If you’ve never visited El Merendero (Posa’s) Tamale Factory & Restaurant on Rodeo Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico, you’re missing out! While this little hideaway is easy to miss, now that you know about it, you won’t be able to wait to get over there for some of their delicious tamales.

Posa's El Merendero Tamale Factory has been making handmade tamales since 1955!
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Jeffrey Posa is the owner of Posa's Tamale Factory, and was taught to make tamales by hand by his grandmother when he was only 5 years old! Over the years, he has perfected these tamales!
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Of course, when you visit Posa's Tamale Factory, you have to try the tamales, but there are also plenty of other incredible dishes to try. For starters, Posa's has the classic New Mexico Tri-Colored Tortilla Chips that you can enjoy with salsa or guacamole. For breakfast, crowd favorites include tamales and eggs topped with red or green chile and the breakfast quesadilla.
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However, we all know you are really here for the tamales and Posa's has plenty of options. Posa's offers Red Chile Pork Tamales, Green Chile Chicken Tamales, Turkey Tamales, Green Chile Cheese Tamales, and even vegan tamales! And, if you want to take some of these delicious tamales home for later, Posa's also lets you purchase tamales by the 1/2 or full dozen.
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The restaurant itself is a nice, cozy, and friendly establishment.
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Finally, we can't leave out dessert. We recommend the Choco Flan, but the Biscochitos cookies and Tres Leches Cake are also excellent choices.
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If you’ve never been to Posa’s we recommend heading over right away! For more information and a full menu, check out El Merendero (Posa’s) Tamale Factory & Restaurant’s official website, and be sure to let us know what your favorite tamale was!

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Posa's El Merendero Tamale Factory & Restaurant, 1514 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA