The Tamale Lady

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W 21st Pl
Chicago, IL 60608

The Tamale Lady in Chicago, IL is a small eatery known for serving authentic and delicious tamales.

With a focus on traditional recipes and quality ingredients, The Tamale Lady offers a variety of flavors to satisfy any tamale craving.

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4.5103 reviews
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Rosa F.
5/9/2025

After 30 years she finally had her Store front Congratulations to The Tamal Lady They accept Zelle!! The place is spacious and the service is great! The food is savory and just right on the...

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Gerry H.
4/2/2025

The renowned tamale lady that used to sell delicious tamales off 21st and Damen now opened up her own brick-and-mortar establishment.

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Mario T.
4/5/2025

The former street vendor now has a brick and mortar business. Great portions for the price plus the flavor that others lack on their tamales. The champurrado is as close as to authentic as you can...

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Debbie S.
4/30/2025

I have never had tamales before until my co-workers introduced me to the tamale lady absolutely delicious absolutely addictive we used to get the tamales on break and we would get over in that...

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Lynette H.
12/1/2023

Our friend used to bring us tamales from the tamale lady and today I finally went over myself. She is literally on the corner of the street under some tents/umbrellas (it was raining today). I...

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