Best canned tamales ever!
"Best canned tamales ever!"
Bold Mexican Flavor. Easy Prep. No Compromises.
La Preferida Beef & Pork Tamales in Sauce deliver authentic Mexican comfort food in a convenient 15 oz canned meal. Wrapped in hearty corn masa and smothered in a rich tomato‑based sauce, these tamales bring slow‑simmered flavor to your table in minutes.
Perfect for busy weeknight dinners, family comfort meals, camping trips, or pantry stocking, our tamales make it easy to enjoy a satisfying, stick‑to‑your‑ribs dish anytime.
Just heat, serve, and enjoy — fans call them the best canned tamales for authentic taste and everyday convenience.
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Ingredients: masa (water, cornmeal, lard, salt), beef and pork, cornmeal, tomato paste, onion, salt, paprika, spices, garlic. Sauce: Water, tomato paste, corn starch, chili pepper, spices, paprika, garlic.
Nutrition Facts: 180 calories | 6g protein | 2g fiber |
See label for full nutrition facts.
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Why You’ll Love Our Canned Tamales
🐄 Protein-Rich Comfort Food
Seasoned beef and pork wrapped in corn masa with garlic, onion, paprika, and spice for a tamale that hits all the right notes.
✅ No Artificial Colors or Preservatives
Simple, flavor-packed ingredients for a traditional taste.
⏱️ Convenient & Ready-to-Eat
A 15 oz can contains about 6 tamales, perfect for family dinners or quick meals.
⭐️ Pantry-Friendly
Shelf‑stable and easy to store, for easy meal planning at home.
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How to Prepare
Stovetop Instructions
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Open Can – Remove tamales from the can, keeping them in their sauce.
- Heat – Place tamales and sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer – Cover and heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally until hot.
- Serve – Transfer to a plate and enjoy with rice or beans.
Microwave Instructions
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Open Can – Place tamales and sauce in a microwave‑safe dish.
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Heat – Loosely cover with a microwave‑safe lid or plastic wrap.
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Simmer – Microwave on HIGH for 3–4 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Serve – Let stand for 1 minute, then serve hot.
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Quick Ways to Use Beef & Pork Tamales
🌮 Tamale Tacos – Break up tamales, add shredded lettuce, cheese, and salsa in taco shells for a quick handheld meal.
🥘 Tamale Enchilada Bake – Layer tamales with enchilada sauce, beans, and cheese, then bake until bubbly.
🍲 Tamale Chili Bowl – Stir tamales into chili with beans, corn, and jalapeños for a hearty one‑pot dish.
🥗 Tamale Salad Plate – Serve tamales over a bed of greens with avocado, pico de gallo, and lime crema.
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What Our Customers Are Saying...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ I keep some on the pantry shelf and add it to a hot soup, along with some hot sauce and grated monterey jack cheese. Quick, easy, yummy!" - Big Momma
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We love these! It's a meal on It's own, or add veggies or salad. Great value." - Meade
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "These are the best ever canned tamales I've ever had. I love them. I do a can almost every evening... I guess I'm addicted." - Malkey M.
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Overall rating: 4.8356166 / 5 from 73 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Beef & Pork Tamales offer bold Mexican flavor and easy preparation, wrapped in corn masa and smothered in a rich tomato-based sauce. Customers love the authentic taste, tender beef and pork, and simple ingredients. BPA-free can lining ensures sustainability.
Summary topics
- Flavor Quality: 25%
- Tamales Quality: 43%
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Review highlights
- "Great product wonderful flavor and texture" —
- "Great value, and better flavor/texture than thr national brand." —
- "These are the best tasting tamales in a can ever" —
Reviews
Perfect!11
"Perfect!11"
LaPreferida is the highest standard
"LaPreferida is the highest standard on authentic products, that never disappoints. In addition to their quality, no one sets the standard as high when it comes to packing either. Everything is perfectly placed, and well packed to make sure that your package arrives safely."
Love these La Preferida Tamales,
"Love these La Preferida Tamales, actually love all La Preferida products, they never disappoint!"
Good pantry item
"This has a good flavor. I keep some on the pantry shelf and add it to a hot soup, along with some hot sauce and grated monterey jack cheese. Quick, easy, yummy! Don't forget to take the paper wrappers off the tamales before adding the soup and hot sauce!"
Picture true
"Love the freshness every time the sauce is spicy but it will taste great over pkg of Spanish rice that's a meal"
Very tasty product
"Wouldn’t want to make this home made, not skilled enough, so satisfied with this product"
Very good 👍.
"Very good tamales. Glad I could find some on Amazon...grocery stores do not carry anymore!"
Tamales!
"These are the best I've ever eaten and were introduced by my mother back in the 60s. It's hard to almost impossible to find these kinds of tamales in ANY restaurant here in Maryland even though there are restaurants that make tamales because most use white flour for the wrap and rough ground beef or chicken for the middle. I want the corn meal and the beef/pork almost sausage middle with these spices. This is the only place where I've been able to find my old tasty tamales again."
Taste good
"For a canned product they taste good and simple to make"
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do you prepare La Preferida Beef & Pork Tamales?
Remove tamales from the can, place in a saucepan or microwave‑safe dish, heat until hot, and serve with your favorite sides.
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Are La Preferida Beef & Pork Tamales fully cooked?
Yes, they are fully cooked and only need reheating before serving.
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How many servings are in one can?
A 15 oz can contains about 6 tamales, making it ideal for family meals or quick dinners.
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How should I store leftover tamales?
Refrigerate unused tamales in an airtight container and consume within 3–4 days.
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What dishes pair well with beef & pork tamales?
They’re delicious with Spanish rice, refried beans, salsa, or topped with melted cheese.