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La Casita Tamales — mexican in Mt Prospect; the Tamales is the highlight. Traditional preparation with honest flavors. "Perfect amount of meat, packed with flavor, and even the masa itself is delicious" — Susan Le
Orlando Rodriguez (Oso Blanko)
201 reviews
“This tiny hidden gem has the best tamales I think I've ever eaten you can buy them but it doesn't have dozen or singles if you like they have three types the pepperoni and cheese ironically the red one is chicken and the green one is pork and the green ones very spicy but they are absolutely delicious each and every one”
1724 Dempster Ave, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
“Specialist in Tamales.”
Specialist in Tamales. Only two types left when we came: pork and chicken fillings. Both are delicious and fulfilling. Take out only. Fast and friendly service.
Culturetravel
Jul 2023
“These tamales are so delicious and authentic.”
These tamales are so delicious and authentic! I have so far only tried the mild red and green spicy - packed with meat and large size, 3 are very filling for me and I’m a big eater. Staff is friendly. This is not a sit down restaurant, you order to go, and they do run out fairly quickly which is why you should go close to when they open if you want a specific kind. If you are craving authentic tamales, you need to order from here!
Beckie Janikowski
May 2022
“When I say these are some of the best tamales I’ve had since I was a little girl it’s really hard...”
When I say these are some of the best tamales I’ve had since I was a little girl it’s really hard to find tamales like this the green tamales are amazing they have a boatload of meat in the sauce is excellent they’re not dry they’re just perfect please guys don’t ever change the recipe I love it
Katrina De Leon
Sep 2021
“Tamales are not as good as they used to be, but they certainly are more expensive.”
Tamales are not as good as they used to be, but they certainly are more expensive. Be ready to pay $30 plus tax for a dozen tamales. I know that they have to make money, but this seems excessive to me, so I will not be visiting as often. Then again, everything is so very expensive everywhere nowadays. The service is great every time I visit, so I don’t get all the bad reviews about service, maybe Im just always lucky.
Guillermo Garfias Jr
Jul 2025
“Small place. Friendly staff. Prices are decent but food is flavor less. I guess they only really...”
Small place. Friendly staff. Prices are decent but food is flavor less. I guess they only really stay open due to the lack of tamale vendors in the area. Something is better than nothing!
Kathy Ortega
Jan 2017
“Normally a good spot, but today I got 2 dozen raw tamels, I'm sure it was quit few ppl today $62inda 🗑and no tamales..”
Carlos Farfan
Feb 2024
“***Be ware don't order or buy the sweet tamales (pink color with raisins) they are contaminated.”
***Be ware don't order or buy the sweet tamales (pink color with raisins) they are contaminated. I eat one last week, been sick since then***
X Z
Jan 2025
“La Casita Tamales.”
La Casita Tamales. What can I say about the place. First and last time I come to the casita tamales. I'm a huge Tamale fan, but this place made me have a change of heart. I don't tolerate bad attitudes and bad food. The cashier lady was rude, and when I asked about the prices, she didn't acknowledge. I had believed the prices were $16 for a dozen, and she charged $30 dollars for a dozen tamales. I get that places have to make money, but that's kinda of excessive. it's too much for tamales that didn't even taste good and leaves a bad aftertaste. Other places have far better taste, quality, and texture and far better attitudes and charge about $15 to $20 for a dozen tamales. So, in other words, people go somewhere else and spend your good, hard earned money in places that deserve it. Dont regret coming here like I certainly do.
Michael Alvarado
Dec 2024
“Best tamales and variety.”
Best tamales and variety. You could also order special orders. Champurrado and Rice with milk. Pick up only.
Maria Perez
Dec 2025
“They might just have the best tamales around!”
Ulises Ocampo Cruz
Dec 2025
“We walked in for some tamales.”
We walked in for some tamales. We ordered red and green. Tamales def taste homemade. Red one is mild and green is very hot. Champurrado is great too!
Laura Astudillo
Dec 2025
“A coworker brought chicken tamales to work.”
A coworker brought chicken tamales to work! The best I have ever eaten!
Keziah Thomas
Nov 2025
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