The restaurant, a family-owned affair, is based on the recipes of Pilar Andrade, who is known for her popular tamales at the Davis Farmer's Market. The whole Andrade family has pitched in to make this restaurant a reality. Richard and Renee Andrade, with their two children, work on the restaurant when they can. Pilar and Mary Andrade are based in Woodland, Calif. while Richard and Renee Andrade live in Sacramento, making coordination difficult at times, according to Mary Andrade. Mary Andrade said she was unable to provide an opening date for the restaurant, stating that the Tamale Factory will hopefully open soon.
Patrons can stop in for something to eat before seeing a movie.
The restaurant will face some stiff competition, as G Street holds several of downtown's restaurants, including Little Prague, Cafe Deluchi, and the ever-popular Woodstock's Pizza. The Andrade family restaurant will join a large number of other Mexican-style restaurants, including G Street competition La Esperanza, and downtown restaurants such as Rosita's Cocina and Chico's Tecate Grill. The family said it hopes that the popularity of her tamales from the Farmer's Market will carry over to the restaurant. Pilar Andrade has handled the business arrangements within Davis itself, such as applying for the business license at the city offices. So far, the restaurant is not registered with either the Chamber of Commerce or the Davis Downtown Business Association. which it must do before opening.