When it comes to Mexican food, tacos, nachos, and burritos tend to get the spotlight. And while all three of those options are always a good idea, there’s one hidden gem on menus at Mexican restaurants that’s deserving of your attention, and that’s the tamale. These little pockets of flavor pack a real punch to your taste buds, and there’s one restaurant in New Orleans that’s got some of the best tamales in Louisiana. Let’s check it out.

Located in the Broadmoor neighborhood, El Pavo Real opened in 2015 and has been a neighborhood favorite ever since.

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For authentic Mexican food, no one compares. The family-friendly restaurant offers a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu with several options that would please just about everyone.

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Their lunch and dinner menu features some familiar favorites with a unique twist.

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With a focus on healthy, affordable food, they’ve comprised a menu filled with delicious Mexican fare that’s made from scratch.

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Their tacos are some of the most popular items on the menu. El Pavo Real offers six different tacos to choose from, ranging from fried shrimp to vegetarian options.

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But one of the most incredible hidden gems on the menu has got to be the tamales.

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These tamales are freshly steamed with a chicken mole stuffed masa that will blow your tastebuds away.

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And for less than $5, you can’t get a better deal than that.

Dylan Lopez/Google Luckily, El Paco Real is open six days a week, so you can feast on authentic tamales whenever you’d like!

Hours of operation:

Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Closed on Mondays.

For more information, be sure to check out their website and give them a follow on Facebook.

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Luckily, El Paco Real is open six days a week, so you can feast on authentic tamales whenever you’d like!

Hours of operation:

Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Closed on Mondays.

Have you ever had the tamales at El Pavo Real? Let us know in the comments below!

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Address: 4401 S Broad Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125, USA