5-Star Review of Chalita's Tamales

The moment you see this place you know, either heaven or hell. Either this place will be the answer to your dreams, or a one way ticket to disappointment city. It's small, the tiny home answer to culinary perfection. Just enough room for two people to create magic and then, only if they know each other extremely well. They were friendly, approachable, and confident in their service as only masters of an art form can be. I got two Pork Tamales to go, just to test the waters so to speak and brought them home in a little zip lock bag. When I cracked the seal on that ever lovin little bag, the aroma that came wafting out was nothing short of nirvana. They were, the best two Tamales I have ever had. It is one of those special little spots that can fit right into your life like a favorite hat, or the old jacket that you wear nearly every day. I can see Chalita's becoming part of a rhythm of life. as essential as coffee or your favorite radio station (in my case NPR). This is what I am always looking for. Food made with love and passion. Food with depth and feeling. They seemed proud and deserved to be proud.