# Dallas Tamales Cafe > Hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant with a lively atmosphere featuring music from Tejano to oldies. The vibe is homey and traditional, attracting a mix of locals including police officers. Known for authentic tamales and fresh masa, it offers a straightforward, no-frills dining experience. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/DallasTamalesCafe - Address: 1702 Small St, Grand Prairie, Texas, United States - Phone: +19722620850 - Website: https://www.dallastamalescafe.com/ ## What it is good for - Food — 8.5/10 - Salsa — 7.5/10 - Mexican Food — 7/10 - Authentic — 7/10 - Tamales — 5.3/10 ## What people say - "These tamales are perfectly seasoned, soft, and packed with flavor." - "The salsa here is spicy and a 10/10." - "I tried the authentic Mexican cuisine and it was packed with flavor." ## Good to know - Expect to pay $20.50 for a dozen tamales. - There is a $5 extra charge for using credit cards. - The cafe offers fresh masa for making tamales at home. - The restaurant has been around for several decades. - Members of the Dallas Police Department eat here, indicating a safe environment. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.