Tamale Co. Mexican Street Food

Tamale Co. Mexican Street Food is a total win. The service was genuinely amazing—friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, especially when it came to dietary needs. As someone who eats gluten free and vegan, it’s rare to feel this confident and excited ordering, but they absolutely nailed it. Plenty of thoughtful options, clearly explained, and zero compromise on flavor. And let’s talk about the drinks because… the dragon fruit margaritas are EPIC. Beautiful, refreshing, perfectly balanced, and honestly one of the best margaritas I’ve had in a long time. Bonus joy: the lucha libre masks and the Frida Kahlo mirror in the bathroom completely made my day. Those details took the whole experience from great to unforgettable. Amazing food, incredible drinks, and an atmosphere that clearly has heart and personality. I’ll absolutely be back. 🌮🍹✨

We stopped in to dine for lunch as our son who lives nearby. He likes the place and recommended it. It is a very colorful inside. We grabbed menus, decided on what to order, then walked up to the counter and ordered. We ordered several different tamale plates creating an assortment of them to share at our table. The presentation was outstanding, however, after digging in we felt each was not very flavorful. Completely blanketed with queso, and the ratio of masa to meat was way off. Too THICK on masa and very LIGHT on meat. The masa covered up the flavors of the meat and was a disappointment for us. The black beans and rice were pretty good and the chicken quesadilla was very good. The guacamole and chips also good, but felt the portion of guacamole was too small (lots of remaining chips left). The eloté corn on cob was just okay. The corn was not grilled but boiled. Then brushed with mayonnaise, rolled in cojita cheese, and sprinkled with Tájin. Could have used fresh lime and more Tájin seasoning and should have been grilled for authenticity. I can see why most people would like this place, the staff is friendly and the food looks amazing. I just prefer authentic Mexican meals and not the gringo version of them.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Outstanding Dining Experience! I had an amazing meal here and everything was perfect from start to finish. The presentation alone was beautiful — vibrant colors, fresh ingredients, and a welcoming atmosphere. I ordered the tacos, which were packed with flavorful, tender meat, topped with fresh cilantro and pickled onions that gave the perfect tangy crunch. The rice was cooked perfectly and full of flavor, and the refried beans were rich, smooth, and delicious with a touch of cheese on top. I enjoyed my meal with an ice-cold Mandarin Jarritos, which paired perfectly with the food. Even the small touches, like the colorful décor and festive table setup, made the experience feel warm and authentic. The food tasted fresh, homemade, and made with care. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for high-quality, delicious Mexican food. I can’t wait to come back!

Well prepared and delicious Mexican food with a modern flare! Seriously good tamales, I prefer the chicken and mole and my wife prefers the pork and queso, but they are both good. Also the fish tacos are amazing and definitely try the plantains too either as side upgrade or additional side.

Delicious authentic Mexican food! A new favorite spot of ours and everything we ordered was so yummy! Highly recommend the Fajitas, Steak Quesadilla and Trio Dip. The Horchata was also a favorite!

Food was amazing!! It was very fresh, well cooked, and flavorful. The service was also amazing, our server was Miranda and she was super sweet and nice 💞💞 They also have the whole place decorated in murals and a bunch of traditional Mexican decor!! Overall was amazing and will definitely be coming back soon ❤️❤️

We stopped in for tamales with some friends. The atmosphere was unique and festive with heavy colorful decorations. We ordered the Nopales Tamales as they looked the most unique and interesting. They were delicious with a very nice combination of flavors and the interesting addition of the cactus, very good Mexican rice and some flavorful black beans on the side. Probably one of the tastiest meals of the trip. We also grabbed a couple orders of chips and salsa which were good. We got the agave limeade, which was a little on the sweet side but tasty and free of regular sugar. Some family ordered their churros which came in cute little street food carts with sparklers. The service was friendly. We just happened to drop in, but would definitely go back if we were nearby.

Disappointed! People who are used to no flavor this place is perfect for you!!!! We went 30 minutes prior to close therefore we couldn’t eat inside, the restaurant was only doing take outs. I ordered the Birra tacos and chicken and bean tamales. As soon as I sat in my car I opened the food to eat. The food was cold like it was fresh out the refrigerator. This place is nothing to write home about. I was disappointed. Aside from the food the young ladies were very kind and nice the restaurant is small and colorful. Cute!

Amazing! Ordered for Sunday brunch Togo out of town back home. They made sure it was dairy free The sunrise was good and the carne asada tamales too! Would order again! Called in the order and they answered promptly!

This restaurant is absolutely beautiful. It truly embody the energy of Mexico in my opinion and I have never been to Mexico. The colors, the art, the decor the setting of that space was out of this world. I have become a fan of this Mexican restaurant. The young lady that was there was extremely nice because we got there kind of late maybe 45 minutes before closing and she still served us with a smile. I felt as if I was in the middle of the movie Coco. And the very first thing I caught my eye, was the altar that was dedicated to the many notable Mexicans known and unknown to me. The food was absolutely amazing. I had the Barria tacos, and I was especially impressed by the flavorful rice and softness of rice as well. My friends and I will definitely go back to this restaurant. Compliments of the Chef.

We tried the Tamale Company in College Park and it was kind of a mixed bag. The interior decor was a MAJOR upgrade from the frat boy chic look of Graffiti Junction that used to occupy the same spot. I'm giving this a 3 out of 5 primarily because the rice and refried beans were quite possibly some of the best I've ever had. Especially the rice which had a terrific texture even if it was seriously under seasoned. After that the meal kinda lost its way. We tried the enchiladas and the Most Mexican tamale platter. The enchiladas had chicken in them and while it was swimming in a spicy verde sauce, the chicken was dry and when I say dry I mean like it had been dried to be used as jerky kind of dry. Very tough as well. I expected the tamales to be the star of the show coming from a place called The Tamale Company and it was about as far from the case as it could have been. The tamales were quite large, probably 3in diameter and 6-7in long and each one probably weighed 6-8oz at least. The issue was not the size, it was that almost the entire tamale was masa and the meat filling inside was about as big around as a pencil. One chicken, one pork. The pork you could at least taste and tell someone had made an attempt to add some flavor but it was still woefully bland. That being said, the pork was a flavor bomb compared to the chicken. Tough. Cold. Bland. I'm talking zero flavor here as if it had been boiled, shredded, then frozen in advance and pulled out at the last second to be added to the tamale. It was a pretty disappointing experience to be honest. The masa was tasty but that was primarily due to it swimming in the spicy verde sauce. Would I eat there again? Probably. Would I order something else? Most definitely. Maybe it was an off night. I know they've been open a few weeks and perhaps are still finding their groove. Staff was friendly, service was quick. On a side note.....DO NOT use Uber eats to order from here. I know Uber has an upcharge but sweet baby Jesus it was at least $4-$5 per item over what The Tamale Company charges if you just call your order in for take out or eat onsight.

I've come here once before years ago and I really liked it. I went again for lunch with one of my friends. I love the decor of the restaurant and the staff are really friendly. You order directly at the register and then you sit and wait for your meal. Me and my friend both got the Dos Amigos tamales. These are the best tamales I've ever had. The red chipotle sauce is pretty spicy, but it was really tasty. I also really enjoyed the rice and refried beans. If you love tamales, you have to check this place out! I definitely wanna come back and try their other menu items.

My husband and I love coming to Tamale and Co. for drinks and apps. It's always a good vibe especially when you are surrounded by good music and brightly colored decorations. The bartenders are always super helpful and answer any questions we have. They recently added some new drinks to the menu like the Margarita Bellini and it was sooo good, the bartender advised us it's made with freshly squeezed juices and you can tell the difference. We ordered El Tri dip appetizer with a tamale, both were seasoned to perfection and complemented our drinks. Tamale Co. will always be my go to spot for a margarita.

I just realized I've never updated my review since the food truck days! This place is still as good as ever but now with a permanent brick and mortar location! It's a great spot next to foxtail coffee and it has bar seating as well as booths. Parking is somewhat limited out front but there is nearby parking around. The tamales never disappoint! I also love their hibiscus tea! If you haven't been, or not in a while, you're missing out!

The margarita here is absolutely delicious. I have never had a hibiscus margarita like this before and now it is my go-to every time I visit. Perfectly balanced, refreshing, and full of flavor. The service is very attentive and the entire place is spotless.

Went to the College Park location on a Wednesday for lunch. Service was so quick and attentive! While I wasn't on a time crunch I know many people eating lunch out mid week are so that was very nice! We shared the dip trio which was flavorful and a good size for the price. I had the steak tacos for lunch and again was very pleased with the portion size. I had to bring two of the three home. I also had the sangria which was delicious! Not too sweet and packed a perfect punch!

Worst tamal ever. Very dry and no flavor. Tried to finish at least half to get to the meat part and finally gave up. Very dissatisfied worst $32.00 spent.

Service is always good and staff very friendly and attentive. The decor is vibrant and fun. Haven't been here in a while because I moved from the area, but was somewhat in the area and decided to revisit. I had the vegan tamales and I enjoyed them. You will too as long as you like black beans. If you're vegan or someone in your group is definitely a good option,

2nd time at Tamale Co. This time with my husband who us a recent convert of tamales. He loved it. We ordered El Trio, salsa, guacamole and queso with chips. The freshest salsa & guacamole I've ever had and the queso is perfection. My husband had The Traditional, two chicken tamales with rice and beans. Green salsa, sour cream and cilantro on the side. I had Dos Amigos, two chicken tamales one topped with green salsa, the other with red salsa, served with rice and beans. Dios mio, God, it's sooo good. Fluffy, soft, flavorful tamales. The rice perfectly seasoned, the beans creamy and delicious! For drinks, agua fresca de Jamaica (Hibiscus water) so refreshing & sweet! The service is always on point. They all are friendly, efficient and awesome.

Wow wow wow! It's taken me so long to finally try this spot but so happy I did. I love the authenticity and variety they offer of one of my favorite foods. It's sooooo hard to find an actual spot in central Florida that sells Tamales. The interior is decorated so fun and bright and I just love all the colors. Please keep in mind your food is not going to come out instantly so enjoy their delicious aqua fresca and enjoy the fun music. I had the watermelon pineapple fresca (wowwww) and the Dos Amigos. Everything was top notch and I am already planning my next trip back. In addition to the good food the staff was super kind and attentive.

Festive atmosphere and delicious food! When you walk in, you are hit with so much festive color this place looks like it's going to be fun. Strangely, though you order at the counter and sit down with your number on the table and wait for your entrées to arrive, but it's worth the wait because the food had so much flavor. It was amazing. I had the most Mexican tamales and asked for some homemade hot sauce which was so good. I really should have ordered a bottle to take home. Maybe next time. The Carne Asada Caesar salad was delicious. The meat was seasoned so good. I loved it. I think I'm going to be a regular at this place.

We had a great meal at Tamale Co.! We got a bag of Chicharrones to hold us off while we waited for our food. We seriously could not stop eating them! For my main, I ordered the Dos Amigos which are two chicken tamales with the signature red chipotle sauce and the tomatillo green sauce. Both were delicious, but my favorite was the tomatillo green sauce! It came with well seasoned beans and rice as well. My friend got the tacos and also really enjoyed them. Plus, we spilt a side of fries to snack on. I highly recommend for a great meal in the hour glass district!

Great spot for mexican street food. The staff were friendly and respectful. Gave us great insight on the menu. Very cute restaurant with lively and cozy atmosphere. The mango margarita could've been spicier.

New favorite restaurant! Right from walking in, I fell in love. Such beautiful and vibrant decor! Walk up counter to place your order and the amazing staff will bring you your food & drinks. Let's start with the drinks, full bar and an array of fun cups to enjoy your beverage out of! The food - you have to start out with the chicharron elote. I'm not a huge fan of chicharron but they made it so thin, light & airy it was a perfect compliment to the corn on top! The birria meat is so flavorful! I tried the Quesa taco and grilled cheese and enjoyed both! But let's be honest the star of the show is their namesake - the tamales. The chicken tamale was one of the best tamales I've had!!! No meal is complete without dessert and the churros are where it is at! They come on an adorable cart with dipping sauces! Make sure to check out the items for sale too. They have luncha libre masks, cups, decorations and unique fun shirts! Will be back for sure!

Went in with a friend for lunch my friend ordered 3 tacos, à la carte, and a cocktail, I ordered three tacos, meal and a cocktail. My friend got to pick the toppings he wants on his tacos. Apparently I was not allowed to change any toppings on my tacos. I was told there'd be a $4 up charge to change the toppings on my taco. I said if I had to pay, I didn't want them. The manager came back over a few minutes later and said we're not gonna charge you the up charge I said now I'm annoyed, I'm no longer hungry. I'm just wanna pay for my cocktail and leave, the cocktail was $12 for Tito's and soda. Another College Park restaurant trying to be Winter Park. then on top of it all they charged me a 3% credit card fee. Ridiculous. I will never ever go back. Now I can see why we were 2 of only 4 people in there for lunch on a Friday.

This was our first time dining at the new College Park location located on Edgewater Drive. We popped in for a late lunch on Saturday. The service was excellent and he described all the options. I really wish they offered a sampler plate with a variety of items to share. They did a great refresh of the space and included lots of authentic artwork and bright colors. The menu is extensive and the items we tried were delicious. Cocktails were a little pricey for the size, but super delicious. Highly recommend the fried plantains as they were some of the best I've had. This is a welcome addition to College Park, and the space seems super family friendly with kids menu, and reasonably priced options for them. Welcome to the neighborhood!

Been wanting to try this place for a while. We came for a Sunday night dinner. Ordered the beer special (2 for $6) but they were out of two of the beers we wanted, so ordered the third option. Be sure to bring your own water, because they don't have free water, you need to buy a water bottle. Had the elote corn, chips & queso for appetizers, and they were really great. Had the fish tacos and shrimp fajitas for dinner. The fish tacos were great, no complaints. The shrimp fajitas had great flavor, but they still had the tails on the shrimp. So when they came out sizzling, you couldn't pull the tails off without burning yourself. You have to wait for them to cool a little to just cut the tails off, but then you are losing a good amount of shrimp. The inside was super cute with fun decorations, and the wait staff was awesome, Would come back for the appetizers and tacos, but definitely not the shrimp fajitas

Amazing Horchata!!!! My favorite whenever we come to Lake Eola. I have had their quesadillas before and they are packed with cheese & flavor. Absolutely delicious!!!!

Wow! Have been wanting to try this place since we went to crispy cones! Today we arrived around 11:15, they just opened and no one was in there yet. The staff was so friendly and the decoration inside was so delightful! You order at the register and the nice man at the counter recommended the birria grilled cheese (and even went and pulled up videos from IG), and the carne asada tamale, we also got the aqua Fresca pineapple to drink. You can go and seat yourself anywhere after you order and pay. The food, the food, wow.. best tamale I have had in a long time and that grilled cheese? Damn! Best grilled cheese ever! We rolled out of there and probably won't be eating for the rest of the day. The staff were just so friendly and the food is amazing!! Highly recommend if you need some good food.

2491 Edgewood dr Orlando Best tamales iv'e had in 40 years! Homemade, delicious and many to choose from. I had chicken and pork with tamatillo sauce. Refried Black beans best I've ever had and the rice is not your run if the mill average. By far the best Mexican I've had in Florida

I've been a customer since the beginning at their food truck. When they opened in Hourglass District, only 2 miles from my house, I was thrilled! My go to order is Dos Amigos, and never disappoints. I never tried tamales before I went to Tamale Co, and they set the standard for all others to compare. The owners & staff are always friendly, always welcoming.

If your looking for Latin inspired food with vegan options, this is one of the places you need to go! Vibrant place, friendly staff and hot flavorful food! The Tamale Co. is very creative and the dishes look like art work when served! Big portions that are very filling! I tried the Mex-one nopales vegan tamale, first time trying a nopales! It was wonderful! My husband has the Frijoles Negros vegan, he said many times how the food was hot and so flavorful! Nice spot to stop!! We will come back!!

From the person who took our order at the counter to the bartender and the server the customer service was amazing! Everyone made us feel like we were family! We had the salsa and chips as starters and the salsa was very fresh and the chips were delicious! We ordered the watermelon margaritas and they both were amazing as well. The main courses were the steak fajitas and these loaded fries (can't remember the name) but they were the star of the show! I had fish tacos which were so good and the fish definitely tasted fresh and not frozen! Nothing disappointed the ambience was curated perfectly to the Mexican style aesthetics!

First time trying Tamale Co and I enjoyed it. When you enter the restaurant you can hear the music playing. You have to order at the register and your food is delivered to you. The staff was friendly and helpful with questions. The eatery is decorated with vibrant colors and feels festive. I ordered the carnitas Tacos on flour with black beans and rice. The meat was flavorful and the onions provided a little crunch. My companion ordered the fries with carnitas and she enjoyed them. If you are looking for a quick spot that will satisfy your Mexican food needs then this place is worth a try.

Went here recently for early dinner after a dr's appt. The place is known for the Tamales. Soft Tender Fluffy textured Tamales. I ordered the 2 chicken tamales with green sauce along with the black beans and rice along with a large cold Horchata. The beans nd rice here is delicious. The black beans is mashed and the fluffy tender mexican rice has hints of mixed vegetable medley (the frozen kind). The Chicken tamales is again delicious. Fluffy light tamales masa makes this place unique. The masa is not heavy and condensed. Unlike some who make the tamales at other places. The chicken is seasoned well and the green sauce to me this time was kind of acidic. It needed more seasoned broth imo. What I noticed the portions of the sides got smaller usually its hand scooped but this time the rice is bowl measured and the beans was not over flowing unlike before. I am not sure if they pre plate the dishes but when the plate was served the beans looked top dry. The Horchata was not filled to the rim for $6.50 I expected that. The horchata is delicious with cinnamon sprinkled on top. The mugs they used for a large agua fresca is cute and heavy. They sell the mugs for $20 and I was tempted to buy the mug as my "stanley" mug LOL -- Maybe next time around I can re consider getting the mug. The mug has weight that keeps the drink cold for awhile I think it is made from Mexican Glass? So this is not really a table service atmosphere. You order then sit down and wait for your food. Food comes in fast here. They sell mexican merch here from mexican masks to bags and snacks. Tamales and Co is fave in regards to eating Tamales you cannot go wrong pass the texture the masa is made here.

Not very good. Food is alright at best. Agua Fresca was $6.25 had to get up and order myself and still prompted at the screen for a 20% tip, no thank you. If cilantros taqueria is open, literally next door go there it's 10x better

We are here for lunch yesterday. We got the Cancun fish tacos, corn elote, margarita and cheese quesadilla. Ok wow everything here was amazing. We ate every last bite. The food here tastes authentic and fresh. There are many vegetarian plant based options here too on the menu. The service was fast to bring out our food. The decor is so fun too. We will be back for sure.

Nice ambiance. Friendly, attentive staff. Also got tamales to take home for the freezer!!

This one is a bit hard for me since I like the vibes and the food, but the lack of table side service and other items that you'd expect from a Mexican restaurant really errs me. The positives - food is great. Hands down. And I've only been here once, and haven't even tried what their known for - the tamales! So I'll definitely be coming back for take-out. The bad. It's not a real sit down service. You order at the front and then pick a seat and they'll bring it to you. If it was just that, it would be fine, but there is a huge in-your-face TIP jar right when you order. And of course, on the electronic payment tablet when you're paying. So you definitely feel obligated to pay tip despite them operating at lower margins with no true waiter / waitress / hostess despite having no real table side service. They didn't even have tap water the day we went, and didn't offer any standard chips + salsa like at other mexican restaurants - they just bring the food to your table and clean up afterwards. This really is no different than Four Rivers but at least they have a water and condiments station. We had to hail down an employee to get some hot sauce (which should have just been on the table) with our meal. With tip culture getting out of hand and replacing a sustainable minimum wage, I absolutely hate places like this where they're taking away the benefits that the tip is being paid towards while still requesting it.

I had no idea this place existed until a coworker told me about it, but this will definitely become a frequent lunch spot! Tamale Co is such a beautifully decorated and quaint Mexican restaurant located off of Bumby and Curry Ford. It gives you very dia de Los muertos vibes & the staff are so friendly! They were patient with us as we were trying to figure out what to order but ultimately I went with Elote (Mexican street corner), chicharrones with Valentina hot sauce, and chorizo tostadas. The chicharrones were shared between four people due to the portion size. I'm a sucker for street corn and the Elote here didn't disappoint at all! The tostadas had a nice crunch and were piled with enough chorizo to fill me up after eating one and a half of the 3 provided. I took the rest home and it reheated well in the oven! This restaurant also has their own merchandise section if you'd like to pick up come fun shirts off bags on your way out! This ended up being such a fun discovery, so I hope more people are able to check this place out.

I had the opportunity to enjoy Tamale Co. tamales at a recent Yelp event, so when I saw that they were going to be throwing a special Tamale Day event, I knew I wanted to get myself over to the Hourglass District to enjoy some great Mexican food. For how little parking there is for the whole complex there is a lot of seating inside--although I'm sad that Le Ky Patisserie closed down, it's great to see that their space was used to expand the dining area of Tamale Co. A rainbow of colorful traditional decor lines the walls and hangs from the ceilings. It is beautiful and the presentation they do on their foods certainly matches that! Ordered some street tacos and aguas frescas alongside our beef birria tamales which they provided for free to celebrate Tamale Day. Food came out after a short wait. We were well-attended by staff despite this being a counter serve place. We recognized some who had been at the Yelp Event--including the co-owner Jennifer who stopped by to greet every table. The hibiscus aguas frescas was delicious but maybe a little too sweet for my taste--having had aguas frescas in Mexico I knew this was to be expected! The tacos we ordered (chorizo, carne asada, and carnitas), were all so delicious in their own ways, topped with verde sauce, cotija, cilantro, and picked onions and paired with a side of rice and beans. The carnitas was probably my favorite of the three, but I think that the rice was actually the best thing on the plate--savory and well-seasoned without being overly salty. The tamales were delicious and moist, and just one of their many flavors which I hope to return to try more of. We saw a neighboring table order churros which came in the cutest mini-cart...I don't know what they tasted like but oh how I wished I was hungry enough to get it!

It's in the name - the tamale is the thing to get! Delicious, as are the refried beans and rice. I definitely recommend getting their chips, they are super tasty and seem to have lime salt or zest on them? Soo good. We ordered takeout but the portions were still decent.

Went here two days ago to eat the tamales that I remember so delicious. Very disappointed they were hard and cold not creamy as I've had in past experiences...They were definitely microwaved. The beans as well were cold. When I expressed my disappointment to the waiter his response was "Oh sorry". Not returning here anytime soon...I guess reason the restaurant was empty...

Great food, great service, friendly! Felt like we were invited into their home. Fantastic mom and pop place. You'll love it!

We came here for lunch as we love their food truck & just discovered they have a permanent location! You order at the counter & take your seat where they bring you your food. My husband ordered the Michelada & the Birria Quesatacos, and I ordered the El Garden Tamales. We both really enjoyed our food and would absolutely get again. The atmosphere is so fun, it made the experience that much more enjoyable.

The ambience was great as soon as you walk in. The wall to ceiling decorations had a great touch! I loved the vibe. The food was very delicious and the service was quick from the moment we ordered. Would definitely be coming back.

Looking for a Mexican restaurant? Try Tamale Co. It includes outdoor seating as well as indoor seating, a bar and a pickup window for to go orders. The establishment is decorated bright and colorful and the on going theme is Frida Kahlo which is displayed throughout the whole building. They also sell merch such as t-shirts and máscaras (for those who admire Mexican wrestlers). My partner and I decided to get food for to go so we ordered through the window. Servers were very attentive and welcoming, made the ordering process easy. Even the food is displayed beautifully in its packaging. If you were to order an agua fresca, I recommend getting the large size for they are stupidly generous in their portions. Definitely worth the price!

Tamale Co has quick and friendly servers, chill vibes, and great food. One of my friends and I came here for dinner last week. We started off with the chips and queso. The queso was amazing! Definitely get this as an appetizer when you arrive - you won't be disappointed. They also had a wide assortment of alcoholic beverages but I went with a modelo! Can never go wrong with a beer and tacos. For my meal I got the birria quesatacos. The meat was super juicy and flavorful. I loved the dipping sauce with it. The only thing was the tacos itself did get a little soggy quickly sadly so I wish it was a bit crispier. Maybe I'd order them extra crispy next time. The servers did come by with dessert samples at the end which was super sweet to share with everyone in the restaurant! I will definitely be back here.

The fish tacos were amazing! The fish was fried perfectly and the sauce, slaw, everything was great. They were huge too. Inside the restaurant was pretty cool, a lot of things to look at and a lot of color. The service was good - you order at the counter and they bring the food to your table.

Um....yum! So the ladies working tonight were on point. They were courteous and prompt. The food, I mean.......just what I needed, great flavors a good amount of food and well price. This place has sufficient parking, a bar, a nice quaint vibrant dining area and small outdoor space. Really enjoyed it :)

Ambiance is fun and lively - well decorated, tables and booths inside and a few tables outside with umbrellas. You order at the counter like a food hall but they deliver the food to your table, and the food service is fast! Everything we ordered was perfect in flavor, portion, and temperature. Appetizers we had: Elote, chicharrones elote, Mole fries & Jenny special dip with chips (our favorite!). Entrees: pollo ranchero tamales, birria quesotacos, chicken fajita tamales, & carne asada fajita ramales. Be warned! If you order the fajitas, make space because they are large portions. EVERYTHING had great flavor and seasoning, nothing too spicy for our non-spicy friends. For those that like spicy, ask for jalapeños on the side.

Overall, it was a great experience at Tamale Co. so I'll start with the drawbacks first since the rest was so good! The inside is small (because it's a store front) but it was easy to find a spot at the time we went. You also have to order your food at the register and not from your table, and since it's small that can be a little awkward in a line waiting to order. It was also National Taco Day and Taco places all over Orlando were having deals. When we arrived to Tamale Co, we asked what deals they have and they told us they didn't start until later at 6pm when the band comes. Made me wish I had called first because we probably would've gone somewhere else. However, those were the only drawbacks. The food was delicious and the service was great. I ordered a shrimp and Birria taco and it was very good. They didn't serve the traditional sauce that goes with it and that would've been a great addition. I also ordered the Tri which is a platter of chips with Queso, Guacamole, and Salsa. BUT, they didn't have any Salsa at that time so I got double Guac. Probably the BEST Queso I've ever had in my life‼ I ended up trying it with everything lol. The guac was also good but I added a pinch of salt to my liking. The group I was with went was happy with their meals too and it didn't disappoint.

We were excited to visit Tamale Co. after trying their food at a different Yelp event. I love their space in the Hourglass district, from the wonderful music to decorations of the restaurant. We went for dinner on a busy Saturday night. Despite this, we were able to order and get our food within 15-20 minutes. We ordered the trio tacos (carne asada, carnitas, and chorizo) and some tamales. The tacos were delicious and were loaded with meat, herbs, and pickled onions. My favorite was the chorizo which was so moist and flavorful! The MVP was definitely the pickled onion that gave the nice acidic kick to cut through the heavy meats. Also, I LOOVE their rice and beans. These are some of the best rice and beans I've eaten in awhile and I can definitely tell it was made fresh! The tamales were good and was not dry. I wish there were a little more filling but it was overall good. TLDR; wonderful new Mexican restaurant and I would highly recommend their tacos!

So glad we popped by this place for a quick bite! Right across from Hourglass Brewing, this place has the perfect location for getting some food with your brews. The first thing we noticed walking in was the bright and festive decor! They stay true to the street food theme with stunning art on the walls and tons of differently shaped pinatas hanging from the ceiling. It feels like a great setting for margs with friends. For food and drink, we ordered a chorizo taco and two chicken tacos, plus a hibiscus margarita. The margarita was the prettiest, tastiest drink I have had in a while! It was delicious and I loved the fresh fruit on top. I still can't shut up about that chorizo taco, though. Wow, so much flavor! Do not skip out on this, order two! I mentioned to one of the staff how much I loved it and she says it's been her favorite food since she was a little girl. Speaking of the staff, they were another huge highlight of this place! They were all super friendly with us and very funny, and we could see how much they all got along with each other too. It was such a pleasant, happy atmosphere. Please check it out!

Walk in, order at the counter and they bring the food when it's ready. Lots of tamale choices but definitely get the large horchata. Tables and booths, gets loud when it's busy. Parking lot is small so parking is sometimes an issue. Not fancy but I like it. If you like tamales check it out, other options are limited.

Tamales and Co. is a visually appealing and colorful restaurant, though its small size means seating can be a bit cramped. Finding the perfect spot to sit is key, as space around the tables is limited. The ordering process is straightforward but self-service. You go up to the register to place your orders, receive a number, and then find a table to wait for the food. Note that there are no utensils or napkins on the tables; these are brought out with your order. For those who prefer, there is also a bar area for seating. The food is the highlight. We tried the carne asada fajita and the chicken fajita tamales, both of which were really good. The agua fresca horchata and limón with jicama, were also delicious. The restaurant atmosphere is enhanced by good music and TVs displaying sports events, making it a lively spot for a casual meal.

Every year I attend Yelp Orlandos big events at the Orlando science center and every year I see this wonderful business out there on the outdoor patio area working so hard and always smiling. These year I kept going back for those wonderful chicken tamales samples and knew I had to go visit and support this business while here before I left to go back North. I located and went in. It was beautiful. Colorfully ornate inside, made you feel happy when you walked in. As i entered at opening time there was that little sweet girl with a big smile that I saw the evening before. I said do you sell these wonderful tamales frozen So I could take them back home 2 1/2 hours away? She said yes, so Natalie started preparing my bag to go for me. I even ordered some fresh hot ones to eat on the road home. Enjoyed a great conversation with Natalie while waiting for my hot tamales and loved that they look forward to the big event just as I do every year. So it's I grew up in San Diego I haven't had such a wonderful tamales since then. The next night heated up the beef and chicken ones I bought and shared with my whole family. Everybody really enjoyed them. Guess this will now be another one of my stopping places when I visit Orlando. Food is awesome, vibe is great and so friendly!