Old Style Hot Tamales Specialists

Unique hot tamales made fresh every day—an absolute must-try staple of New Orleans!

Absolutely fantastic! Don't settle for just a dozen—you won't be able to stop at one! These are the best tamales we've ever had! We savored a cherished tradition and will definitely be returning!

The tamales here are fantastic! I live in Covington and make the trip to the Westbank whenever I crave tamales. I really wish we had a place like Old Athletes in Covington!

I've been eating those Hot Tamales since the 60's. Back then they were .75€ a dozen. My Dad and I would sit around eating them with beer.

Old Style Hot Tamales 2004 1/2 Claire Avenue Gretna, La 70053-4448 I had been asking around inquiring about who was one of the best tamale makers in greater New Orleans and statewide. Well 4 out of every 5 said, Old Style Hot Tamales. I called them because I was needing quite a few for an event coming up in a few days. I spoke with the youngest of the children of the Buwes, who built this dynasty. I told Don Buwe about the feed back from my inquiry and told him what I needed, and when I would need them. Don Buwe said let me check, I 'll call you back with availability, Hence , I placed my order. It arrived a couple Of days later as I requested, I tasted the product and I can honestly say, these are the best Hot Tamales I have ever eaten . They were the right size, the right amount of spice, the right amount of meat, and the flour/Mesa was unlike any I 've ever tasted. There was a buttery taste, and the gravy was a beautiful brownish red, nat 'ually Nu ' Awlins y 'all, just the right weight for the tamales to soak in, uh huh. Oooh mah gawd,! I think my mouth turned into a tamale conveyor belt! The matriarch and the late patriarch of this company needs to be given the congressional Metal for their Hot Tamale Product. Every event I have in the future will be an Old Style Hot Tamale theme. Dat 's right, it 's my pawdy and I 'll serve Old Style Hot Tamales if I want to. The Buwes have several stands, the website has the locations. You can call and place orders for pick up fresh out of the pot. The Buwes tamales under the same name Old Style Hot Tamales are sold in our local markets. All calls are turned in ample time. If you have a big order call and see if you can be accommodated. This is a family that goes back many decades with a nat 'ually nu 'awlins product. I met Don and his mother and I was totally delighted. They feel the heartbeat of Louisiana in every way. They have made big changes having the tamale stands accessible for every one since Covid-19. Let 's keep these Old Style Hot Tamales thriving, they are uhmmmmm uhmmmmmm good y 'all. This is MO checking out, be mindful, prayerful and tamale y 'all! I will follow up with pics this week.