Tamales La Pasadita

Unless you know a good tamalera and you have a way to contact them directly to make you a good batch of tamales in their kitchen, there really aren't any good options for tamales in Charlotte. Well, let's face it, there isn't any good Mexican food in Charlotte... hard stop.But, this is one for the better options if you want traditional Mexican tamales. I have not had anything else here, only tamales and they're pretty good. This is also dependent on when you go (day and/or time). Their 3 tamales special is fairly cheap for $11-$12 and come with rice and beans.I say that the quality is a bit dependent on date/time, but this is slightly just a natural issue with the tamales themselves, and how long they can sit in the steamer. Sometimes, they can be a little dry. The only drawback is that the dough to filling ratio can be a little lob sided towards the doughy, which isn't the best. But, flavor-wise, you can't go wrong here!

Fantastic hidden gem for traditional Mexican food. Definitely recommend for take out.

I came from California to Charlotte on a job and was happy to find a high rated Mexican restaurant on Yelp. Tamales Las Pasadita was excellent authentic Mexican food ! It was lunchtime and I ordered the (5) Tacos Dorados plate which are 5 delicious golden lightly fried shredded chicken tacos with sour cream, shredded lettuce, and a slice of tomato on top. Fast & friendly service. Good price too. I'll be back.¡Perfecto Gracias!

I lived in AZ over 50 years and had access to some amazing tamales. One bite transported me back to Tucson. I'm so glad I got a mixed dozen- pork with green sauce, chicken with red sauce, and cheese with jalapeños. Sounds so good I may have another one for lunch!

Look for the sign that says Tamales if you blink you will miss it. A small unassuming building is a church on one side and a restaurant on the other.Not really sure what to expect was pleasantly surprised the restaurant was bright and clean. The gals running the place this day were sweet but speak little English. That said keep an open mind and a good attitude and you will get what you want.Two chicken tamales were ordered came in a red sauce instead of verde. Was a bit disappointed until tasting them. Texture was right and had plenty enough filling. Three containers wete placed in front of me. Verde a green salsa, red salsa and crema if needed.Taking my time staryed looking around.There are two menues one written on a board the other over head. Not knowing Spanish was still able to understand some of the menu and the prices. If in the area do give this place a try.

We noticed this place recently opened up in our neighborhood and of course had to try it out! We picked two tamales for our appetizers (cheese and chicken), we also had a Carnitas Burrito with Rice and Beans and we also had three tacos (Carne Asada and Chorizo with Potatoes). The sauce they provided with the order where so good, spicy, but tasty! Only giving 4 stars because by the time we got there, they ran out of a lot of stuff and we only had limited options. We will be back, next time just earlier during the day.

Delicious! The lady I ordered from did not speak English but we made it work. Tamales were delicious, the sauce is very spicy which I like. Must try

Great food, the tamales are fantastic. Would definitely recommend and I'll be back real soon

I absolutely LOVE this place but the last 7 times I have come the doors were locked/closed...each time during their listed open hours. I'm sitting in the restaurant now and they said due to staffing issues their hours of operation are now 8-4pm m-sun. Seems they are cutting back on the amount of carnitas and cheese/jalapeño tamale production due to lack of customers too. Super sad bc they have the best in town!!

The most authentic tamales in Charlotte. We ordered about 5 dozen over the holidays. They were great fresh and after freezing.