Union Gap
Los Hernández Tamales
Restaurant
Why we point you here
James Beard–charted tamales in Union Gap, worth the detour into Washington's Yakima Valley.
Union Gap isn't where most people roam, but this James Beard America's Classics honoree makes a strong case for the drive. Traditional tamales done with the kind of consistency and care that earns national recognition—worth building a night around if you're anywhere near the Yakima Valley.
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Charted by James Beard Awards· Last verified 2026-07-11