# The Tamale Man > Small Mexican restaurant with a quiet, cozy atmosphere and clean interior featuring several tables. The vibe is warm and welcoming, enhanced by a friendly owner who creates a homey feeling. Known for delicious tamales and a salsa bar offering both red and green spicy salsas. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TheTamaleMan - Address: 1654 W Carson St, Torrance, California, United States - Phone: +14245588773 - Website: https://www.thetamaleman.xyz/ - Google rating: 3.7 (1139 reviews) ## What it is good for - Taco — 9.2/10 - Seafood — 9/10 - Salsa — 8.3/10 - Mexican Food — 7.5/10 - Tamales — 7.3/10 - Food — 7.3/10 - Date Spots — 5.8/10 ## What people say - "I thought the super tamale with three kinds of meat was life-changing." - "The green salsa here is great, with perfect avocado." - "The tacos here have well-seasoned, tender meat." ## Good to know - The restaurant often does not follow its posted hours of operation. - Expect to wait long periods as the opening time can be inconsistent. - Street parking is the only option available; plan accordingly. - Prices are high, with some tamales costing up to $8 each. - Call ahead to confirm hours and avoid parking issues. ## 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.