The Tamale Guy
Mexican restaurant · Logan Square ·
Signature tamales, green salsa, late-night appeal, cult hero
Signature tamales, green salsa, late-night appeal, cult hero
"You're either in the know about the elusive Tamale Guy or you need to get out more. Where is he? Nobody knows. But you can always rely on the Tamale Guy to show up at bars that don't have kitchens or close them early. He has a knack for showing up right when you need him. God bless you and your delicious tamales, Tamale Guy." - sam faye
"After a tumultuous year, (AKA Claudio Velez) will be operating out of The Lone Wolf in the West Loop for dine-in and carryout starting Thursday. He’ll be serving pork and chicken tamales, chips and salsa, and weekend specials. Check out the full menu here." - adrian kane
"You're either in the know about the elusive Tamale Guy or you need to get out more. Where is he? Nobody knows. But you can always rely on the Tamale Guy to show up at bars that don't have kitchens or close them early. He has a knack for showing up right when you need him. God bless you and your delicious tamales, Tamale Guy. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"After a tumultuous year, (AKA Claudio Velez) will be operating out of The Lone Wolf in the West Loop for dine-in and carryout starting Thursday. He’ll be serving pork and chicken tamales, chips and salsa, and weekend specials. Check out the full menu here. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"Tamale Guy is part of the curated food lineup for Summer Smash, known as a Chicago favorite." - Ashok Selvam