A coworker brought these into work and I have been thinking about them for weeks! I used to pass…read morethis location going between the grocery stores on Cermak and never thought to stop by. Finally today I had a chance to park in the loading zone and grab a few of what was left: green and red salsa pork tamales and then 1 of each of the sweet ones for my kids. The pork tamales were great and had a lot of flavor. My daughter loved the strawberry and will try the other ones later. I will be back!

I usually think the great tamales are sold only on the streets in Pilsen, I normally see pop-ups…read moreand buy a dozen. I saw a store front called "The Tamale Lady" and I had to give it a try. I was surprised how reasonably priced these tamales are. I asked them which is most popular and she told me the green chicken tamales are most ordered. I bought a dozen of the red sauce pork ones also. Both choices are a hit with my family and I been coming here weekly for my tamale crave Payment is Zelle or Cash. Street Parking available too.

I've seen Taco boom a few times as I drive by and decided to give them a try. The parking is…read morelimited but was told I can park next door. Menu is posted outside and I went with the al pastor tacos. After you order, you need to go around the other side to pickup. There is no indoor seating and only outside. The taco's are small but the flavor is rich and seasoned. I have to try the other items in the near future. Location closes late till 9pm.

I'm a gremlin and ate all the food before taking a picture but what a pleasant surprise this…read morerestaurant was! My partner wanted a quick bite, suggested Taco Bell. About kicked her out of the car, so we decided on taco boom. The flavor was incredible! Service took a while but we just went next door to Heidi's (not on Yelp for some reason, so I will add photos from that! If you bring your receipt from taco boom over, you get a discount. Don't forget to do that!) so I assume they're somehow connected. Hard to tell. (Do not recommend the elote in a cup over there but the ice cream I'm still dreaming about! The dining area was outside but it was like a pleasant picnic. Wouldn't mind coming back and it's close to home. My partner went for the burrito Diablo and quit talking to me if that tells you anything. I got the taco chignon special and it was quite filling. Quick and easy stop in Chicago!

I finally got the chance to try this place, and I absolutely loved it! The arrachera steak was…read moreeasily my favorite - super flavorful, cooked perfectly, and fresh off the grill. My friends also really enjoyed the al pastor and said it was one of the best al pastor tacos they've tried so far. The tacos are packed with flavor and they definitely don't skimp on the portions. They really load them up, which makes the price feel even more worth it. Just keep in mind that this place is cash only. The sauce is technically supposed to cost extra, although I've been getting it for free, so I'm not sure if that's intentional or just luck on my end. Overall, everything tasted fresh, the quality was great, and the food was cooked really well. This is such a gem in Pilsen and has easily become one of my favorite taco spots. Highly recommend!

Driving thru Pilsen and I had my windows open, I can see smoke on strong smell of grilled meat, I…read moreparked and stopped to see what this food truck was selling and glad I did. The menu was quite simple with various protein taco's for $4. I could see behind the counter was plenty of grilled meats on the grill. I of course ordered 2 of each (al pastor, steak, chorizo, chicken, mushroom, chicharron). There was a line so I waited patiently for my order. Cash only. Taco's was loaded with meat, onions and cilantro. Comes with three types of sauce (red, green and looks like cheese). Highly recommend.

Food is so hot and fresh and most important of all so delicious. You won't regret stopping by here…read more It is cash only tho!

Great place! Food is amazing. This place is a sleeper that I wish people didn't know about. But the…read morelocals know it's great.

This taco truck is THE SHIT!!! You can Always come in and get your TACO FIX on.BYOB!! They have a…read morefew tables out so you can sit down and enjoy your tacos.They say they are only open till 12am or 1am but that is a DAMN LIE!!!! LOL!!!! I've literally been here till 2am and they ARE STILL slinging tacos!! Hey,if the business is there......TAKE IT!!! This is a REAL MEXICAN spot.Dont worry,gringos.You're MORE than welcome.Your money is just as green as ours.Just dont come here expecting anything fancy.LOL!! Because this place IS NOT!! Food is Fire Though!!! I just left there tonight.And WISH I WAS BACK!!! Hahaha!!!

Great neighborhood taco truck. They are open every night, in all weather! Great food and very…read moreaffordable. Tacos and burritos are amazing. Their burger and fries are great too. Owners are super friendly and are the kind of people you happy to support.

The Tamale Guy has been a Chicago staple for over 20 years. I had the opportunity to sample these…read moremade-from-scratch offerings over the holidays when the Chicago History Museum offered pick-up dates for catering orders at the North and Clark Cafe. What better time to unwrap the gift of a tamale than heading into the New Year. The signature tamale varieties available for ordering included cheese, pork, and chicken, along with the famous salsa verde. I opted for chicken and was pleased with my choice. The order came with reheating and freezing instructions. The masa is light and the chicken is fresh and high-quality. The perfect comfort food to add spice and warmth to a Chiago winter! I look forward to sampling some of the other varieties and appreciated this collaboration for spotlighting a locally owned business that I might not otherwise have had the opportunity to try.

This is my second time trying tamales from The Tamale Guy. The first time was when he opened a…read morebusiness on Chicago Avenue near Damen right before Covid hit. Unfortunately, after hearing so much good feedback I decided to try them for myself. Sadly, they were a poor in substance and taste. And sadly his business didn't survive Covid. But he's reopened at another place on Diversey and Richmond between Sacramento and California out of a bar called Quality Time. I want to thank the bartender Dan or Stan(?) for helping me with my order. I ordered one dozen red tamales and a half-dozen chicken tamales. Complimentary salsa was given. Although the flavor for both tamales was good. Presentation had a lot to be desired in order for them to a true wrapped tamale. The filling on both at times were leaking from the side, as if the masa (cornmeal dough) wasn't completely covering the filling. And what's with the one single chintzy corn husk wrapping? I like that they didn't have a lot of masa covering the meat. But they were somewhat sloppy. And update your prices on your tamales since I was charged $12.00 per half-dozen instead of the $11.00 listed on your website. Or notify the customer of the price increase. One more thing, that salsa was very watery. Would I return, I don't know. The jury is still out on this one. But I might go back to the bar and try a special drink that was being offered and depend on how it went down. might order just a half dozen. I am going to check out a new establishment on Harlem Avenue near Addison, that sells tamales. And compare them to yours. The winner gets my return visits. The flavor was almost there, but packaging had a lot to be desired.

A true taste of Mexico away from Mexico. These tacos were so delicious and authentic and they don't…read moreskimp on the meat. We tried asada, pollo, and al pastor and they were all a hit. The meat is made to order and the salsas are so good. You get a variety of spice levels. Take them to go or eat them in your car! This is an outdoor taco stand so there's no seating available.

Great burrito. It was large and ready super fast. He cooked it on the griddle so the cheese was…read moremelted. Easy, quick, flavorful, and totally hit the spot. Fair price too. You won't be disappointed by this place. I would hit it often if I was nearby.

Hubs and I love the Thursday Wai Kai Market! It's close enough to us where we can walk there. It's…read morea great break from cooking and cleaning at home lol. Best of all, we get to try so many new delicious local bites! We now look forward to our Thursday dinners! A few weeks ago we had already ordered our dinner at a couple other booths, but while waiting for our meals to be prepared, we took another lap around to plan for our next week's meal haha. I was excited to see a Puerto Rican food truck! It had been so long since we've had Puerto Rican; I was counting the days until we came back lol. I placed my order for the Tripleta sandwich and we took our stroll while waiting for our meal. I asked for no potato stix on my sandwich; personal preference, but I definitely know a lot of people who would've enjoyed the added crunch! It was ready just as we returned about 8 minutes later. Each bite was juicy, perfectly seasoned, and fresh. The bread was divine and soft, the best pair to the symphony of meats and veggies. I will definitely be trying the plantains next time! Along with more of their menu; everything sounds so yummers! For the meat sandwich lovers; the tripleta does not disappoint!!

I tried their food and it was good. I got the Pincho-con. It was $28. Flavor wise it was good but…read morepresentation wise I was disappointed. From what they posted on Instagram I was highly excited to get it but when I received it, the sauce wasn't mixed in with the rice. Also the person running the window was a young person. They weren't being rude but they did seem like they were bored. I ended up paying with a $50 bill for a $28 dish. So my change would have been $22 but instead I ended up getting $12 back. So.....like I said flavor was good. Presentation was disappointing. Service was meh. My overall score to this establishment is 2 out of 5. I won't be coming back because I don't trust the person running the window.