Press
“Chefs Maribel and Mauricio have created an exciting menu that is sure to please adventurous eaters and traditionalists alike. Don’t miss out on this exciting Mexican food experience!”
- Brian Kennett (Chef, Blogger)
“The restaurant’s lively atmosphere, bold Mexican artwork, curated designs, and vivid, vibrant colours inject a true Mexican flair, making it the perfect spot to celebrate family, friends, and the joy of sharing food.”
- Vee Kay (Author at Inside Recent)
“The first tamale-featured restaurant in Asia. Come and savour the vibrant flavours of Mexico, where the heart of Mexico meets the exotic flavours of Asia!”
- Douglas Peris (Entrepreneur, Foodie)
Mami’s Tamales in the News
Mami’s Tamales Launches Asia’s First Tamales Pop-Up Restaurant, Bringing Mexico’s Iconic Dish to Singapore
Taste Traditional and Asian-Inspired Tamales by Chefs Maribel Colmenares and Mauricio Espinoza in Keong Saik’s iconic dining scene.
Mami’s Tamales Launches Asia’s First Tamales Pop-Up Restaurant, Bringing Mexico’s Iconic Dish to Singapore
Get ready to savour the vibrant flavours of Mexico at Mami’s Tamales, the first tamale-led pop-up restaurant in Asia, as it opens its doors in Singapore.
Looks Like Otah, Tastes Like Bak Chang”: Mexican Chefs Introduce Authentic Tamales To S’pore
Made with corn dough and wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves, traditional Mexican tamales are notoriously time-consuming to prepare and almost impossible to find in Singapore — till now.
Wrapped with love: Mami’s Tamales introduces Mexican tamales to Singapore
Pop-up concept Mami’s Tamales is Singapore’s first tamaleria, shining a culinary spotlight on Mexico’s traditional corn-based dumplings.
FEMALE’s Top Dining and Drinking Picks for August 2024
Everyone is familiar with tacos and burritos, but tamales? If you haven’t heard of this Mexican staple, perhaps it’s time to make a trip to Keong Saik Road.
Mami's Tamales
Despite Singapore’s reputation for its diverse food scene — from the everyday meals at trusty hawker centres to the various international cuisines found at every street corner — it might surprise many that traditional Mexican food is still relatively rare on our shores.
Asia’s first tamales eatery opens in Singapore
I savoured the vibrant flavours of Mexico at Mami’s Tamales, even before the first tamale-led pop-up restaurant in Asia opened its doors in Singapore.
Mami’s Tamales Review
The dynamic duo behind Mami’s Tamales the newest food joint to hit Keong Saik Road is none other than Chefs Maribel Colmenares and Mauricio Espinoza!
Pop-up restaurant Mami’s Tamales brings Mexico’s iconic dish to Singapore
Everyone is familiar with tacos and burritos, but tamales? If you haven’t heard of this Mexican staple, perhaps it’s time to make a trip to Keong Saik Road.
Just Opened August 2024: New Restaurants, Cafés and Bars in Singapore This Month
This August, Singapore’s dining scene welcomes an exciting array of new eateries, each bringing unique flavours and experiences to the table.
Hot tamale: Why chef Maribel Colmenares is confident Singapore is ready for Mami’s Tamales
Chef-founder Maribel Colmenares tells us everything you need to know about tamales, and why she thinks Singapore is ready for the Latin American staple.
Just opened August 2024: New restaurants, cafes and bars in Singapore this month
This August, Singapore's dining scene welcomes an exciting array of new eateries, each bringing unique flavours and experiences to the table.
CHEFS MARIBEL AND MAURICIO UNVEIL FUSION FLAVOURS AT MAMI’S TAMALES: TRADITIONAL MEXICAN MEETS ASIAN-INSPIRED DELIGHTS!
Chef Maribel Colmenares has collaborated with Chef Mauricio Espinoza from Papi’s Tacos to launch the 35 seater Mami’s Tamales along Keong Saik Road.
Mami’s Tamales: Singapore’s first tamale specialist by owner of Papi’s Tacos
As I stepped into Mami’s Tamales along Keong Saik Road, I was instantly reminded of my travels to Mexico many years back.
First-Ever Mexican Tamales Restaurant in Singapore With Guacamole Made at Your Table & Margaritas Topped With Popsicles!
When you think of Mexican food, the first things that come to mind are probably tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.
Singapore’s best new restaurants in August: We’re in love with Japanese, Italian, and Mexican cuisines this month
We scout out the best new restaurants and menus in Singapore for 2024 so you’ll always be in-the-know. Bookmark this page for regular updates!
Bite Sized Beef: New Culinary Hotspots
Singapore’s dining scene continues to evolve with the introduction of three exciting, diverse additions in the final half of 2024: Mami’s Tamales, Estiatorio Milos and Sospiri.
7 Best New Restaurants In Singapore: August Foodie News Flash
Foodies, we’ve got your back. If you’re looking for new places for a celebration, a dinner date, lunch, and everything in between, here are the best new restaurant and bar openings in Singapore in August 2024.