# The Tamale Lady (Outside Vendor) > Outdoor cart offers authentic tamales with a varied selection including green pork and Oaxacan styles. Atmosphere is cash-only and often busy, requiring early arrival to secure meat options. Prices reflect quality, with a strong local following despite occasional supply challenges. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/The-Tamale-Lady-Outside-Vendor - Address: 1900-1998 W 21st Pl, Chicago, Illinois, United States ## What it is good for - Mexican Food — 7.9/10 - Tamales — 7.9/10 ## What people say - "I found the tamales here to be the best I've ever had." - "I thought the Mexican food, especially the tamales, was the best I'd ever had." ## Good to know - Only cash is accepted; there are two Chase ATMs nearby. - A dozen tamales costs $30; each tamale is $2. - Arrive early to avoid missing out on popular meat options. - Expect long lines due to the tamale lady's popularity. - The tamales are located at 21st and Damen. ## 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.