The Tamale Lady

94 reviews

+1 (773) 934-6924

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The green salsa pork and red salsa chicken tamales. To die for.

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21 Street Pl

Chicago, IL 60608

+1 (773) 934-6924

The Tamale Lady in Chicago, IL is a small eatery known for serving authentic and delicious tamales.

With a focus on traditional recipes and quality ingredients, The Tamale Lady offers a variety of flavors to satisfy any tamale craving.

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4.594 reviews

Lynette H.

12/1/2023

Our friend used to bring us tamales from the tamale lady and today I finally went over myself. She is literally on the corner of the street under some tents/umbrellas (it was raining today). I...

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Lukasz K.

10/8/2024

I had my first authentic tamale in my life today here in this amazing spot, my cousins were kind enough to share and then I ordered my own later on in the day. I will definitely be ordering first...

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Scott F.

3/28/2024

Went there again the other day, two dollars each -still delicious- still huge -still great. I get the green chicken and red pork. There are others along the same street trying to cash in on her...

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Wook K.

12/18/2023

In my opinion, they make awesome tamales but their drinks are even better! Don't know what it's called but it's a thick hot rice and cinnamon drink that is amazing. Was there a week ago and she...

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Victoria B.

2/11/2024

Bought tamales this morning and noticed that the masa was not fully cooked. It was multiple tamales that were raw. For the money i paid, completely unacceptable. Will not be going back again.

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