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La Tamalera

Mile-End
4.5$
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La Tamalera Mile-End, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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About

La Tamalera specializes in the authentic production of traditional Mexican masa-based delicacies and handheld street food favorites. The menu centers on expertly steamed tamales filled with savory meats, aromatic herbs, and vibrant chilies wrapped in corn husks. Patrons encounter a variety of grilled meat tacos served on soft, warm tortillas accompanied by fresh cilantro and finely diced onions. The establishment also provides substantial tortas featuring toasted bread layered with seasoned proteins, creamy avocado, and pickled jalapeños. These recipes adhere to foundational culinary techniques that emphasize bold, earthy spice profiles and regional ingredient integrity. This focused approach ensures consistent quality across every prepared item. Each selection reflects a commitment to genuine Mexican flavors delivered through a concise menu of reliable, flavor-forward choices designed for rapid preparation and direct consumption.

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Reviews for La Tamalera

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on Google4.5 (500+)
*as of 2026-06-15
4.546 ratings
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76%
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3★
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7%
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Review Summary

La Tamalera is frequently described as a charming and clean destination offering an authentic culinary experience with friendly and efficient service. While some guests found specific menu items like certain tacos or tamales to be dry or disappointing, the majority of visitors praise the freshness and quality of dishes such as the tortilla soup, chilaquiles, and various shrimp tacos. The atmosphere is consistently noted as cozy and colorful, often complemented by a small shop area. Although opinions on pricing and consistency vary, many patrons consider it a hidden gem and a go-to spot for Mexican cuisine in the city, frequently mentioning plans to return.
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Sydney
5.0

Great place for a quick lunch! Many gluten free options & affordable options, food came quickly, & a nice spot to stop for a moment & eat delicious food.

Jun 20, 2026
on Google
Sertaç
3.0

Nice clean cozy place, waiter is kind, but food was not as expected, at least the ones we ate. Meat in Villamelon tacos were not cooked properly, tasted like straw. Torta de Milanese was a big disappointment. Soup was relatively better. Nachos were ok but not great. Salad style plates on other tables looked better.

May 24, 2026
on Google
Doyle
5.0

visited several times over several years, dine-in & take-out. Love the Baja Tacos (shrimp), Tibu (one big fish taco), Pozole stew, pink Horchata, Brunch Huevos. *No alcohol*

May 2, 2026
on Google
Matt
5.0

Best tacos in town! Way to quiet for the level of service & food. I would have expected the place to be packed! Keep up the great work!

Apr 19, 2026
on Google
Fanie
5.0

It was delicious ! Loved everything we bought on the menu, especially the tortilla soup & the churros. Le décor est cute & coloré, le service rapide & généreux. Je vais revenir assurément 💯 merci pour l'accueil

Mar 5, 2026
on Google
Maggie
4.0

Our server was really nice & took the time to explain the menu to us, which we really appreciated. We came here because we were specifically looking to try tamales & found this place online. While the tamales were a bit dry & not quite to my taste, the rest of the food was absolutely delicious. Overall, the great service & quality of the other dishes made it a positive experience.

Feb 21, 2026
on Google
Antoine
5.0

Best Chilaquiles in town, by far! Always fresh & good quality. Nothing to add in the seasoning.

NB. I've only eat this meal each time I went at this place. So I don't know about the other items on the menu!

Jan 13, 2026
on Google
A
4.0

Food was delicious & tasted authentic. Friendly service & cute restaurant/store. I would recommend!

Dec 14, 2025
on Google
Jay
3.0

Alright. Nothing to rave about. The tacos de carnitas were dry for my taste, they aren't the classic carnitas tacos. The suadero tacos were better. All in all I found it expensive. 3 small tacos runs you up about 18-20$ txs inc. For two people (3 orders of tacos) with 1l of horchata drink ran a bill of 70$

Nov 10, 2025
on Google
Luke
5.0

Get the tamales. Obviously

Sep 11, 2025
on Google
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