easy as possible to buy, sell and eat authentic
corn-shuck wrapped tamales.
sets Padrino Foods apart.
convenience, maximum freshness and extended shelf life
helped make Padrino Foods an industry leader.
“Have a Great Day and a Better Tamale”
Homestyle, Hand-wrapped Tamales
TamaleDave and TamaleDiane have over 38 years of business experience and operate Padrino Foods out of a 27,000-square-foot facility in Irving, Texas.
Tamales In The Heat-in Bags
Whether you re-heat a dozen, or our one-of-a-kind tamale two-pack with an easy-tear notch, the vacuum-sealed bag keeps it fresh and at just the right moisture level.
Over 20 Great Tasting Flavors
We give our customers what they want by custom manufacturing an incredible tasting tamale, and doing so without the use of lard.
Top Quality Now & Tomorrow
Since 2006
Padrino Foods distributes tamales to large restaurant chains, grocery stores, school districts, convenience stores throughout the United States.
Padrino's Corner
Celebrating 15 years of Padrino Foods
This month, we celebrate Padrino Foods being in business for 15 years. It’s milestone moments like this, where you reflect on ...
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Tamale Season at Taco Bueno
It’s tamale season! This is the time of year where you start to see tamales on the menu at more restaurants ...
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The Padrino Foods World Tamale Eating Championship
Come join us for The Padrino Foods World Tamale Eating Championship presented by Market Street. The event happens at noon ...
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Behind The Scenes
It is true that creating homemade tamales is a very labor intensive and long process. For generations, tamale recipes have been ...
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What is a Tamale? — The History
Tamale is the Spanish singular word for a packet of dough made from masa. Masa is ground corn enhanced with lime ...
Read MorePraise for Padrino Foods Tamales
These tamales are downright amazing. Nothing will ever compare with the excellent taste that comes with each variety of Padrino Foods tamales. Thank you for gracing us with your gift of tamale making!!
Having lived in New Mexico, I know a good tamale when I taste one. These are insane the best tamales in the Dallas - Fort Worth area, can't say enough about them. Keep up the great tamale!!