Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 10:00 AM
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Tacoma: 9:35 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (253) 301-0849 to confirm.
About Los Tamales
Located at 1018 72nd St E in Tacoma, Washington, Los Tamales is a Mexican restaurant. Our Tacoma guide covers 357 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
Los Tamales is open daily, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 131 menu items across 17 sections, including Huevos/eggs, Caldos, Antojitos mexicanos, Drinks, and Kids Menu. Listed prices range from $2.49 to $48.99, with a typical item around $16.99. Dishes worth a look include Huevos Ala Mexicana, Albondigas (Meatball Soup), and 2 Gorditas.
Available service options are delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, healthy options, late-night food, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (253) 301-0849 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 1018 72nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98404
- Phone
- (253) 301-0849
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 131 items · $2.49–$48.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Los Tamales’s weekday schedule with 13 other Mexican restaurants in Tacoma. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:00 AM, close to the local norm of 7:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 77 hours a week, 28 hours fewer than the local median of 105. 92% of Mexican restaurants in Tacoma open on Sundays, and Los Tamales is one of them.
Compared with 13 other Mexican restaurants in Tacoma that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Washington
Based on 75 menus with 5,476 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Washington, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $20.25.
At Los Tamales the median listed price is $16.99, close to the typical $14.99 for Mexican restaurants in Washington.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Carne Asada | 45% | $24.97 |
| Quesadilla | 43% | $13.95 |
| Guacamole | 41% | $5.28 |
| Sour Cream | 37% | $2.35 |
| Churros | 35% | $6.95 |
| Flan | 35% | $7.00 |
| Taco Salad | 32% | $14.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 31% | $16.00 |
Calculated from 75 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Los Tamales there are 10 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 16 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (3), Cafes & Coffee (3), Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), and Pizza (2).
Competition is light: 2 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 9 within three miles. The closest is Taco Bell, 0.3 mi away.
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsBaskin-Robbins0.3 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBigfoot Java0.3 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWendy's0.3 mi
- Asian & PacificHot Teriyaki0.3 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.3 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Los Tamales's opening hours?
Open daily, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Los Tamales open on Sunday?
Yes, Los Tamales is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Los Tamales located?
Los Tamales is located at 1018 72nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98404.
What is the phone number of Los Tamales?
You can call Los Tamales at (253) 301-0849.
Does Los Tamales offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Los Tamales offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Los Tamales?
The typical price range at Los Tamales is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.49 to $48.99.
Does Los Tamales take reservations?
Yes, Los Tamales accepts reservations.
Is Los Tamales wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Los Tamales open late?
No, Los Tamales usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Los Tamales?
There are 16 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Los Tamales. Nearby options include Baskin-Robbins (0.3 mi), Bigfoot Java (0.3 mi), and Wendy's (0.3 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Los Tamales?
2 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Taco Bell, 0.3 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Washington cost?
Based on 75 menus with 5,476 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Washington, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $20.25.
