The best Tamales in the city and the family that runs it are the nicest people ever :))

When the restaurant was open this was my go to place for tamales so when they closed I was lost and ended up getting tamales from Cermak. I knew a cart sprang up a while ago and they were available again so I searched them out. The guy working the cart was super nice and I asked him what happened to the restaurant that I used to go to because one day they were just closed for good, he explained he neede to concentrate on a family medical issue but he's back at it and has a catering business on 13th and Lincoln, I will post the menu. I would get the three for $5 with one ground beef, spicy shredded pork and jalapeño/cream cheese to reacquaint my self with the tamales. I received one hot salsa and two mild sauces, no skimping here. After driving home with one store stop the tamales were still hot unlike my earlier breakfast restaurant sit down experience. The jalapeño/cream cheese was tamale was very interesting and I'm glad I tried it. The spicy shredded pork was good with a decent amount of pork. The ground beef was my favorite and that had a decent amount of meat in it also. I did put all the salsa and sauces on them which made for a nice plate that filled me up. It was nice to get my go to tamales again and know where they are so I can get them again because I always liked them, yah I'm a fan. read more

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Picked up a dozen tamales from their satellite (cart) location on 92nd and Burleigh for Christmas. I was tempted to sample one on the drive home they smelled so good! I bought 6 ground beef and six shredded pork. The pork had a bit more spice which I preferred. Both types were delicious and they came with both green and red salsa which were also tasty. Very authentic! I will definitely visit their cart on Sundays at the location by the SuperAmerica on 92nd and Burleigh again. They get there at noon. read more

We had our wedding catered by them this past summer and everything was amazing! We are still getting compliments on the food and many people have told us it was the best wedding food they've ever had. Everyone working was super accommodating and super helpful! We were able to accommodate a myriad of dietary restrictions with their help and it made our wedding so much less stressful knowing food and dessert was in their hands! Even after a year long postponement and through a pandemic it was a wonderful experience working with them. 10/10 would recommend for any event! read more

¡Ay, caramba! These tamales are fantastic! I happened to be driving home and saw them setting up on 92nd and Burleigh this Sunday, and man oh man, I'm glad I stopped by! They offered pork, beans, and chicken tamales at 3 for $5.00. The bean was by far my favorite with a cream cheese-like substance mixed into the beans. The chicken was also delicious. The side sauce was also spectacular. You could definitely tell that everything was homemade. Their hours of food cart operation are: Thursday at 84th and Appleton at 11am Friday at Howell and Oklamhoma at 11am Saturday at 84th and Howard at 3pm Sunday at 92nd and Burleigh at 12pm Wonderful, small, family-owned business! Stop by, reserve your tamales, or even get them delivered Wednesday through Sunday! They do charge a delivery fee of $3 or $5 based on distance. read more

My husband and I just tried this cart for the first time today. On Sundays the cart can be found at noon at the corner of 92nd and Burleigh. We arrived just minutes after noon and found that their was already a short socially distanced line. We purchased both the chicken and pork tamales as well as a container of the Puerto Rican rice. When we got home we cut up an avocado and a lime (we both really like acid). Then we both unwrapped our first chicken tamale. It was huge, easily one to one and a half inch across and nearly 10 inches long. We found that the proprietor had provided generous amounts of both a red and a green sauce. And then the taste. Totally awesome and definitely worth the money!. The rice was also wonderful. We'll be reviewing the menu and placing an order for Christmas. So glad that we learned about this wonderful business. read more

OMG!!!!! These are the best Tamales I have eaten and I love love tamales and are always disappointed when I order them from a restaurant. You can get 3 for $5 or 7 for $10. I arrived at 84th and Howard right when they got here at 1:00 on a Sat. I'm doing this review in my car LOL. They have red and green salsa. Everything is homemade and tastes fresh fresh fresh. I ordered ground beef, chicken and pork. WOW!!!!! read more

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They have the best tamales EVER!! If you want real tamales please stop here!!! All kinds of meats , complementary salsa that's just as good.. you will not be disappointed!!!! read more

Really great tamales! I tried different types of tamales, the chicken mole, chicken, spicy pork, and bean tamales. They were all excellent(I love mole and wasn't disappointed) and it is a good amount of food for the price. Jan also made ordering and pickup very smooth and easy! read more

I've reviewed this wonderful food before, but I can't say enough great things about their tamales. I grew up on the south side of Milwaukee and feasted on the homemade tamales from our neighbors. Unfortunately I was never able to find tamales that were close to those tamales until we found the "Hot Tamales" food cart. The only down side is that you have to smell them on the way home and the aroma makes your mouth water. Please come out and support them. Their tamales are THE BEST. Every time we go we end up buy than the previous visit. read more

We picked up tamales at the 92nd Burleigh location... The food was absolutely delicious! Truly the BEST tamales I've ever had! The salsas were delicious too! The people were friendly and helpful...All around nice! Highly recommended! read more

Friendly and always hot food! You also can't beat the price or location!!

Approximately 6 months ago I stopped at a Tamale cart on Howell and Oklahoma ave to pick up a few tamales as I was craving them. When we got home and ate them my teenagers and I all agreed these were the BEST tamales we have ever had. Better than Bo####'s or any of the Mexican restaurants on the south side and we have tried a lot of places. Don't get me wrong, I love the food at the south side establishments but the tamales are just ok. Every time I drove past that same intersection I had not seen the cart there. Darn. I lost contact with the best place I had ever gotten tamales from. After doing a little searching I came across this place on Yelp and hoped it was the same company. When I called the woman said they were located on 13th and College today. Because it was around 3 pm, she even called the vendor to see if he had any left. Lo and behold he had a dozen left of different varieties. I told her to hold them all as I was somewhat close by. When I arrived the gentleman had the dozen all wrapped up and ready to go. Wouldn't you know it, they are the same company that sells them on Howell and Oklahoma Ave. Their cart is in different locations throughout the city on given days. Check out the pictures on Yelp to find the time and locations. After I got home the family dove right in and all still agreed. These are the BEST tamales we ever had. I'm adding them to my phone contacts as I will be a regular from now on. read more

I can't believe that I found them before so many others. As a kid, my Dad loved tamales and fed them to me (note, we aren't Mexican so I have no idea why he developed such an appreciation for tamales). Well, I found this local family owned business in which they make bean, pork and chicken tamales at 3 local side of the street locations (they are street vendors). Very reasonable prices and they seem like such nice people. They will also make shredded beef and sweet tamales if you order ahead of time. The bean tamales have become my favorites. The dude stands outside on the street with his cart and they also provide homemade red and green salsa. You can tell that they are made with love and passion. They have a more extensive menu on FB if you want more than tamales but you need to order ahead of time. They have three local stops on certain days so check the FB site. It appears that they also do catering. Outstanding! read more

Run! Do not walk!! I can't believe there aren't more reviews! The tamales are sinful! I grew up in Chicago w/many different ethnic friends and have helped make tamales myself...these are by far the best I've ever eaten. Pork, even chicken, absolutely delicious! read more