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Every Tamale Carries the Soul of a Grandmother's Kitchen

Hand-folded with care, slow-cooked with tradition, and served with the warmth that only genuine Mexican cooking can bring. This isn't just food โ€” it's memory on a plate.

Family Recipes
Fresh Ingredients
Handmade Daily
Traditional Mexican kitchen preparation
Handmade tamale preparation
Con Alma With Soul

More Than a Restaurant โ€” It's a Family Tradition

At Tamales Con Alma, every recipe carries the weight of generations. What began as a grandmother's Sunday ritual in the heart of Mexico has become a cornerstone of the Grants Pass community โ€” a place where the aroma of steaming masa fills the air and every bite feels like coming home.

We don't cut corners. Our masa is nixtamalized by hand, our meats are slow-braised in traditional techniques, and our salsas are made from dried chiles sourced directly from Mexico. Every tamale is folded with the same care and patience that our families have practiced for decades.

"Con Alma" means with soul โ€” and that's exactly what we pour into every dish. Whether you're joining us for a quick lunch or a family celebration, you're not just a customer. You're part of our table.

100% Handmade Daily
Authentic Family Recipes
Grants Pass Community

What's Steaming This Week

Our specials rotate with the seasons and what's freshest. Here's what your taste buds can look forward to.

Weekday Special ๐Ÿซ”

Tamale Tuesday & Wednesday

Order any dozen tamales and receive a complimentary agua fresca. Our most popular flavors โ€” pork in red chili, chicken in green salsa, and cheese โ€” are always available.

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Lunch Special

Two tamales, rice, beans, and an agua fresca โ€” our daily lunch combo. Freshly made, fairly priced, and made with the same love as everything else on our menu.

"Food tastes better when it's made with intention. We don't just feed people โ€” we share a piece of our heritage with every meal we serve."
โ€” Tamales Con Alma Cocina Mexicana

Come Sit at Our Table

We're located in the heart of Grants Pass, right off Redwood Highway. Pull up a chair and let us take care of you.

202 Redwood Hwy Grants Pass, OR 97527
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