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Mama Chavez's Tamales & More

4.6 (34 reviews)
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Lisa G.

Always enjoy great food from here! The order window is now an entrance , you actually have to go into the storefront now. Love the nachos & the taco's are so good!

Tommy P.

We're from New Mexico and make tamales at every Christmas. If this place were in Albuquerque charging these prices for these tamales, there'd be a line to Texas. 3 for $10 Happy Hour?! And these are first rate! I didn't want to stop - figured why bother? How good can it be way up here in the Northwest? And it's just a little storefront window - it can't be worth it. My wife insisted - she had a hankering. Boy, was I wrong! Mama Chavez can cook! Ignore my photos: they don't do these justice. We got green pork (revelatory), green chicken (fine; I wouldn't bother again) and rajas (spectacular flavor - rubber "cheese" and all), a carnitas (so mych flavor) and a barbacoa (maybe even better than the carnitas) taco and rice (great broth-y flavor). Mama Chavez's Tamales & More is hitting above its weight class: I'm really surprised at how good it was - and how inexpensive. (They were out of red chile pork tamales - we might go back tomorrow to try one out.)

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Timothy H.

A great new place to grab Mexican food! We were walking towards Pike Place and luckily ran into here. On Tuesdays, they offer $1.50 tacos. That's so crazy! Their tacos are street style too so you know it's legit. I got their carnitas and pastor. The pastor was so good and flavorful. It came with pineapple which I loved. The service here was really good. The cashier was really nice and helpful. The food was made pretty quickly and the quality was great. It's only take out with this place. There's only two seats set up in the front. But not a big deal since food was delicious. I'm definitely coming back here!

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Paula D.

The reviews truthfully told the story of Mama's delicious authentic Mexican food... and the fact that you order it from a walk up window or online advance. We walked up and had our food within about 10-15 minutes tops. Mama was very sweet. There's no seating outside so you have to take it somewhere else to devour the delightfulness. We went back to our hotel and thoroughly enjoyed the tacos, especially because it was Thursday and they were $2 each. The nachos were good, had a bit too much cheese sauce for us and we could've done fine with the smaller portion. The chicken was delicious though. It's definitely an affordable meal alternative to grab some yummy tacos and take them back to your hotel or your apartment.

Menu 03/2025
Krystal K.

Taco Tuesdays are now $2/each. See 03/3025 updated menu photo. They have specials every day! Thursdays are now $2/each.

$30 for this lamo?!

Nachos soaked in canned cheese ..soggy. Chicken looks like it was sitting in a crockpot when I make it on a week night. Rice taste like ramen noodles. Reviews def don't match up. At least when you're sober.

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Monte L.

It's an election night. But it's also Taco Tuesday. So, I went to find my tacos of the day. I wanted to try this place many times but I only walked past it after a meal. Today was the day. I got there and ordered two of each: carne asada, carnitas, and al pastor. I also ordered esquites or a cup of corns with all the fixings. The service was fast AND they accept cards now. I brought cash just for the occasion but realized they had one of those card readers you can tap the card. The place is essentially a casher's window with bunch of menu items taped on all the windows. Definitely does give that authentic look you would expect from Mama Chavez's Tamales and more. The food tastes fairly good. I think it might be one of the best tacos for the price around Belltown. The meats were a bit dry for carnitas and carne asada. The Al pastor was perfect BUT didn't have the pineapples. It could be that it's out of season or due to the discounted price on Tuesday. Did I mention that the tacos were ONLY $1.50 on Tuesdays??? Yes. It is true. Probably best deal for the day of the week.

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Got some bombbb tacos last night after some drinking! We looked everywhere for something that was open late and mama Chavez came thru!

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Tamales were so delicious and authentic! Immediately placed a large order to bring to Christmas dinner. Owner was so nice and welcoming.

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Burritos are fat and afforable. Def my go to latenight snack. The chips and queso tastes really good as well.

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1 year ago

10/10, perfect every time. They're one of the local staples around here. I highly suggest the tamales, every flavor is to die for

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2 years ago

Place slaps. Only 3 months only. Give them a try. All the tamales are good. Excited to try the burrito

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1 year ago

Everything was so great. Delicious food and an excellent service. Good prices. Warn and friendly environment.

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2 years ago

Had an amazing barbacoa burrito. Had to hug the lady it was so good! Just window service. It was fast with plenty of salsa and napkins!

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2 years ago

I absolutely love this place. The tamales and burritos are the best I've ever tasted, with incredible flavor. Simply amazing!

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2 years ago

Tacos are good, especially for $1.50 on Tuesday's. One of the best spots to eat on a modest budget.

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2 years ago

The best Mexican tamales I have had in Seattle- the perfect texture and meat-masa ratio.

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Amazing service! Amazing food. Come here for a quick bite and cheap prices. So delicious

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