Taqueria Gaviota Latina Llc - Charlotte

The Tamale Special, which includes 3 tamales, rice, and beans, was $9. We opted for the mixed variety with pork, chicken, and cheese. The portions were generous and the tamales were filled to the brim with masa. Three different sauces were provided for extra flavor - a creamy white sauce, a slightly spicy green sauce, and a sharp red sauce.

Amazing. First time there and the service was so friendly. Had an explanation of the whole menu and ended up ordering tamales obviously. Loved all of them and can't wait to go back!

I got 1 chicken 2 pork tamales, rice beans. They were stuffed pretty well with the meats the masa wasn't overpowering it. Great flavor to them, wasn't dry. The sauces were pretty good too (green one was my favorite)! Let me tell you, I ate two tamales a little of the rice and beans and it put me to sleep for 3 hours afterwards! Hahaha!! Super filling food, the lady at the counter taking the order was sweet. I'll definitely be back.

Not impressed with the tamales, I have order over 2 dozens in 2 different occasions and the consistency of the masa and chicken/pork is not good. I ended up throwing too many to count away due to very minimal to no chicken/pork at all in the tamale. The tamale is a good zize but 90% masa and 10% meat. Here is a pic of one cut in half.

The tamales were undercooked and had a strong taste of oregano, which is not typically found in tamales. I was very dissatisfied with my experience.