The Tamale Guy
6.7 • Mexican restaurant
Small tamales with a high masa content offer an authentic Mexican flavor paired with excellent green salsa. Pickup is straightforward, often completed within minutes of ordering by phone. The place is known for consistent quality over decades despite serving smaller portions.
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Good to know
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The tamales have been of the best quality for over 20 years.
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The pickup process is easy; order over the phone and arrive in 10 minutes.
2934 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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