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Emma's Tamales

Tamales, Vegan Menu, Mexican

Worth ordering: #1 Tamale in Sacramentonamed in 9 reviews

Try the vegan tamales and fresh salsas, particularly the jalapeño cheese tamale for vegetarians.

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Top tips

  • Expect limited seating; the venue resembles a food truck setting with a small indoor area.
  • Ordering during lunch or dinner offers the best experience and selection.
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  • Park in the ample lot nearby, especially during weekdays for easy access.
  • Homemade hibiscus tea pairs well with vegan dishes.

People mention

Tamales, jalapeño cheese tamale and enchilada.

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Also enchiladas, hibiscus tea and tea.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service and affordable.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Emma's Tamales specializes in Mexican tamales served with a variety of meat, vegetarian, and notably many vegan options. The venue features a modest dining area with packaged tamales ideal for takeout; many diners highlight their vegan tamales and fresh salsas as standouts. It is reasonably priced and wheelchair accessible, with a casual, no-frills atmosphere often described as similar to a food truck setting with small indoor seating.

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8101 Elder Creek Rd, Sacramento, CA 95824

Opening hours

Monday
10:00–15:00
Tuesday
10:00–15:00
Wednesday
10:00–15:00
Thursday
10:00–15:00
Friday
10:00–18:00
Saturday
11:00–15:00
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, beans, vegetables
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