The Tamale Lady (Outside Vendor)
Mexican / Latin American
Serves a variety of tamales and traditional Mexican dishes, including chicken verde and rajas con queso.
Ranked #12 out of 59 Mexican / Latin American restaurants in Lower West Side, Chicago
Features the #2 of 45 Tamales
tamales
#2 of 45 Tamales in the area
Tamales are praised for their generous size, rich flavors, especially the rajas, and consistently fresh, steaming quality.
champurrado
The champurrado is praised for its delicious flavor, complementing the tamales perfectly and making it a must-try.
Overall Flavor — Great
What’s a flavor score?Service — Great
Benny's notes: Standout tamales filled with generous portions of meat and complemented by flavorful salsas captivate loyal customers despite recent inconsistencies.
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