Tamale Man
7.3 • Mexican restaurant
Food cart offers small tamales in chicken, pork, and veggie varieties, often selling out by midday. Atmosphere centers on quick, casual service with affordable prices. Tamales vary in quality, with some described as dry while others praised as the best in town.
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"I considered the tamales here the best in town."
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"I considered these tamales the best around."
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Good to know
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Tamale Man operates as a food cart, not a sit-down restaurant.
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He usually sells out by midday, so arrive early.
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Tamales cost $1.50 each, making them an affordable snack.
West Lunt Avenue &, N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States
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