Looking for Mexican food in the Southwest is like looking for sand in the desert—-it's everywhere. However, this one tiny spot in Gallup might be easy to look over. Off the beaten path you'll find a hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant that will truly blow you away. This tamale factory might be small, but its flavorful dishes make it bigger than ever.
Welcome to El Metate Tamale Factory!
This little Mexican restaurant is off a rural road in Gallup, but it's so worth finding.
This little storefront might be easy to pass by, but we promise you'll regret not giving it a try.
Big flavors are packed into this small shop, all at an affordable price.
The restaurant is family run, and will make you feel at home.
El Metate is a family-run and family-friendly business. From cooking to serving, everything is done by the family.
The tamales? Out of this world.
Being a small family business, you better believe the tamales are their own recipe. You simply cannot find tamales this good anywhere else. Try a combo plate to experience them all.
Don't worry, there's more than just tamales here.
Not only is El Metate a tamale factory, they also serve up other traditional Mexican dishes like tacos and fajitas, which are also to die for.
Whether you want to take dinner to go, or sit down, the experience is always superb.
The service here is impeccable and the owners will always make you feel at home, but it's also a great spot to grab tamales to go.
This tamale factory is so much more than meets the eye.
El Metate Tamale Factory is located at 610 W. Mesa Ave., Gallup, NM. They're open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Have you been to this mom and pop tamale factory? What did you think? Let us know in the comments!
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