Tamales Licha

Dining

Tamales Licha serves a menu of traditional Mexican comfort food, spotlighting Guerrero-style pozole (green, red, and white varieties), tamales wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves with fillings like chicken or picadillo, and tostadas topped with queso fresco, paired with atoles (e.g., tamarind or milk-based) and aguas frescas.

Located in a historic downtown building, it offers open-air seating with a simple, no-frills vibe, where Thursday pozole nights draw crowds. Known for its authentic recipes, hearty pozole and tamal de pata.

Amenities and Services

The restaurant provides the following features and services:

• Open-air seating with wooden tables
• Indoor seating area with ceiling fans, no air conditioning
• Takeout available, no confirmed delivery
• Wheelchair-accessible via flat entry
• Street parking along Costera Miguel Alemán

Restaurant Details

• Hours: Open daily, typically 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM; closed Wednesdays for Thursday pozole prep
• Reservations: Accepted via phone, not typically required
• Dress Code: Casual attire common among guests
• Parking: Free street parking nearby
• Payment: Accepts cash and major credit cards; average cost per person ranges from MXN 150 to MXN 300

What to Expect at Tamales Licha

Tamales Licha has been a cherished Acapulco tradition spanning decades, rooted in the old port near Costera Miguel Alemán, celebrated for its Guerrero-style pozole and tamales that echo home cooking. The open-air space hums with a modest, nostalgic charm, friendly staff and the tamal verde’s sazón. It draws locals and tourists for its Thursday ritual and atoles.