13

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    • Address: 611 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076-4335
    • Location: United States  >  California (CA)  >  Watsonville
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