About Us

The Story Behind Me Gusta

Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales is a family owned business established in 1999 by the Ortega Family. Armed with a dream to better his family's way of life and a secret recipe, Roberto Ortega Senior and his wife, have gradually grown this company from a small restaurant location in San Fernando to a 10,000sqft. USDA approved tamale facility in Pacoima (Ca). Roberto Ortega Senior and his wife, have always stayed true to their vision and have pushed their family to provide a high quality, great tasting product to their customers.

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This great family recipe for tamales has earned them the First and Second Place atthe Los Angeles International Tamale Festival (2006 & 2007) and the IndioFestival (2005 & 2006) for their Beef, Pork, Chili and Cheese, Vegetarian andSweet Pineapple Tamales; as well as "People's Choice" for the best tasting tamale and the best industrial tamale.

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13752 Van Nuys Blvd. Pacoima, CA

Crossstreets: Van Nuys Blvd and Laurel Canyon