Tamales in Saddleback View, Santa Ana

Masa-wrapped tamales with meat or cheese fillings await at Taqueria El Gordito in Saddleback View, Santa Ana, CA for pickup.

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Tamales to Try

Dozen Tamales

A dozen tamales; choose chicken, pork, or jalapeno and cheese.

Chicken Tamales (Dozen)$49.00A dozen tamales with chicken selected as the tamale filling for this order.
Pork Tamales (Dozen)$49.00A dozen tamales with pork selected as the tamale filling for this order.
Jalapeno and Cheese Tamales (Dozen)$49.00A dozen tamales with jalapeno and cheese selected as the tamale filling for this order.
Pork and Jalapeno and Cheese Tamales (Dozen)$49.00A dozen tamales ordered with the pork and jalapeno and cheese options selected.

“First of all this is a hidden Gem! Abel got the deals 2 classic tamales for only about seven bucks for both...very filling and delicious, call me crazy but a second floor to this unit will be taken to another level because if this is not your first(1st) option it should definitely be your second(2nd). Thank you taqueria El Gordito!”

Chicken Tamale

$4.20

Chicken in green sauce wrapped in masa and corn husk, cooked as a tamale.

“Best tamales 🫔 😋 Super fair pricing. Everything is amazing here!!! Never been disappointed with anything I've purchased.”

Pork Tamale

$4.20

Pork in guajillo red sauce and masa, wrapped in corn leaves.

“They serve some of the tastiest and most authentic tamales I’ve had in OC recently. Packed with meat just like my mom makes them.”

Tamal Rajas and Cheese

$4.20

Masa tamale with jalapeños and mozzarella, wrapped in corn leaves.

“So i'm currently battling a tamale addiction. The tamales here are unlike anything I've ever had. Better than Northgate Gonzalez Market, better then king taco, better than gallo giro, better than Gavilan.. possibly better than your grandma's. They're just that good! 😵‍💫🤌”

At the Heart of Taqueria El Gordito

At Taqueria El Gordito, tamales are cooked with masa and wrapped in corn husks or elote leaves. Your filling choices include sauced meat as well as peppers paired with cheese inside the masa.

Chicken Tamale features chicken in green sauce, while Pork Tamale has pork cooked in guajillo red sauce. For a pepper-and-cheese filling, Tamal Rajas and Cheese pairs jalapenos with mozzarella cheese.

Order your tamales in Saddleback View, Santa Ana, CA for pickup, dine-in, or delivery. Dozen Tamales offers twelve tamales with your choice of chicken, pork, or jalapeno and cheese fillings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular tamales options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Chicken Tamale — Masa surrounds chicken in green sauce, then a corn husk wraps the tamale during cooking.
Pork Tamale — Pork cooked in guajillo red sauce is combined with masa and wrapped in corn leaves to make this tamale.
Dozen Tamales — Choose chicken, pork, or jalapeno and cheese tamales for this dozen; the menu allows selecting one or two varieties.
Tamal Rajas and Cheese — Masa filled with jalapeños and mozzarella is wrapped in corn leaves to make this savory tamale.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for tamales throughout the Saddleback View, Santa Ana area. Order your tamales online for convenient pickup or delivery.