Rogers Park · Mexican
Tamale Man
4.8 ★18 reviews ·
“My favorite tamales in the city. Chicken, pork, and veggie are all fire. Even sometimes have the dessert one. People from my work put in orders for me to bring into the loop”
Tamale Man — low-key mexican in Rogers Park that runs on repeat customers.
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West Lunt Avenue &, N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Rogers Park
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What 18 diners keep saying
verbatim, from GoogleFeb 2026
“My favorite tamales in the city. Chicken, pork, and veggie are all fire. Even sometimes have the dessert one. People from my work put in orders for me to bring into the loop”
Nov 2025
“Love him He also helped me get into my car when I got locked out 😭and the best food!”
May 2023
“Note: "Tamale Man" is a food cart, not a restaurant. He usually sells out by midday, so don't wait for lunch to get your tamales! $1.50 each for the best tamales around.”
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