Tamale Boy

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1764 NE Dekum St

Portland, OR 97211

+1 (503) 206-8022

http://tamaleboy.com

Tamale Boy, founded by Jaime Soltero Jr. in 2008 as Mayahuel Catering, has grown into a vibrant food truck catering and restaurant business with locations in Portland and Happy Valley. With a focus on affordability and approachability, Tamale Boy offers a seasonally changing menu that showcases the diverse cuisine from various regions of Mexico.

Driven by a passion to educate the Northwest about the true flavors and diversity of Mexican food, Tamale Boy aims to fuel the world with their culture, inviting visitors to experience their creativity and culinary expertise at one of their three locations.

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4.5509 reviews

Winter B.

8/27/2025

I was not disappointed with my meal here. I got the carnitas burrito (14$) and it was amazing. Tortilla was soft and chewy, the carnitas were cooked well, and I loved the addition of rice beans...

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Lily B.

11/16/2025

WOW!! We stumbled on this place just trying to find a place to eat for lunch and did not expect the tamales to be so incredible. I think these were the best tamales I've ever had!! The masa was so...

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Matthew H.

5/2/2025

Tamale Boy is so good! First off get the mango margarita. So fresh and so clean! Best margarita I've had in Portland. I've had maybe half the menu and for the most part love everything. Standouts...

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Natalie F.

7/27/2025

The spot is so cute! Prices are similar to the surrounding businesses. Service was alright, they weren't very quick to serve when I arrived to order my to-go order and didn't have thorough...

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Paul S.

9/18/2025

Nachos are different but great. Tamales I find dry inside no matter what is used for protein. Nice people, good service and great location. Other than ordering everything else is self serve. Good...

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