Tamales El Patio

How have I not reviewed this awesomeness yet? Geez… I guess I got caught slippin
Even though Im twice the size of my buddy Daniel T, I dont think I could eat more than 3 – 4 of these guys. That said, I agree 100% with him that some good homemade salsa to put on these bad boys would send them over the moon.
I have only tried the pork and the chicken tamales… both were fantastic! While ordering I had someone behind me tell me I really need to order the cheese tamales as they were supposedly amazing… well, thanks guy I dont know, however being lactose sensitive I think I pass on the cheese tamales, lol. However, take my word from the guy I dont knows word, the cheese tamales are really good!
As others have pointed out, you probably dont want to plan on eating here. This is a pick up and go place.

Best tamales ever I love the pork and cheese jalapeño tamales. The cornbread muffins are amazing! Very friendly staff I just wish they took credit cards.

I feel mislead by all of the 5 star reviews. little tamales of mostly soggy massa with about 5 cents (if that) worth of filling (filling is not a proper term in any sense). i am glad I only ordered 3 instead of 6 or 12. I seriously question the validity of the 5 star reviews of this place !

If you crave authentic Mexican tamales El Patio is the place for you, hot, moist, spicy, and fresh.

Only one other place is the US has better tamales, and it is way down on the Texas border. Don’t let the storefront fool you this is the real deal, buy a bunch and take them home. Love all the tamales here. So good and fresh. Loved the elota too. I try to get down here once a month to pick up some to keep fresh and freeze. Yum!

Yes. Just yes. Passing through OKC from dc to portland and we decided to try this gem. Its a small, (very) unassuming store with 2 or 3 small tables inside but folks seemed to mostly get take out. We ordered a half dozen + 2 cheese tomales and an elota. The cheese tomales were my favorite and paired ESPECIALLY well with the delicious elota. So good. Please come to DC!

I’m so lucky that talking with your mouth full isn’t the same as typing with a mouth full! This place has five stars for a reason folks. Enough said. No language barriers here! First timer here, but I’m not new to the tamale game. There’s no faking the funk that these ladies bring in their food.

Excellent tamales. It’s in a beaten up part of the city, but worth grabbing some tamales on the run. I had the chicken with green chile and the pork – both were fabulous.

I haven’t had tamales like this since I was a kid! They also have snow cones and Mexican corn…

So good! Love ordering a couple dozen tamales each time we go. Salsa is super good as well!
Lady that prepares the food is super nice and takes care of Ilya quickly and professionally! Very good authentic shop!

Wow this was amazing! Super delicious.
Ordered one chicken, one cheese. $ 3! Deal!
They do have a few tables to sit and eat inside. Which I did.
The women asked then if I wanted salsa and sour cream. Yum.
Great for gluten free dining on the fast and cheap!
Salt and spicy balance was spot on.
I don’t know if I’ll ever be in Oklahoma again, but I’d come back here!

Great tamales — a huge surprise to me in Oklahoma of all places. Food was not only good but it was a tremendous value. I ordered twelve tamales for $ 15 and they were delicious. It is a tiny hole in the wall so don’t expect a restaurant layout. You order at the counter and take your tamales (or other Mexican goodies) out.

Being from California, I missed Authentic tamales and Elotes. Happy I found this place. I always buy ²⁄₃ dozen and they never disappointed.

One of the best tamales I’ve discovered so far. Living in California for most of my life, mexican food pretty much runs in my blood. The best I’ve ever had in California were those that made them from home and sold them out of their cars in grocery store parking lots. I know sounds sketchy but the best. This was the first physical place to buy tamales I’ve discovered and they so far haven’t failed to satisfy me. Their elote is also delicious. I’d recommend trying everything on their menu, though the cheese tamales weren’t that great so I’d advise against it unless you already like them.

Nothing more to it but just some solid homemade tamales. Not greasy at all. Though quite honestly, they are pretty small.
$ 15 for a dozen but honestly I can finish a dozen in one sitting since their so small. It would be better if they made some homemade salsa to go along with. Not complaining though! The Elote was bomb!

TAMALES:
Chicken (4 stars): Spicy.
Cheese and chili (5 stars): Spicy but that cheese is so good!
Pork (5 stars): Liked it better than the chicken.
The tamales are so good! I could just eat them plain without filling and be happy. So flavorful.
$ 8 for half a dozen
$ 15 for a dozen
You can mix and match.
ATMOSPHERE:
Place is a small shop, not as small as I thought it would be from the reviews. A few tables inside if you do want to eat here.
SERVICE:
The lady who helped me was really nice.
PARKING:
Parking in the front, not actual spaces, but there’s an area people just park in.

Omg, believe the hype! I haven’t had authentic tamales in so long and saw this place on Unilocal when I was in town.
I got the pork ones and the meet inside was so tender and flavorful. The batter was more moist then what I’ve had before but it still tasted DELICIOUS to me. Definitely would come here again when I’m in town!

The short and sweet:
$ 15 for a dozen tamales.
Pork is great. Chicken is great and has some kick to it. I dig the pork because I’m a wimp when it comes to any spicy at all.
Elote is delicious (corn with mayo, parmesan cheese, chili powder, lime, other spices).
Nifty sweet snacks in a basket on the counter that cost $ 2.

Handmade. No lard. By the dozen or half. Three types: cheese and green chile, pork and green chile, or pork in red chile.
So good. Eat in or take out. It’s not fancy. Doesn’t need to be.
Packed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday due to people that drive from as far away as Lawton and Clearwater.
Absolutely must try if you are tamale fan…
Do it.

Like the name of the restaurant suggests, they sell tamales and that’s mainly it. They have snacks, snow cones, and other sweet treats but tamales are what you come here for.
This is mostly a take out place. There are three tables but no one really eats there. The building is very small. I have had tamales at many Mexican restaurants but these are the best! I basically inhaled three tamales in one sitting. I could’ve kept going but didn’t want to overdo it.
The ladies behind the counter are very nice. The woman who took our order didn’t speak English that well so we resorted to pointing at the menu.
Do yourself a favor and give this place a try! The tamales are melt in your mouth good!