Our History
Our Story
Our delicious tamales are made fresh daily, homemade
style. Very rich in flavor. it is the family recipe
that goes back for generations which helps make
Rico’s Tamales the best tamales in the whole
Northern California! We offer a variety of tamales:
Pork, Chicken, Beef, Veggie, and of course Sweet
Pineapple.
Tamales originated in pre-Columbian mexico and
Central America - possibly as early as 7000 BCE --
when native warriors required a sustaining food that
could be pre-cooked, packed off the battlefield and
warmed up as needed. They were filled with chilies,
chocolate, fish, turkey, rabbit, beans, fruit, nuts
and just about anything else they could eat. Today,
regions of Mexico are known for different varieties:
pineapple and corn in sinaloa, pork and chicken in
Vekracruz, beans with mole sauce in Oaxaca, red
chilies in Monterey, and chicken and tomatoes in
Yucatan. Because the cooking process is complicated
and labor intensive, tamales are traditionally
prepared in large numbers and were often served only
on special occasions and holidays. But now, you can
have tamales anytime. Just give us a call!
“I tried the chicken first - Divine. And then the
pork - Even Better. I had to have more, and ended up
with a dozen to go.”
-Henri Bourride
Chico News & Review Best of Chico - 2008 Editor’s
Pick for Best Reason to go to the Farmer’s Market!
“Rio’s (formerly Rosarito’s) tamales are better
than most. They offer veggie, chicken, pork, and
pineapple. The corn wrap was firm, but not dry. For
those who are looking for a meal with aa variety and
variety and flair check out Rico’s Tamales.”
-Starving College Student
“Our Tamales sell out fast - You can get them at
the Thursday Night or Saturday’s Farmer’s Market or
call ahead for delivery!”
- Antonio Flores
