Im thinking of selling Tamales around Christmas time. What would be a reasonable price?

Question

I was thinking of selling by the half dozen and Dozen. What price would you pay?

Answer 1

I would agree with about $5 a dozen. I don't think it's worth the work involved if you're making them out of your home, but it might be worth it if you are planning to sell many from a restaurant...

The price also depends on supply and demand. I would only pay about $5 a dozen, but I live in San Antonio where tamales are everywhere during Christmastime.

If you live in an area where there aren't many people who sell tamales, but you know many people who would buy them, then maybe you could even charge up to $10 per dozen.

More details about where you're located and how many you're planning to make (a couple hundred vs. a few thousand) would have helped...

Answer 2

Selling Tamales

Answer 3

A few years ago, someone from my block sold tamales for 1 dollar. He made a lot of money because it was cheap, just about a good size, and he had many kinds. I bought about 5 every day cause if I don't, he would be sold out.


So to the point, I think you should sell your tamales for $1 each but since you are not doing it everyday like the guy in my block does, I would buy one if the price is $1.50 to $2.

Answer 4

In Baja, they are sold for 6 or 7 pesos in Mexican neighborhoods & 10 pesos in tourist areas. I have paid both prices when buying more than one. Right now, it is 1 US dollar =approximately 11 pesos. So the price really depends on where you are & how much interest there is in buying them . If you are making specialty tamales, you may be able to get a little more. How much are restaurants in your area selling them for? That could give you some idea. Also, I would recommend, the more someone buys, the lower the price for each tamal. Hope this helps, Debbie

Answer 5

I have no idea what a tamale would cost, but I'm in the food business and our basic formula for profit is taking your cost and multiplying by at least 3, go 4 if you believe they are really good and the market will bear it. Ever been to a restaurant that charges $8 for a burger?

Answer 6

Over here where I live, close to El Paso Texas, We make tamales and sell them for $8.00 dollars a dozen. We also make gorditas, three for $3.50. Enchilada Plate, Two enchiladas, rice, beans and a salad will go for $4.50. I also make home made pecan pies and I sell them for $8.00 dollars. They are loaded with pecans!
I hope I gave you more or less a bracket to go by. Good luck, Think about making Green Chile Tamales...They are a big hit over here! LOL = D

Answer 7

depends on what kind they are and how big they are. around here (North of Austin tx) they sell tamales for $7.00/dozen...and they are kinda small... not a good deal, even though they are delicious. If they are a pretty good size tamale, and you make a variety of flavors, (brisket, pork, chicken, spicy and mild) you can probably ask for anything between $5-$8/ dozen. Around here, spicy pork and spicy brisket is the most popular!

Answer 8

If you want to be successful you would need to distinguish yours from the frozen Goya ones that all the supermarkets sell. If yours have special fillings, special flavors, or special textures you can charge more than what you see in the stores (including bodegas). If they are unique enough you could try to sell them fresh through stores and to restaurants at very inflated prices. If they are just me-too don't even bother.

Answer 9

$5 a 1/2 dozen, $9 for a dozen.

Answer 10

five bucks a dozen for fresh church lady tamales is the going rate around here.