Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales is a SB Farmers Market staple

by Ellen Brannigan

LW contributor

Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales is one of the most popular tables at the Seal Beach Farmers Market on Tuesdays. Jose Carranza brings his Champion Gourmet Tamales from Pacoima each week. Carranza’s tamales have distinctive flavors that are made from fresh ingredients and corn husks. He carries shredded beef in red sauce, pork in green sauce, chicken, Monterey cheese with non-spicy Anaheim Chile strips veggie and all-natural tamales. His pineapple tamales are new to me, and they are delicious. The tamales cost $3.50 each or three tamales for $10, hot or cold.

Carranza works at many markets and advises LWers to “come early before we sell out our No. 1 tamales.”

The Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 9 a.m.–1p.m. at Seal Beach Village near Carls Jr., at Seal Beach Boulevard. Look for the canopies and enjoy local fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, jerky, eggs, breads, nuts and tasty tamales from multiple vendors.