Emma’s Tamales Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Emma’s Tamales, a delightful vegetarian and vegan Mexican eatery located at 1100 Front St Suite 130 in Sacramento. This charming spot offers a tantalizing menu that balances flavors and dietary needs, perfect for everyone.

Among their star items are the Chipotle Tofu Veggie Tamale and Sweet Corn Tamale, both gluten-free and bursting with freshness. Meat lovers will enjoy their Red Chili Chicken and Seafood Tamales, crafted with care to savor every bite. The atmosphere is casual with outdoor seating, ideal for indulging in your tamales while enjoying the vibrant surroundings of Old Sacramento.

Customer reviews highlight the friendly service and incredible variety, including unique options like the Pineapple Tamale with California raisins. Whether you're a lifelong fan of Mexican cuisine or a curious newcomer, Emma’s Tamales is sure to impress!

Meat n Seafood Hot Food Menu

Red Chili Chicken

200 calories. Pure and simple.

$2.75

Pork

Gluten free. Richly seasoned with four chilis, spices and herbs.

$4.25

Chicken

Gluten free. With fire-roasted green chili's and Jack cheese.

$4.25

Seafood

Real crab, shrimp and scallops in pureed fresh tomatoes, onion, cold-pressed olive oil, chilis, garlic, spices and herbs.

$4.25

Beef

Richly seasoned with four chili's.

$4.59

Halal Chicken Enchiladas Green Sauce (2 Pieces)

Made with homemade sauce and halal skinless chicken breast meat.

$7.99

Jalapeño Cheese

Gluten free, spicy. With roasted garlic.

$3.95

Chili Relleno Style

With mock chicken flavoring.

$3.95

Pumpkin

Gluten free. Great for breakfast or dessert.

$3.50

Organic Bean & Cheese Burrito/ side of salsa

Made with organic beans served with M.E. Salsa.

$5.99

Vegetarian Hot Food Menu

Mother Earth's Vegan Hot Food Menu

Mother Earth's Original Savory 1/2 lb.

1/2 lb tamale hearty and satisfying 18 grams protein.

$5.25

Chipotle Tofu Veggie 1/2 lb

Gluten free. Made with organic tofu and fresh veggies. Hot sweet 'n spicy and only 200 calories in one 1/2 lb tamale.

$5.25

Pineapple

Gluten free. With California raisins and coconut.

$3.50

Sweet Corn

Simply delicious, even better with butter.

$2.00

Vegan Enchiladas (2 Pieces)

Made with our vegan seitan and homemade sauce and nut cheese.

$8.99

Organic Bean Burritos w/ side salsa

Served with 4 oz mother earth's salsa.

$5.99

Organic Vegan Rice & Beans

Gluten free.

$3.85

Mother Earth's Fresh Salsa Mild 4oz.

Gluten free. All fresh salsa is mild or habanero hot (raw, uncooked).

$1.75

Green Salsa Tomatillo & Chili Verde

Pint. In a glass jar.

$7.99

Mother Earth's Organic Salsa Mild in 16oz. jar

Gluten free. Pint. A glass jar mild and habanera hot.

$7.99

Mother Earth's Homemade Enchilada Sauce 16oz.

Gluten free.

$8.99

Sauces , Salsas Chips (All Vegan)

Other Good Stuff

Organic Vegan Rice & Beans 1/2 pt.

Gluten free.

$3.85

1/4 Lb All Beef Hot Dogs, Polish Dogs

With lots of toppings.

$6.00

Fresh Brewed Organic Green Tea (Young Leaves)

With lemongrass sweetened with raw stevia leaves.

$3.99