Palmdale's Favorite

Taste the Tradition
in Every Bite

Handcrafted tamales made from family recipes passed down through generations. At Lulu's, we don't rush tradition — every tamale is wrapped with care, steamed to perfection, and served with the warmth of home.

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Authentic Recipes
Made with Love
Family Owned
A beautiful spread of freshly made tamales wrapped in corn husks, served with salsa and garnishes on a rustic wooden table

Fresh Daily

Wrapped and steamed with care every morning

A warm kitchen scene showing hands carefully wrapping tamales in corn husks, with ingredients spread across a wooden surface
Our Story

A Family Legacy Wrapped in Tradition

Lulu's Tamales was born from a simple conviction: that the best food comes from patience, love, and recipes worth preserving. What started as weekend gatherings in a home kitchen has grown into Palmdale's most trusted destination for authentic Mexican tamales.

Every morning, our kitchen comes alive with the rhythm of hands folding masa, layering savory fillings, and wrapping each tamale in corn husks — just as Lulu taught. We source the finest ingredients, slow-cook our meats with traditional spices, and steam each batch until tender. The result is a taste that carries the warmth of family, the depth of heritage, and the honesty of food made the right way.

Handmade Daily

Never frozen, always fresh

Family Recipes

Passed down with care

Our Process

From Our Hands to Your Table

There are no shortcuts at Lulu's. Every tamale follows the same careful journey from ingredient to plate.

1

Select

We source the finest corn for our masa, the freshest chilies, and the best cuts of meat — because quality ingredients make all the difference.

2

Prepare

Each morning, we mix, season, and slow-cook our fillings by hand. The masa is prepared fresh, never from a mix, always with care.

3

Wrap & Steam

Every tamale is individually wrapped in corn husks and slow-steamed for hours, allowing the flavors to meld into something truly special.

4

Serve with Love

We serve them warm, with fresh salsa and the same warmth we'd offer our own family. Every bite is an invitation to savor the moment.

Kind Words

What Our Guests Say

The best praise comes from the people who keep coming back. Here's what the Palmdale community has shared about their experience at Lulu's.

"These tamales remind me of what my grandmother used to make. The flavors are deep, the masa is perfect, and you can tell everything is made by hand. I drive from Lancaster just for these."

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Maria G.

Palmdale resident

"I ordered a catering platter for a family gathering and everyone was asking where I got them. The mole tamale alone is worth the trip. Absolutely outstanding quality and portion sizes."

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Roberto D.

Quartz Hill resident

"As someone who grew up eating tamales every holiday, I can honestly say these are the real deal. You won't find anything this authentic in the high desert. My whole family is hooked now."

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Ana S.

Palmdale resident

Visit Us

Come Taste the Difference

We're located in the heart of Palmdale and ready to welcome you. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or placing a large order for your next gathering, we'd love to serve you.

Location

Avenue N and 15th St W
Palmdale, CA 93551

Phone

(661) 265-5824

Call or text for orders & catering

Hours

Mon – Thu: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sat – Sun: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Ready to Experience
Authentic Tamales?

Order ahead for pickup, plan your next catering event, or simply stop by — we're here to make your meal memorable.

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