About Fernando's Tamales

If you're in Carlsbad, NM, and craving some delicious, authentic Mexican food, Fernando's Tamales is the place to be. Located at 903 W Lea St, Suite B, this cozy spot offers a wide range of comfort food perfect for any time of day. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or something more filling, Fernando's Tamales has got you covered with their tempting small plates and flavorful tamales that stand out from the rest.

The vibe of Fernando's Tamales is casual and welcoming, making it an ideal spot for a laid-back meal with friends or family. You can choose to dine in and enjoy the warm, inviting atmosphere or grab your food to go. The restaurant offers convenient service options, including curbside pickup, no-contact delivery, and takeaway, so you can enjoy their tasty offerings from the comfort of your home. And if you're looking to have it delivered right to your door, Fernando's Tamales also provides delivery services to make it easier than ever to get your food fast.

Aside from their delicious tamales, Fernando's Tamales serves up a variety of coffee options and other comfort foods, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re after a satisfying snack or a meal that hits the spot, you can count on the restaurant to deliver both in flavor and quality. The quick and friendly service will make you feel right at home, and with their dedication to fresh, flavorful ingredients, it's no surprise that Fernando's Tamales has become a favorite in the area.

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Business Info

From the business

From the business

+ Identifies as Latino-owned

Service options

Service options

+ Kerbside pickup

+ No-contact delivery

+ Delivery

+ On-site services

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

Highlights

Highlights

+ Fast service

Popular for

Popular for

+ Breakfast

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

Offerings

+ Coffee

+ Comfort food

+ Quick bite

+ Small plates

Dining options

Dining options

+ Breakfast

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Dessert

+ Seating

Amenities

Amenities

+ Toilet

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

Crowd

Crowd

+ Family friendly

+ LGBTQ+ friendly

+ Transgender safe space

Planning

Planning

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ Credit cards

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

Parking

Parking

+ Free multi-storey car park

+ Free of charge street parking

+ Free parking lot

+ Parking

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Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Thursday: 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Friday: 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Saturday: 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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+1 575-361-4931

903 W Lea St suite B, Carlsbad, NM 88220, United States

Reviews

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***MUST TO TRY*** I never had tamales before and based on the 5* review we thought of trying. What an amazing taste. I felt like eating in my home. We tried chicken & cheese one. Kids loved it. I requested them if I can see how it’s made. They are very generous explaining me how it’s made and I can relate to Indian idly. The owners are so great and treating every guest as their family member. I will this place for sure.

- Rousseau Arulsamy -

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What a wonderful find!! I got red pork and chicken tamales as well as a burrito and everything was so flavorful, fresh, and authentic. I could eat it for every meal and be so happy about it. The customer service was amazing, friendly, and personal. The restaurant does have a tiny eating area so it's best for takeout, but it's absolutely cozy and cute while you wait. Definitely go. So worth it.

- Abbey Ryan -

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My teen son and I, Washington natives, are touring New Mexico on a road trip and came through the town of Carlsbad traveling from White Sands enroute to the Caverns. We found Fernando’s Tamales which is a very local eats, the kind of treasure where Foodies everywhere are searching for. The cozy eatery was charming inside and sparkling clean with a couple of small tables but I noticed locals popping in to carry away large bags of homemade from scratch, specializing specifically in tamales so we knew it was going to be good. We met the owner, operator and cook named Lupe who was a lovely woman. She was friendly and attentive and after chatting with her for a bit, I knew these tamales would taste different. One of her main motivations in making tamales is a pure and simple one; she loves seeing people enjoy her food, enjoy her creation prepared by her own two hands. Feeding people is her love language, a true characteristic of any great cook! So, my son and I ordered a dozen of her fresh out of the steamer pork tamales to go thinking it was probably more than we could eat. We drove to the Caverns and ended up polishing off every single one!! These tamales were the best we ever tasted. The outer corn part was delightfully moist with the right density, the pork filling was tender, moist had wonderful real flavor from real ingredients without relying on salt like so many tamales do and Lupe has perfected the corn to filling ratio so each bite is well balanced. These tamales are food made from the heart! Everyone will love Fernando’s Tamales, obviously locals approve and also for travelers this makes a perfect food for the road. Highly recommend. Thank you!

- Katherine Brigham -

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