
Best Tamales in Lower West Side, Chicago
The 45 top-rated tamales in Lower West Side, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.

The 45 top-rated tamales in Lower West Side, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is tamales at Yvolina's Tamales (814 W 18th St), with a flavor score of 92 out of 100 from 336 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Tamales wrapped in banana leaves are praised for their moist masa, flavorful fillings, and delicious mole sauces.
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.
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 filling, fluffy masa, and flavorful sauces, especially the spicy green and mild red varieties.
Tamales are praised for their generous filling, moist texture, and flavorful sauces, especially the Picturesque and Complicate varieties.
Green chicken tamales wrapped in banana leaves are praised for their moist, creamy texture and flavorful, hearty filling.
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