Tamales in Saddleback View, Santa Ana

Explore the tamales menu at Taqueria El Gordito in Saddleback View, Santa Ana, CA, available for pickup any day of the week.

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Welcome to Taqueria El Gordito

Taqueria El Gordito brings a satisfying tamales selection to Saddleback View, Santa Ana, CA, with classic options crafted in masa and wrapped in corn husks or elote leaves.

Choose from the Chicken Tamale, Pork Tamale, Tamal Rajas and Cheese, or go big with the Dozen Tamales, letting you mix chicken, pork, and jalapeño and cheese in one order.

Visit Taqueria El Gordito in Saddleback View, Santa Ana, CA for dine-in, or enjoy your tamales via pickup, delivery, or catering for groups of any size.

Tamales to Try

Chicken Tamale

$3.89

Masa-wrapped chicken in green sauce, steamed inside corn husks.

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

Dozen Tamales

$46.80

A dozen steamed tamales with chicken, pork, or cheese-jalapeno filling.

“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!”

Pork Tamale

$3.89

Masa tamale filled with pork cooked in guajillo red sauce.

“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

$3.89

Steamed masa tamale filled with jalapeño and mozzarella 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! 😵‍💫🤌”

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.

Dozen Tamales — This order includes a dozen steamed tamales, with chicken, pork, or jalapeno-and-cheese varieties selected from available choices.
Chicken Tamale — This tamale contains chicken in green sauce, wrapped in masa and cooked inside corn husks.
Pork Tamale — Pork cooked in guajillo red sauce is enclosed in masa and steamed inside elote leaves.
Tamal Rajas and Cheese — Jalapeños and mozzarella are cooked into masa, then wrapped in elote 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.