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    Tamale Box

    4.8 (45 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Larry J.

    While shopping in Kendall Yards today, Mary and I stopped here for a late lunch, our first visit; the shop is small but nicely decorated. We were greeted by friendly staff who took our order and answered our questions. We started with tasty beverages that came right out. Mary had the Chicken chili rojo tamale with rice and beans. I had the Pork chili Verde tamale. The masa was lightly steamed, soft and tender, just as it should be, both the pork and chicken fillings were tender and flavorful; delicious. The rice and beans were also very good. For the last 35 years our go-to tamale shop in the state of Washington has been the James Beard award winning Los Hernandez in Yakima; we now have a second go to tamale shop.

    Vegan tamales!!!!!!
    David G.

    Vegan tamales!!!!!! Never herd of in Spokane! 10/10 would eat again yummm yummm, They put lots of black beans inside it was dry obviously its a tamale so get some delicious pico and guac they have and slap it ontop!

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    Rosa W.

    I'm so excited the Tamale Box has a brick and mortar. Normally I have to wait until the farmers markets for my tamale fix. They're located over in Kendall Yards right next to my fresh basket. Last week we got tamales and the guacamole and chips. This week we added the rice and beans. We always go for the cheese and jalepeno tamales. They are the absolute best! The masa is perfectly seasoned and is filled with cheese and peppers. The guacamole is heavenly. It is creamy and perfectly seasoned with a hint of spice. Added to there perfectly crispy chips its the perfect mouthful. The beans and rice tonight were a great additional. The rice was flavorful with a hint of cilantro and the creamy black beans were equally tasty. I'll be back next week for more guacamole

    Pork tamale, Beef Tamale, beans and rice, and Jarritos soda.
    Manga P.

    Service was amazing. The staff was so kind and the food arrived promptly. I ordered the staff's recommendation and it was so good! Cute little place with a clean bathroom and ample parking in the rear lot.

    Beef Tamale with rice and beans
    Mikey W.

    Such a hip little spot with an incredible view. The service was very friendly and had my food faster than I could say Birria Tamale! The salsas are excellent too so definitely try them all. All in, a quick, tasty, and very affordable meal--what more could you ask for!

    Alaric O.

    Great atmosphere, exceptional service ! Great food. 16 people max seating. Small but quaint.

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    6 months ago

    Best tamales in town hands down, and a killer natty wine selection! Beautiful white tile build out too.

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    Excellent food! Friendly service. Cute little spot. This was my second time here. My kids love it too and requested to come again!

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    We came during the night market and they had fast service. Kind workers. Amazing food! Would definitely come here again!

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    Excellent tamales! Staff was very friendly as well. The beans were a little too garlicky for me but it's a great option for lunch or dinner.

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    Excellent food! Rice like my grandmother used to make. The tamales are SO good and big as well so quite filling. Salsa delish too.

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    SO. GOOD. I love tamales these are honestly the best I've ever had. And their guac & salsas are really good too!!

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    Completely gluten free kitchen, authentic tamales, and best staff. Such a great addition to Kendall Yards (and Spokane)-- will be back!

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    2 years ago

    Simple and amazingly delicious. These tamales are clearly made with love. Great to have in the fridge or freezer.

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    Delicious tamales, great interior, very clean, served fast and most of all, amazing customer service.

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    Awesome job the it's the best tamales I've ever had the best restaurant around here in my opinion

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    Review Highlights - Tamale Box

    The shredded beef and pork chile verde tamales with rice and beans came out fast and were super tasty--moist, tender, and full of flavor.

    $21 Two Tamales with Rice and Beans Combo

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    Walked in and it looked nice and clean. The menu looked super good and interesting. Not your…read moreaverage street tacos. I decided to take a risk and try some that sounded unique. I got the fried chicken taco wjth a hazelnut matcha butter and Gorgonzola. Which was very yummy, then I got the pork belly with an asparagus salsa. Lastly I got two of the birria tacos. Overall the two street tacos were very good, perhaps both an 8/10 but the birria tacos were a little disappointing because their dipping sauce was basically flavorless. And the whole thing desperately needed salt. I ended up ditching the sauce and just using a bottled green sauce which was very yummy. Both my coworkers who also got the birria agreed it was not very good. They stuffed the tacos full of beef tho. The service was a little funky, we came in a big group and she insisted on taking all of our order at the same time and then had us pay separately after we all ordered, that required quite a bit of shuffling around among us 7, a bit confusing. Also, I ordered a soft drink and the bartender handed me a cup that was not full. Very strange. So I asked him to top it off, and his response was "sure, but just so you know, you get free refills" like okay? So because I get free refills you don't fill the cup up? Little strange, my coworker who witnessed it also thought it was weird. Overall it was a good experience and I would definitely come back. Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Atmosphere 5/5

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    I have only come here a few times, but I have gotten such a nice welcome every time. Very big…read morefeeling of folks being happy I came in. Also, very relaxed and welcoming feel when you walk in, not the feeling you normally get from a place like this. And such great food. I had not tried burria style Mexican food until I came here. So glad I did tho. Such tender and flavorful meat! We have been getting a lot of so so quick-Mex places popping up in Spokane the last few years, but this is really good stuff, and a little unique. Really worth a try, you should go here if you like Mexican food even a little.

    Was a 10/10... now extremely disappointing…read more I hate writing this because the first time I came here, it was honestly a 10/10. The food was amazing, the people were great, and I was excited to come back. Yesterday, my girlfriend and I planned a date night and decided to order from here again. Since we have kids, we did pickup. We drove about 25 minutes, then waited another 25 minutes because the line was packed which I didn't mind because the food was that good the first time. But this time? Completely different experience. I ordered a bean burrito with cheese... and it had no beans. Just rice and cheese in a tortilla. Then the nachos, honestly, for $27, this was unacceptable. Dry chips, unmelted cheese, some tomatoes thrown on top, no meat, no beans just thrown together with no care. It looked and tasted like an afterthought. What made it worse is the lack of accountability. I tried calling multiple times last night and again this morning no answer. Calls just ring or don't go through. I even tried calling from different numbers. Nothing. At this point, it's not even about the money it's the principle. Mistakes happen, but not being able to reach anyone or have them make it right is frustrating. I really wanted to keep supporting this place because the first experience was great, but this completely missed the mark. If you go, just be aware the quality and consistency might not be what you expect.

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    Visited this place for an Early lunch! The place was clean and smelled like good food. We ordered…read morea chimichanga and enchilada. The food was quick and fresh, no skimping on quality. The enchilada sauce had a deep rich sauce that enveloped the enchilada. The shredded beef inside the chimichanga was flavorful and tender. I recommend this place as it's open and bright! Only downside was the music was very loud and distracting. Other than that go and enjoy the atmosphere and good food!

    Went in on Tuesday for all you can eat tacos. The tacos are basic, but the ingredients are…read moreflavorful and taste fresh. You can choose chicken or ground beef tacos, and I got to try both. For less than $14 after tax, it's a great price for unlimited tacos. They serve you chips and salsa, 2 tacos, plus refried beans and Mexican rice. You can then request more tacos, beans, and rice when you finish what you have. There was also a bowl of Mexican candy you could take from near the door, which I've never tried before. Chili powder and fruit flavors actually go quite well together. I removed a star from my rating because the service was a bit slow. After I finished my plate, there was a long wait before the server came back so I could ask for more food. I also wanted to try their cheesecake chimichangas, but they were out. Despite this, the service was good and so was the food. I will likely be back.

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