The Tamale Guy
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About
The Tamale Guy — mexican in Logan Square. "Best and most authentic tamales I’ve had in so long" — Angel Maldonado
Experience Breakdown
Sean Miller
90 reviews
“Best tamales I've had so far. I highly recommend. It was such an easy pickup as well. Ordered over the phone and in 10 minutes I pulled up and they brought them right it piping hot! The Verde sauce was also very flavorful”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
I'm pregnant and am CRAVING tamales de fresa 🍓 They hooked me up!!. Me and the baby are going to eat well.
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.
I’ve never been to Claudio’s store but I’ve been buying tamales from him in bars for over 30 years.
Some noted
I was so excited to try the Tamale Guy.. only to be displeased with tasteless tamales and barbacoa tacos.
These tamales are super overrated and a quarter the size of regular tamales. Stay away. No sirven estos tamales chicos.
Walmart Bowling Green OH, WTHeck---*$10.00 for a slice of cheese on the burger I ordered, and I was never asked what toppings I wanted on said burger.
Location
2934 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
What 27+ diners say about The Tamale Guy
“Bless the tamale man!”
Bless the tamale man!! Always great to see him in the midst of 3 back to back Chicago handshakes 🍺 🤝
Chris Boice
Jun 2025
“These tamales are super overrated and a quarter the size of regular tamales.”
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.
Dani Classics
Dec 2024
“Lollapalooza review.”
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!
Elena Robles
Aug 2023
“I'm pregnant and am CRAVING tamales de fresa 🍓 They hooked me up!!”
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!
Rocio Cabrera
Nov 2025
“Great service! We called and they separated a special batch of tamales de fresa for my pregnant...”
Jake Coz
Nov 2025
“Claudio came and brought tamales to my wedding and they were amazing!!!”
Claudio came and brought tamales to my wedding and they were amazing!!!! A huge hit and they were so delicious. Best tamales ever
Jamie Otte
Oct 2025
“I’ve never been to Claudio’s store but I’ve been buying tamales from him in bars for over 30 years.”
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
Estelle Strantz
Sep 2025
“Amazing tamales, this guy we talk about just sitting at home 1000miles away because they are that great.”
Byron Erard
Jul 2025
“Best and most authentic tamales I’ve had in so long.”
Angel Maldonado
May 2025
“Claudio is a master tamalero.”
Claudio is a master tamalero! The best tamales, very authentic & tasty. Best quality for over 20 years running, don’t mess with perfection!
Matt G.
Jan 2025
“Best tamales I’ve ever had.”
Best tamales I’ve ever had. Love the Tamale guy!
Mateusz Bujalski
Feb 2024
“We love the tamale guy!!”
We love the tamale guy!!! Thank you for your food always sobering me up after a few miller high life’s 🫶🏼 and we love your salsa verde !!!
Gillian Rose
Aug 2023
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