This is my first post to the board but I have discovered many fine restaurants as the result of reading it. I just wanted to post that MAMA's HOT TAMALES cafe in McArthur park was the best Mexican (and I should not call it just... (2 replies, last updated by glutton November 4, 2005)

Has anyone ever been to Mama's Hot Tamales Cafe and if so, I’m just curious as to what you think about it? Are the tamales that good? Thanks in advance, Abby (6 replies, last updated by Dan-o August 11, 2005)

A few weeks back we discussed pairing wines and tamales and I promised a post on this. Mama's is a tiny little hole in the wall cafe near the corner of 7th & Alvarado across the street from MacArthur Park. (The Redline has a stop... (0 replies, last updated by sassille November 21, 2006)

I’ve been calling mama's hot tamales a couple of times a day now for a couple of days and getting no answer – they couldn’t possibly be closed could they? I want to get a bunch of tamales but I remember driving... (1 reply, last updated by Moomin December 23, 2006)

It’s open on the weekends, but has limited hours just like langers up the street. Call just to check and Drop by for Lunch! :) http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/36188940/los_angeles_ca/mama_s_hot_tamales_cafe.html... (15 replies, last updated by Aristotelian May 19, 2006)

I’m trying to structure a tamalada and wine evening at Mama’s Hot Tamale Café for our dining group and need some advice on selecting tamales for us to learn about and prepare. I don’t have much experience with Mama's. Can... (11 replies, last updated by sassille September 27, 2006)

I’m pretty sure you are thinking of Mama's Hot Tamales Café, 2124 W. 7th St., Los Angeles; (213) 487-7474. (2 replies, last updated by neener-neener August 18, 2003)

looked very good too. I need to come back a few times to get an idea of the rotation of the menu before I pass final judgment, but I think this place may be a keeper. Mama's Hot Tamales 2124 W. 7th Street Los Angeles, 90057... (5 replies, last updated by Dommy! August 27, 2004)

Mama's Hot Tamales on 7th and Alvarado just opened in February over looking scenic McCarthur Park. They serve like 30 different tamales the owner told me, but had just closed so I was out of luck. Theres parking available in the... (12 replies, last updated by slowrider May 21, 2002)

-3517 (626) 444-0555 Mama's Hot Tamales Café (Tamales) 2124 W Seventh St (Red Line at MacArthur Park) Los Angeles, CA 90057-4001 (213) 487-7474 (11 replies, last updated by Oro3030 January 28, 2006)

on top and that should do the trick. Oh, by the way, they’re only open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but 7 days a week. Mama’s Hot Tamales 2122 West 7th Street (half block west of Alvarado) El Lay (213) 487-7474 (3 replies, last updated by Dommy March 1, 2009)

Not sure if this has been mentioned on CH, but Mama's Hot Tamales will open a branch in Pasadena early next year! See story below: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dailydish/2008/11/mamas-hot-tamal.html (3 replies, last updated by Will Owen November 26, 2008)

I haven’t had full-blown catering from Mama's Hot Tamales, but I have picked up very large orders from them for parties. The tamales were always great, but most guests did not like their beans (they use some unusual herb or... (2 replies, last updated by Galadriel April 28, 2008)

hot Tamales closed after 2:30pm, we had to fight the call of that luscious pastrami and head over to Mama’s first… we were not sad for long… At Mama’s we were all seated in the grand table. We ordered a plate... (0 replies, last updated by Dommy! May 15, 2005)

Try Mama's Hot Tamales Café, nice ambiance with a tasty and unique selection of tamales and good horchata when they make it! Mama's Hot Tamales Café 2122 West Seventh Street Los Angeles, CA 90057 213 487 4300 Link:... (2 replies, last updated by caitybirdie November 27, 2006)