“Have a Great Day and a Better Tamale”
Homestyle, Hand-wrapped Tamales
TamaleDave and TamaleDiane have over 38 years of business experience and operate Padrino Foods out of a 27,000-square-foot facility in Irving, Texas.
Tamales In The Heat-in Bags
Whether you re-heat a dozen, or our one-of-a-kind tamale two-pack with an easy-tear notch, the vacuum-sealed bag keeps it fresh and at just the right moisture level.
Over 20 Great Tasting Flavors
We give our customers what they want by custom manufacturing an incredible tasting tamale, and doing so without the use of lard.
Top Quality Now & Tomorrow
Since 2006
Padrino Foods distributes tamales to large restaurant chains, grocery stores, school districts, convenience stores throughout the United States.
Padrino's Corner
What is a Tamale? — The History
Tamale is the Spanish singular word for a packet of dough made from masa. Masa is ground corn enhanced with lime ...
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D Magazine — Ready To Cash In
David and Diane Luther, president and vice president, respectively, of Padrino Foods in Dallas, hope to give the Super Bowl a ...
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Take The Night Off From Cooking
We know you find yourself coming home from work and the last thing on your mind is what’s for dinner. No ...
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D Magazine — Padrino Foods Tamales
As a native Texan, tamales are nothing new to me. While growing up, my mom would eat tamales for lunch during ...
Read MorePraise for Padrino Foods Tamales
These tamales are downright amazing. Nothing will ever compare with the excellent taste that comes with each variety of Padrino Foods tamales. Thank you for gracing us with your gift of tamale making!!
Having lived in New Mexico, I know a good tamale when I taste one. These are insane the best tamales in the Dallas - Fort Worth area, can't say enough about them. Keep up the great tamale!!