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Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 202 reviews

What Isaac P doesn't like about Tamales Jovita:
We were on a mission for some good tamales and decided to try here. Overall it's a good tamal, but I feel the masa to meat ratio was off. I love that they offered you a over medium egg in their combos, it's like breakfast at grandmas. The rice was very garlicky, but I guess I'd rather that than bland. I'd come back since it's hard to find a decent tamal, but I've had better out there. I will say the price justifies w... View all feedback. What User likes about Tamales Jovita:
I highly recommend Tamales Jovita for its fresh, flavorful tamales and enchiladas especially my favorite mole chicken enchiladas. My go to for fresh, authentic Mexican food. View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.7 ★ from 194 reviews
Alonzo
13.09.2023 - 15:45

To be honest, I’m not sure how long this place has been around, but I really wish I’d discovered it sooner. The restaurant has a welcoming, family-friendly atmo...

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Alexandra
13.09.2023 - 15:45

**Experience:** The staff is very friendly, and the restaurant is clean and calm, located on Grand Avenue in Escondido. **Prices:** The prices are fantastic!...

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I strongly recommend Tamales Jovita for its fresh and delicious tamales and enchiladas, particularly the mole chicken enchiladas, which are my favorite. It’s my...

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Elizabeth
13.09.2023 - 15:45

Best tamales around. We love coming here, but get there early in the day so they don’t run out of your favorite kind. Popular spot!!

These tamales are fantastic! The best I have ever had, they have great flavor and are tender. Queso con Rajas are the best. Piña have chunks of pineapple! Soooo...

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Sirved
4.6 ★ from 8 reviews
Kim
18.11.2023 - 16:33

Kid friendly, nice staffsolid variety of Tamales, low prices and an AMAZING chocolate tamale. We came an hour before closing and they had sold out of a few flav...

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Kim
18.11.2023 - 16:33

I had the rajas with cheese and red chicken tamales with beans and rice. The flavors were so authentic and satisfying, like something you would get only in Mexi...

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Kim
18.11.2023 - 16:33

The restaurant is conveniently located across the street from The Grand Tea Room, with street parking available. I had heard great things about their tamales an...

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Kim
18.11.2023 - 16:33

I visited this restaurant for the first time and loved its location right in the heart of Downtown Escondido. We ordered a cheese quesadilla to go for my toddle...

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Kim
18.11.2023 - 16:33

I inquired whether the tamales could be ordered hot or cold, and the staff were very helpful. The tamales were fantastic!

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