Best Tamales in Lincoln Square, Chicago
The 3 top-rated tamales in Lincoln Square, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is tamales at HarvesTime Foods (2632 W Lawrence Ave), with a flavor score of 78 out of 100 from 9 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Best Tamales across Chicago→- Ranked #1At HarvesTime Foods2632 W Lawrence Ave
- Ranked #2At Mekato's Colombian5423 N Lincoln Ave
Tamales were criticized for being dry, tasteless, and poorly made with hard potatoes and unflavored meat.
- Ranked #3At Mekato's Colombian5423 N Lincoln Ave
Which one is the GOAT?
You can crown one per category, so choose wisely.