

The 100 top-rated tamales in Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
Tamales are large, meaty, moist, and flavorful, especially when topped with green or red sauce, making them a must-try.
Tamales are enormous, delicious, and savory, with many praising their authentic flavors and perfect pairing with sauces.
Silky and moist tamales wrapped in banana leaves are praised for their delicious flavors and authentic Oaxacan taste.
Tamales wrapped in banana leaves are praised for their moist masa, flavorful fillings, and delicious mole sauces.
Vegan tamales wrapped in banana leaves are praised for their generous size, fresh flavors, and satisfying fillings like quinoa and lentil.
Tamales are praised for their generous size, rich flavors, especially the rajas, and consistently fresh, steaming quality.
Chicken tamales wrapped in banana leaves are praised for their moist texture, bold flavors, and generous portions, especially with red mole.
Tamales are praised for their generous filling, fluffy masa, and flavorful sauces, especially the spicy green and mild red varieties.
Tamales are praised for their fresh, flavorful fillings, generous size, and variety, making them a favorite in the neighborhood.
Tamales are praised for their generous filling, moist texture, and flavorful sauces, especially the Picturesque and Complicate varieties.
You can crown one per category, so choose wisely.