Chilo Y Chela Restaurant
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Chilo Y Chela Restaurant — mexican in Humboldt Park worth a stop for the Tamales. Cash only. Santiago Parra: "The best tamales fresh every hour or two"
Experience Breakdown
Miguel Angel
1,079 reviews
“If you stop by the holidays, you need to be there early to get what you want, or you'll have to wait until a new batch comes out”
Highlights
Must Try
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Un lugar que tiene buena comida y gente bien amable. I love coming here to get my tamales and arroz con leche.
I bought a lot tamales yesterday for a party and more than 50 people ask me for the location , the tamales are delicious definitely.
If you love Tamales like I do, this is your spot. I had some over 5yrs ago from a friend and it hit the spot.
Ordered a torta de tamal with crema. It was VERY FILLING. Bread was warm and toasted. Love going here for tamales.
Some noted
Specialties
- Tamales
Location
4213 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
What 986+ diners say about Chilo Y Chela Restaurant
“Un lugar que tiene buena comida y gente bien amable.”
Un lugar que tiene buena comida y gente bien amable. I love coming here to get my tamales and arroz con leche. The staff are always kind and work hard in the back. I went today during Christmas Eve and they told me the time they were available to have the tamales I wanted and would come back until I got them. Which were so good as always. I recommend this place to go order and eat. If you come during the holidays please be patient and nice towards the staff as they are overwhelmed and working hard in the heat.
crystal Martinez
Dec 2025
“Ordered a torta de tamal with crema.”
Ordered a torta de tamal with crema! It was VERY FILLING. Bread was warm and toasted! Love going here for tamales. Go early since they run out of meat options fast!!! Definitely recommend.
Elizabeth Martinez
May 2024
“Great tamales 🫔 I had the rajas con queso and pollo rojo.”
Great tamales 🫔 I had the rajas con queso and pollo rojo. Great spot to buy a bunch of tamales for you and the crew but also a good deal for a yummy lunch at $6 for arroz y frijoles and 2 tamales. No seating at the moment.
Alma “Almita” Soul
Feb 2023
“I love this place.”
I love this place. My boyfriend put me onto this joint and I can’t stop coming back. I always get the 4 red and 4 green pork tamales and the orange juice. To die for. Best spot.
silverdemonx
Nov 2022
“Hard to find good tamales.”
Hard to find good tamales! These are the real deal!
Jussif Masso
Oct 2020
“Incredible food. This place is great. Service is wonderful, atmosphere is nice, and the experience...”
Incredible food. This place is great. Service is wonderful, atmosphere is nice, and the experience is all around excellent. Selection of pork, chicken, and cheese tamales with some dessert tamales as well. I liked everything I tried and will definitely be returning. Cash only, but 10/10 must eat here.
Brophy Tolbert
Feb 2019
“It was a really great experience the employees were really helpful and friendly.”
It was a really great experience the employees were really helpful and friendly. And there tamales as amazing the best in the city
Ezequiel Casas
Dec 2017
“The service is always very friendly.”
The service is always very friendly. Everyone always treats u with respect & kindness. I'm not Mexican but, who doesn't love tamales. ❤️ There tamales i've been eating for years. I enjoy the green ones and the sweet one the strawberry one more. Tamales are for only ($2.00). Go check them out if ever in the area some of the best tamales. 🫔🫔🫔
Joshua Yorgii Gomez-Alvelo
Apr 2025
“The tamales here are fantastic; flavorful, hearty, and perfectly portioned.”
The tamales here are fantastic; flavorful, hearty, and perfectly portioned. At just $2 each, they offer great value for the quality. While there are tables available, this spot feels best suited for takeout. Also, be aware that the counter staff may not speak English, so a bit of patience or basic Spanish can go a long way. Overall, this place was awesome. I’ll definitely be coming back.
Minseo Kim
Jan 2025
“Came to buy some tamales, I don't always trust the street vendors.”
Came to buy some tamales, I don't always trust the street vendors. I trust this place better, since they do have to pass inspections etc. Their tamales are good, and their service was fast. There are a few tables to sit and eat but I just picked up to go. The visit was fast and the tamales I got were non meat. Unfortunately there is no parking, only street paid parking. If you stop by the holidays, you need to be there early to get what you want, or you'll have to wait until a new batch comes out. You can buy half of dozen or a dozen. I like the queso con rajas.
Miguel Angel
Feb 2022
“I ordered 2 and a half dozen tamales and I have never had a bad experience but yesterday I had to...”
I ordered 2 and a half dozen tamales and I have never had a bad experience but yesterday I had to repeat 4 times what I wanted to the young man. And when I and my family were ready to eat the tamales it was more Mazda then meat or rajas I was disappointed
Bertha estudillo
Dec 2025
“I came to try them based on the reviews oy to be disappointed No Flavor No Meat they’re dry and uncooked.”
I came to try them based on the reviews oy to be disappointed No Flavor No Meat they’re dry and uncooked. Sucks to waste 15 dollars on disappointment.
Jessica Garcia
Oct 2020
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