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    Tamale Boy

    4.1 (61 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    We met the Tamale Boy last weekend. Super kind & friendly guy !
    JoAnna G.

    Best tamales in San Antonio ! That's all I can say . Go try them for yourself . This hard working family dishes some fresh , fat filled tamales. My favorite is the bean , cheese with jalapeños. Tamale Boy knows exactly what his customers want and he will also custom make tamales for you if request them in advance. It was nice meeting you tamale boy. We ended up at your location off Jackson Keller and they were excellent.

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    Johnny H.

    This is for the 410 and jackson Keller location. I'm glad my plumbing is good because my money went down the drain. The tamales pork filling was so puréed that I thought I was eating a bean tamale, masa tasted ok but I had to get a search and rescue team to find the filling. The barbacoa had no taste and also had the appearance and texture of brisket. The special came with a side of charro beans, which tasted like hot water and nothing else. They also looked like hot water and beans no color to it, very gross! The corn tortillas were meh. The only thing good here was the big red! The most expensive big red I have ever bought at 52 dollars!!!! Luckily my dogs will have a good meal today! The reason I visited this place was so that I can try something different, other than my usual. I learned my lesson, now I know why there were no customers or line there, I thought they were closed. LA LUZ , I'm sorry that I didn't spend my money over there today, please forgive me! If you are in Castle Hills just go to La Luz.

    Angelina W.

    Yass and yasss! Definitely recommend. The tamale boy was actually the one who helped us at the little window to order. Wasn't expecting to see him as he was the one who was on the front of the little advertisement card lol. Grab your tamales and go home and grub on these delicious Things.

    Kadillac Lite, Carne Guisada and hot sauce

    Best Tamales in San Antonio hands down. I have been getting tamales from Juan for years, the product is made with love and it shows. The menu is extensive, the service is fantastic and the prices are fair for what you are getting. They truly are thick on the meat and ready to eat. When he was doing delivery he would deliver and stay and talk. He is personal and remembers his customers and their families. Tamales, tacos... everything is great. I don't care who the next tamale shop in SA is, I will remain loyal to Tamale Boy tamales.

    Juan aka "Tamale Boy"
    Patricia G.

    They have the BEST tamales ever! I especially love their Kadillak tamales. They have chicken, cream cheese and jalapeños inside them...delicious!!! Also, their carne guisada is very tender. Excellent customer service. Very friendly. Highly recommend.

    Oh man just picked up 1 Doz KADILLAC and 4 Barbacoa tacos .. OMG the tacos were stuffed w meat soooo delicious and the tamales were melt in your mouth good omg and the chile picoso just the way we like it ! Love your food and I get a break from cooking !! Win win Tamale Boy is the best !!! I'm

    The color and taste in this menudo is so good . 5 stars for sure

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    During lunch I'm able to stop by grab some food and get out quick. Tamales are great and I'm glad they serve lunch plates.

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    8 years ago

    Legit tamales. I search out only the best and Tamale Boy does not disappoint. These are the real deal. I'll be back for more

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    The tamales I had were so unique and so delicious-believe they were the Cadillac tamales. Dayum makes me want more! Lol.

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    7 years ago

    This place is legit. Order anything you wont be disappointed. Thanks tamale boy...!!!

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    8 years later... from a food truck to a store front... still the best tamales on the block

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    4.5
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    3.8 mi

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    4.5
    (37 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    There's a certain kind of joy you don't plan for, it just hits you. Like pulling up to your primo's…read morecarne asada, the loud one, the one where somehow the music is always right, the grill is always going, and for a few hours nothing else matters. That's exactly the energy at Los Weyes de la Asada. From the second you walk up, it feels alive. Not in a forced way, more like you've been there before, even if it's your first time. The kind of place where your stress, your diet, even your cruda takes a backseat. Now the food. No overthinking needed here. Everything coming out of that truck is a straight up pow pow of flavor. The carne is cooked just right, juicy with that perfect char, and the corn tortillas are legit, soft but with enough structure to hold everything together. I ordered the Mamón and the Chingón, and honestly, both lived up to the names. No misses. And the agua fresca de fresa? That sealed it. They serve it in a little bolsita, which somehow makes it hit even better. Simple, nostalgic, and just cool. It's all tucked inside El Camino, which adds to the whole vibe, string lights, people hanging out, that easygoing outdoor feel where you lose track of time a little.

    My wife and I stopped by Los Weyes De La Asada while we were at El Camino. I'd heard good things…read moreabout it, and seeing the charcoal grill going outside immediately got my attention. The smell alone made me think we were in for something special. We grabbed a couple of cocktails and ordered tacos, which seemed like the obvious choice. The tacos were good, but that's about where I'd leave it. They weren't bad at all, but they also weren't particularly memorable. With the aroma coming from the grill and all the recommendations I'd heard, I was expecting a little more flavor and a bigger wow factor. The atmosphere was fun, the service was good, and the charcoal grill definitely adds to the experience. I just found the food itself to be more "solid" than "spectacular." I'd rate it about a 7 out of 10. Worth trying if you're already at El Camino, but not a place I'd go out of my way for.

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    4.4
    (1k reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    I had the pleasure of getting here for Taco Tuesday and for a Thursday when I wanted more. In…read moreterms of tacos, this is as authentic as Mexican street food gets. As a fellow citizen of H-town, we have a vibrant taco scene and I would put this place up there with some of my favorite spots I frequented in HOU. Each time I've been here, I've ordered between 8-9 tacos as they are each $2.50. I've gotten a combination of pastor, barbacoa, lengua, bistec, and cabeza. I can't really select a favorite cause they're all so delicious with the meats tender and juicy with a heaping sprinkle of onions and cilantro. Make sure you squeeze the lime on it and mix it with the radish/cucumber garnish they'll throw in there. And don't forget to throw on that green/red salsa they provide. Either eat there or get it to go (which is what I did). Fortunately the tacos travel well as they were still hot when I posted up at my hotel to grub. Don't be discouraged of the long line if you see one as it moves quick. You walk up and place your order, then pay afterwards. It's somewhat of an honor system but there is security present when I went there so that eased my concerns. For drinks, it's either soft drinks, water, or mineral water. No alcohol is served here so if you want margaritas/micheladas/beer, you'll have to go elsewhere for that. No doubt I'm returning next time I'm in SA. Viva Taquitos West SIDE!

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