Spice Up Your Day With The Best Tamales In Utah At This Family-Owned Mexican Restaurant
By Courtnie Erickson|Published March 09, 2022
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
You can purchase good tamales all over the Beehive State. However, when you want the best tamales in Utah, there is one place to go — La Casa Del Tamal. This family-owned Mexican restaurant is located in West Valley City and is known for serving some of the best Mexican cuisine in the area. When you want to spice up your day, this is the place to go to make it happen.
This restaurant first began as a catering and delivery business out of owner Cristina Olvera’s home. As the business grew, the decision was made to open La Casa Del Tamal in West Valley City. Olvera's entire family plays a vital role in helping the restaurant succeed from cooking to marketing.
As you walk inside La Casa Del Tamal, you’ll be impressed by the tastefully decorated and beautiful interior of the restaurant. You'll also immediately notice the comfortable, inviting atmosphere.
When visiting this Mexican restaurant in Utah, you must try one of the tamales. The tamales are made fresh each day and the flavors vary. Some of the tamale flavors you may choose from include verdes de pollo, rojos de Puerco, rajas con queso, and mole poblano.
The Tacos de Canasta, shown above, is just one of the taco options on the menu. This meal consists of six steamed tacos with your choice of meat topped with grilled onions.
Make sure you don’t overlook the soup and stews on the menu. These large bowls are packed with flavor and are the perfect way to warm up on cold and chilly days.
The Caldo 7 Mares soup, for example, is a cooked seafood soup. Don’t be surprised if you want a second bowl to take home.
If you love seafood, make sure to try the Tostada Ceviche Pulpo. This dish features a tostada with tender octopus, lime juice, red onions, and cilantro.
Whether you want to try something unique or are craving traditional Mexican cuisine, you’ll find it at La Casa Del Tamal. With a large menu, beautiful restaurant, and the best tamales in Utah, this is one Mexican restaurant that should be on your dining bucket list.
Have you ever eaten at this family-owned Mexican restaurant in Utah? What did you order? We’d love to hear all about your visit in the comments! Make sure to visit the La Casa Del Tamal website to view the menu and follow its Facebook page for news and updates.
If you are searching for more bucket-list-worthy restaurants in Utah, check out our list. We name one incredible restaurant to visit every month of the year.
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