Pilar's Tamales
PILAR'S TAMALES NEWS & UPDATES
Today, Saturday March 8th,
Pilar's Tamales Will Be
Closed for Reguler Business
We will be open for regular hours on Wednesday, March 12th -
Thank You
SIte updated March 8, 2025
M Live Feature Article – November 8, 2024
Immigrants make Ann Arbor’s food scene great. Pilar’s tamales, pupusas prove that again.
Pilar’s Tamales is yet another way Ann Arbor is made up of many slices of the world...
Pilar's Tamales are now available at
The Ypsilanti Food Co-Op
Get Pilar's Tamales 3 Packs in assorted flavors in their
Grab-n-Go Food Section.
312 N River St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Ann Arbor District Library Talks To:
Sylvia Nolasco-Rivers, owner of Pilar's Tamales and Founder of Pilar's Foundation
In this episode, AADL Talks to Sylvia Nolasco-Rivers. Sylvia tells us about her early experiences in Ann Arbor, and how she convinced her entire family to move here. She shares stories of her work as a caterer and eventual restaurant owner and tells us about fundraising efforts in the early 2000s, which led to the creation of her nonprofit Pilar’s Foundation in 2019.
Pilar's Cafe and Tamales will be adding a
5% Credit Card Service fee
to all Credit Card Transactions.
Dear Valued Pilar’s Tamales Customers
To Our Valued Customers - Menus viewed on the internet from sources other than Pilarstamales.com may not reflect our current menu.
Please check on our official site or call us for the latest availability of our wonderful tamales and other items to enjoy.
Please Call Ahead and Even the Day Before for LARGE ORDERS
Pilar’s is a small Mom and Pop business that has been proudly serving the Ann Arbor Community for over 22 years.
We are asking you to please pay for your purchases In Cash whenever you can.
This will help us to off-set additional expenses. We do take credit cards (except Discover), if that is your method of payment, and we ask for an added gratuity to help us to continue providing credit card service to you.
Thank you,
Sylvia at Pilar’s Tamales
Our Dear Customers and Community Members.
We at Pilar’s are grateful for your continuous support.
Limited Seating Dine-In and Curb Side Hours.
For quick Carry-Out - Please order ahead if you can:
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Wednesday thru Friday – 12 Noon to 6:00 PM
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12 Noon to 5PM
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Closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
734-929-4161 or 734-585-5630
We gladly accept and encourage cash orders.
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If paying by Credit Card when ordering on the Phone - Please Have your Credit Card information available Upon Placing Your Order
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We will be confirming all orders with a credit card payment. Please let us know at that time if adding a gratuity.
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If you have called in an order - Upon arrival at Pilar's, Just call us at 734-929-4161 and we will bring your food outside.
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Do Not Leave voice messages at the Café number 734-929-4161.
We love and deeply care for all of you and can not wait to see you!
All of us at Pilar’s Tamales
To all of our Valued
Pilar’s Customers
Pilar’s hours:
Open Weekdays Wednesday
thru Friday
- 12 Noon to 6 PM
Saturdays
12 Noon to 5PM
Closed
Sunday, Monday,
& Tuesday
Also, it's NEVER too early to book your Tamale and Catering order so you don't forget.
734-929-4161
OR
734-585-5630
To Place a Catering Order - Call 734-829-9978 and talk to our Catering Experts
PLEASE DO NOT SCHEDULE OR PLACE CATERING ORDERS VIA EMAIL BEFORE TALKING TO US.
Pilar's Cafe and Tamales will be adding a
5% Credit Card Service fee
to all Credit Card Transactions.
Pilar's Foundaton is at work for those in need, both Locally and around the World.
Tamales
Pupusas
Pilar's Boutique
located inside Pilar's Cafe
Local Artists, Around-the-World gift items, local Finds, and Sustainable goods from around our local area.
we support local
For a full list of where we source our delicious, locally-grown produce and meats, click here.
White Lotus Farm
Ann Arbor, MI
- Organic produce, fresh cajeta, body soaps
Tantré Farm
Certified organic farm in Chelsea, MI.
–Garlic and many seasonal greens
Frog Holler Organic Farm
Brooklyn, MI
Summer squash, collard greens, spinach, salad mix.
contact us
Pilar’s Tamales Café:
Wed-Fri. 12pm-6pm
Saturday 12pm-5pm
Closed Sunday Monday Tuesday
2261 West Liberty St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 929-4161
or
(734) 585-5630
Catering Consultations:
(734) 829-9978
If you have any questions, please stop in or call, and we will do our best to serve you!