The Tamale Lady (Storefront)
Tony Gonzalez · 28 Google reviewsThe Tamale Lady (Storefront) — reliable mexican in Pilsen.
What 48 diners keep saying
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“Tried this for the first time and I loved it! I went early so the place wasn't crowded, the waitress was super nice. I got tamales, of course! Red ones, green ones and Rajas, and let me tell you, they were the closest to mom's anyone has come! They don't accept debit cards but you can Zelle them or just bring cash. Definitely going back”
“Tamales Yum! Friendly service. Be prepared to use Cash or Zelle.”
“Best Place to go to eat really good and delicious Tamales and other Mexican dishes. He visitado su nuevo reataurante 3 veces en fines de semana desde su apertura en Marzo creo y la verdad me parece un lugar excelente para ir a diafrutar un buen antojito Mexicano como Tamales y un delicioso menudo los fines de semana con tortillas echas a mano al momento, el lugar pequeño pero muy acogedor, el servicio muy eficiente, amable y rapido. Todos los que te atienden muy amables y educados, excelente servicio al cliente muchachos. Muy buen trabajo, me encanta ir a comer allí, muy muy amables. Yo he trabajado en restaurantes por 25 años y se lo que es dar un muy buen servicio al cliente y atención. El lugar muy pacifico y limpio. Bravo por mis Mexicanos, mucha suerte y bendiciones para su negocio. Lo recomiendo al 100 %. 👌💯🙏”
“This is THE tamale lady from 21st and Damen. When we found out she had a storefront now we 🏃♂️🏃♂️ still the BEST tamale I've ever had. Cash/Zelle only”
“Absolutely NOT my hubby picked up tamales this morning and he brought them home within 15 minutes of purchasing. The green tamales were old and dry 😭 this is my first ever negative review of a restaurant and although I feel bad, I need to warn others… seems like weekend tamales that didn’t sell and they’re trying to get rid of them. Never again!”
“It was amazing some of the best in the city! So happy they opened this spot so close to their original parking spot. We got the pollo verde, pollo rojo and rajas and they were packed with chicken, salsa on both was super delicious! But the Rajas were the star of the show for me they had a thick piece of queso, jalapeño rajas and salsa verde best vegetarian tamales I’ve ever had (besides my grandma in law) 🫶”
“my favorite tamales in Chicago! I stop every time I'm in the area. the staff is always great too.”
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