The Tamale Guy
Sean Miller · 90 Google reviewsThe Tamale Guy — mexican in Logan Square. "Best and most authentic tamales I’ve had in so long" — Angel Maldonado
What 31 diners keep saying
What 31 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Bless the tamale man!! Always great to see him in the midst of 3 back to back Chicago handshakes 🍺 🤝”
“These tamales are super overrated and a quarter the size of regular tamales. Stay away. No sirven estos tamales chicos. No contestan el teléfono y cuando vas al lugar, te los venden en 6 y frios. No vale la pena. Mejor en la calle .. I get how this guy makes a profit. Skimp the size and meat, and sell em to high end bars. If you text or call to order, no one responds back. Stay away and dont waste your time. You've been warned. I want my money back.”
“I drove from 7300 s Phillips and they tell me they don’t have any.. i called first no answer. Horrible please don’t waste your time with this place i am extremely displeased.. gas prices are to high for your lies and false advertisement”
“Lollapalooza review. Ok I know this isn't the best example, but man to say 4 tamales for 14 usd. And then basically deliver 4 tiny pieces that made a big single tanake is a rip-off. My description is if you like tamales that are 90% masa 7 cor leaves 3 % chicken help yourself. Did love the green salsa, best one I've tried thank you!”
“Delicious and nostalgic. Ignore the haters, this is the real deal.”
“I'm pregnant and am CRAVING tamales de fresa 🍓 They hooked me up!!! Me and the baby are going to eat well. Thank you guys so much!”
“Great service! We called and they separated a special batch of tamales de fresa for my pregnant wife!”
“Claudio came and brought tamales to my wedding and they were amazing!!!! A huge hit and they were so delicious. Best tamales ever”
“I’ve never been to Claudio’s store but I’ve been buying tamales from him in bars for over 30 years. He always remembers me and is the sweetest!! A true hustler, we will always support him!! God Bless”
“Amazing tamales, this guy we talk about just sitting at home 1000miles away because they are that great”
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