Fiesta Tamaleria el Barrio

You cannot go wrong. Atole is phenomenal especially on cold days. Red chicken, green chicken, red pork, green pork, beans and cheese, pepper and cheese, sweet, such as strawberry, guayaba, coconut, and pineapple tamales! The lady who owns the place is wonderful and kind! Get one and eat on your way to the Mexican Art museum.

The tamales I bought were all dry. Rajas had no cheese whatsoever puro chile, bean tamale was drastically spicy. Never going back, shop with your local tamale stand. Prices was very high

We ordered tamales for Christmas Eve and they were delicious! They were sweet enough to take our order one day beforehand. The food was ready for pick up on Christmas Eve.

A good place to pick up tamales or atole. They have different flavors of atole, sweet potatoes, and guayaba. Coco and more. The tamales are also docent types, chicken, pork, cheese, beans, and sweet. Good food and service. There is paid parking on the street. I'll come back again.

VERY flavorful and the prices are great! However the red tamales weren’t spicy at all, and there wasn’t enough meat in them (especially the pork tamales). Still good though! And the lady was nice and patient with me… I’ll come back ^_^

We got some tamales from Fiesta Tamaleria El Barrio in Pilsen. The pork verde and rojo are very tasty snd flavorful!

These tamales are so amazing! It’s like eating a cloud of tamale heaven! If tamales were an angel this would be the place to find them! Thank you for making me vegan tamales! Te amo mi tamaleria reina!

I felt that the tamales could have had more filling. I ordered Rajas and Cheese and I swear it had a pencil thick pepper and no cheese. I went 15 minutes before closing, had a craving for tamales and made the drive from Aurora. The lady who helped was super nice, just needed more filling. I didn't end up eating all of the tamales ordered, they had a bunch of oil.

Came here as part of a Pilsen food tour and was SO impressed. I had a pollo verde tamale and my fiancé had a rojo pork tamale. They were also options of red and green pork/chicken, and a pollo en mole tamale that we would have come back for if we weren't so full from the tour. Loved visiting this little spot that I otherwise wouldn't have found...and now I want to come back every time I'm in pilsen!

Craving some good tamales after a disappointing attempt at getting tamales in the NW burbs (I've learned my lesson). Debated visiting another tamaleria recommended by a client, bit this one was closer and had good reviews so I figured I'd stop here instead. Stopped by in the evening. They were out of the chicken in rojo sauce so I got the chicken in verde, pork in rojo, the rajas con queso. Oh! And an oaxaqueño tamale which was larger and wrapped in a banana leaf giving it a different flavor and texture. I also tried the atole de coco based on the recommendation of the staff member that was there. The tamales were pretty good, came with a spicy green salsa. I think the rajas con queso was my favorite. The atole was sooo good, especially if you like coconut it has the flavor and little bits of coconut for a sweet, warm and comforting drink. They had a few other flavors as well! I believe as of right now they're pretty much carry out only. The woman who was working was super helpful and friendly. She gets 10 stars. As far as I know, the place appears to be street parking only but it's not too far from the Pink line!

The freshest tamales you'll ever taste! Texture is perfect. Small family business. I just wish they had a non-spicy option for kids.

Very no-frills, hole-in-the-wall tamale place, the way God intended. Tamales are thicc and delicious. They also have atole, which is like a warm smoothie, that's perfect when it's 18 degrees out and you're not dressed appropriately and you're so cold you can hardly form words, let alone in Spanish. Awesome place.

Brand new restaurant in Pilsen! Chef Alfonso Sotelo (also the chef at 5 Rabanitos) has opened his dream, a tamale restaurant! Tamales are $2 each with the exception of the Oaxaqueño which is $4 since it's wrapped in a banana leaf in lieu of the usual corn husk. Best tamales I've had in my life guys. Texturally they were like none I have experienced before. The moisture content and texture were just fantastic... out of this world. Pork rojo with adding their red salsa was incredible. That one was my favorite, but they were all worth the trip.

This little hole in the wall in Pilsen on 18th street is a great tamaleria. Went for the first time recently and when I entered only saw the counter and maybe 6 tables. Obviously this was mostly a takeout establishment. All they sell is tamales and non-alcoholic beverages. Easy to see because they have the glass cooler to make your beverage selection and big steaming pots on stove filled with a nice variety of fresh tamales. If your there for ambiance, forget it. If for tamales then you are in business. I sat down and tried several with a jarito. I promptly asked for two dozen at $20/dozen and left happy. I will return. They were fresh, moist and substantial. I had the pork (red and green sauces) and liked them because of the pork flavors and because they were filled with pork, not as so often the case mostly masa. They were like i had growing up made by my family and they were terrific. The lady who served me also made the tamales and she was a delight. Felt like I was home at the kitchen table. This will be my go to whenever I get the urge.

Awesome place for tamales. Had a bigger selection than I was expecting and the location is great. Ended up demolishing 4 tamales.

This place must be good so I thought since it's advertised as sister to 5 rabanitas whose roots are the great Rick Bayless. I'm of Mexican decent. I know when I order tamales de porco en salsa verse I'm getting pork tamales in the green sauce. Not here. At this place they put no salsa in the masa. You're eating dry cornmeal and the pork has no sauce so they give you a small container of green and red sauce. Rick Bayless prices. I bought 5 and it cost me $11.03$ 5 rabanitas. Cheat me once shame on you

Yay First review of this place! Sister/Brother restaurant of 5 Rabanitos! I try Oaxaqueno Verde de pollo, it was steamed in a banana leaf, very soft and flavorful. The Cheese and pepper is delicious, the pepper was not spicy and a bit tangy, also great. I had the red pork, very nice Smokey flavor comes through. The green sauce was creamy and the red sauce was smoky. It's not your average Jose sauce!!The surprise is the sweet tamale with raisin and pineapple, it was like cake, so so good!!! Atole de Frijol Con Leche is roasted Maza with Milk, I like the flavor and the texture. Starbucks drinks please step aside!!! We sampled the sweet potatoes, it is very creamy and good but I love the beans drink more. last thing I try was the iced café de olla con horchata, it was supper nice cold drink with rich coffee. I cant wait to go back to try other items.

Expensive! We paid 45 dollars for a dozen of tamales, two atoles and a buñuelo! The buñuelo was nasty, old. They didn't have the atole we wanted, so we tried atole de nuez, it was good but cold. The tamales were ok, nothing great or special about them. I will not go back and will not recommend to anyone.

The husband and I walked over to this spot during our WFH lunch break to get outside and moving. We're fans of the chef's first restaurant, 5 Rabanitos, so we were sure we'd be pleased by this spot. The previous reviews mention that the corn masa texture is "different". What I love about these tamales is that they are reminiscent of the texture that my family makes. They are lighter, less dense than the usual tamales many are used to getting - from the corner tamalera and even Milagro and La Justicia, which make delicious tamales - will not compare to Fiesta's. And, that's not knocking anyone at all - it's a good thing and I won't turn any tamal away ;)! We had rojo/puerco; veggie, rajas and verde/pollo. The veggie and rajas had a pickled flavor which was good. The puerco/pollo were good too, but the flavor could be amped up which was easily done with the salsa that come with it. It makes it easier for those who prefer less heat in their fillings to enjoy and those who want more of a kick to add to. My iced cafe de olla was spot on for the walk home. We also sampled the atole de frijo and camote (sweet potato) while waiting - it felt so homey. The frijol tastes like a meal and is sweet. Overall, their prices are reasonable and their atoles will be soooo welcomed during cooler season - especially looking forward to the DF version atole made with coconut/almond milk!

I enjoyed every bite I took from tamales. I got two vegetarian options, the Rajas con Queso and the Vegetarian. The rajas con queso was a bit spicy but not overwhelming, it had a nice balance of cheese and the rajas. If you're super sensitive to spicy food be careful. The vegetarian one is full of a variety vegetables that are seasoned. How he Vegetarian tamal was my favorite overall. I also had an iced Cafe de Olla with orchata which was super refreshing and light. The manager was super helpful and attentive. Will definitely be going back!

I needed 12 strawberry tamales and called this place, the kind woman over the phone told me they only had one left but that she could have more ready for me in an hour. I picked them up and they were warm and fresh, my whole family loved them. I'm so happy they just opened and they're right in Pilsen, I will be back. They were sooo delicious! The chicken tamales are too. 10/10!! Te amoooo!

Ordered Togo & walked in to place the order, it was ready in maybe 5 minutes & the guy working the counter was so knowledgeable & nice to chat to! Very good value for such a low cost, can't beat it!

So freaking yummy! Authentic delicious Tamales for a good price. I would eat here every day if I could. A side stop that wasn't planned, but the best tamales I've ever had and so glad I stopped in for a min.

Tried both the pork and the chicken this weekend. Delicious and only $4 for the two of them. I was partial to the pork tamale but both were worth trying. I drenched them in the green salsa which took it to another level. Will definitely be back!

I stopped in for the first time earlier today. I had one vegetarian tamal, one tamal verde de puerco, one tamal verde de pollo and an atole de camate con leche. All 3 of the tamales were moist with good flavor. The texture of the masa was a little different than I am used to. It kind of reminded me of corn bread but not if that makes sense. The owner said they are still experimenting with different masas to get the texture they want. The pork tamal was my favorite. I would probably not get the vegetarian one again. It wasn't bad but why get vegetarian when there is pork, lol. The atole de camate con leche (hot sweet potato beverage) was amazing. Seriously amazing. They also had atole of refried beans and one made with nuts. I got to sample all 3 before choosing and they were all delicious but the sweet potato is the star of the show. Service was fast and friendly. I will definitely be back. I will eventually work my way through the menu.