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Best Tamale in Reno

Voted by locals. One vote per person. 6 dishes ranked.

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  1. 1

    Tamales

    at Los Cipotes

    Steamed corn masa with savory fillings wrapped in corn husks.

    0votes
  2. 2
    Tamales Verdes

    Tamales Verdes

    at Tacos Don Chavez

    Corn masa filled with chicken and topped with tangy green salsa.

    0votes
  3. 3
    Handmade Tamales

    Handmade Tamales

    at Mendoza’s Food Truck

    Steamed corn masa with seasoned filling wrapped in corn husks.

    0votes
  4. 4
    Traditional Tamale

    Traditional Tamale

    at El Pulgarcito

    Masa-wrapped corn dough with savory filling, steamed to tender perfection.

    0votes
  5. 5
    Homemade Tamales

    Homemade Tamales

    at Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant

    Steamed masa filled with seasoned pork or chicken, wrapped in corn husks.

    0votes
  6. 6
    House Tamales

    House Tamales

    at Taqueria El Taconazo

    Corn masa filled with seasoned meat or cheese, steamed in corn husks.

    0votes

Frequently asked

Where is the best tamale in Reno?

Right now, locals have voted Tamales at Los Cipotes as the best tamale in Reno, with 0 votes.

How does voting work?

One vote per person per category per city. We identify voters by IP + browser fingerprint (or login). You can switch your vote anytime — but you only get one.

What gets ranked?

A dish from any restaurant, bar, or food truck in Reno. Each restaurant picks the single menu item they're entering — no duplicates, no gaming the count.

How is this different from Yelp or Google?

Star averages reward being fine. Voting rewards being the best. We show the winner, not the 4.3 / 5 consensus.

Best Tamale in Reno — Voted by Locals — VoteDish