This eatery possibly has a new owner. I hadn't been there for a few weeks and stopped by after my shift. Typically I buy a dozen tamales and was somewhat shocked by the price increase. That said my wife is a vegan/vegetarian and I love those options too. However this time I ordered three chicken tamales and ten others with corn and jalapeño cheese. Wow the vegetable tamales were still fantastic, but the chicken tamales were the best I've ever had the pleasure to enjoy. The new lady at the counter works hard to please the customers, I recommend this restaurant and am looking forward to returning again. read more

Kinda surprised this place has such good reviews??? We ordered 4 different types: Pork Chile verde Chicken and salsa Roja Chili beef And the sweet corn They weren't terrible, just really bland. We were not expecting that based on the reviews. Sad. read more

I absolutely love these tamales. Never dry and always tastey. I love their beans too! The moved from off Hogan Rd....but I found them off Division St! read more

The cashier (Caroline) was very nice and welcomed us with a smile- we need more of this service overall good she seems to enjoy what she does. read more

I got turned onto Tamale Factory because they have a vendor who sells their tamales on the sidewalk in front of La Tapatia Market #2, at Powell & Cleveland. They are an affordable and tasty treat to take home. Try it, and you won't be disappointed! read more

I'm solo at a hotel while my hubby & boys go to a basketball game. Decided to order Tamale factory from Uber eats. I placed my order and forgot that I hadn't put in specific instructions about flatware, napkins, etc. I called the 1-800 number to see if they can add it & they told me that they would cancel the order & to just re-order & make sure to add it in the notes. I re-ordered it with the notes even though I was dismayed to see that my delivery time would now be a 1/2 hour later than I had originally wanted. Fast forward to my late delivery and I received the food but absolutely no plates, napkins or plastic silverware. The tamales themselves were about 90% masa & 10% filling. These tamales were huge and not in a good way. What I did taste of the minuscule amount of filling was not good. Bland & dry. I actually was wishing I had sour cream. I'm sure Portland is not known for their Mexican food but when I come across an option close to my hotel on yelp that can be delivered by Uber eats & has a 4 star rating, I expect at least that. This was barely 2 stars. read more

The thickness and flavor make these delicious. Also their salsa to pour over them is awesome!

Ordered jalapeño and cheese tamal and got a chicken one. Also, got their flan which turned out to be spoiled (green and pink in the bottom).

I've never had authentic tamales before so take my opinion with a grain of salt. I really enjoyed the pork with green salsa. Nicely layered flavors. I tasted my friend's chicken in red salsa and may like it a little better. They were both good. The horchata was cold and good. The restaurant was very clean and the service friendly. A great place for a very affordable lunch. 9 of 10, would eat again. read more

Was driving by and saw the sign on stark tamale Factory.!! After forcing my husband to pull over because tamales in the fall are a must, we were greeted by a young man who was very helpful. He explained the process on how they make them showed us where they keep them steamed ect.. So to get on with it they have 5 types and they let you mix and match your dozen, unfortunately they were sold out on the spinach and mushroom; but the jalapeño, chicken, pork, and beef where all exceptional. The meat to masa ratio is perfect and they are steamed to perfection. Bonus they give you a free tamale if you check in and a 10% discount when you buy 12 or more. The interior is small and self bus type. But I've have yet to find a better tamale in PDX give em a try they won't disappoint read more

OMG Best tamales ever!!! And I am known as the "Tamale Queen " We had chicken, pork (they were out of beef), Spinach & Mushroom, & Sweet Corn They were perfect in every way (moist - not to wet, not dry) read more

Tried pork chicken and beef all legit not the stuff you get from most Mexican restaurant in the area where it's all masa no meat, masa has no flavor and been sitting in the freezer for God knows how long will definitely be back no picture to post this time read more

Delicious tamales, generously sized and filled. I love both the red and green sauces and they give you plenty. Right now they have a sweet potato which is VERY sweet but super good. read more

This is a barebones tamale joint. I can promise you, it wasn't the dude on the corner with the sombrero and sign that brought me in -- I just wanted some tamales and I was staying across the street. You order your tamales. Do you want rice/beans? Would you like a can of carbonated beverage or horchata? Here. Enjoy. The place is tiny, and it seems about as authentic as the abuelita Astro van that rumbles through the neighborhood selling tamales out the back door. It's a little costly for what it is, but it's absolutely delicious. It's not worth much but the flavor takes the cake! read more

You must try this place. I am from Southern California where we have no shortage of authentic Mexican restaurants. This place is so authentic the steam the tamales in a big pot near the front of the store! They offer multiple flavors including vegetarian and vegan options. Their frijoles and rice taste like your favorite tia's Sunday home coming. This place is one of a kind. For the same price of a full meal at Taco Bell you can Phillip on something much more delicious and nutritious read more

Amazing people, Amazing prices, best authentic tamales in Oregon !!!! as a customer, I am treated with respect every single time. If the stands open, PULL OVER!!! read more

Tamales were absolutely wonderful. Having been raised in Southern NM, these are the closest to home. One of the few place to get Elote Tamales - so good read more

I ordered tamales from this restaurant today and eyewitness the waitress spit in my salsa un-freakin'-believable I will call the authorities read more

Tamale Factory - I ordered tamales from this restaurant today and eyewitness the waitress spit and my salsa - Mexican Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

I can't believe that I've passed this place so many times - I was missing out there tamales are so yummy. I love this place! read more

Tamale Factory - Pork Tamales with beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

Bought another dozen of these vegetarian tamale beauties! I am actually eating one at the same time I am typing up this. They make the best vegetarian ones, oh and vegan ones as well. They had 3 vegetarian/vegan choices when I went in to order some. Most of the time you cannot get a tamale without meat.. Or, when you can, it's ALL cornmeal and maybe an obligatory little piece of asparagus or something. These are LOADED with veggies. I'm eating a jalapeno and white cheese tamale as well as a spinach and mushroom tamale (vegan). Every bite has filling poking out! No more dry tamales! I also bought their jalapeno salsa which has so much flavor it's perfect over these mamas! The other thing I like about them is that they are all ready for me to eat. I throw them in the microwave for 1 minute with a slightly damp paper towel over them and viola! Homemade tamales for lunch! Heck breakfast even! You can also keep them in the fridge for 5 days before freezing them! OK I repeat myself but seriously, it's really cool to do another review of a place you love and they have not changed a thing! So see ya tamale already! read more

Tamale Factory - Mexican Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

It's so nice to welcome Tamale Factory to downtown Gresham! Today is their second day open, and there were several people inside when I stopped by. I tried the Jalapeno & Cheese tamale. It was perfectly moist with just the right mix of spice and cheese. They have meat (chicken, beef, pork) and vegetarian (jalapeno & cheese, bean & cheese, spinach & mushroom) options. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. It's a tiny shop- so you order at the counter and get your tamales to go. I feel like this place will be added to my go-to spots for sure! read more

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Where's the beef or pork or any filling, for that matter. We were tired of Xmas leftovers and decided to try this place. Had issues with the phone number not working. Finally got a combo of every tamale. Wrapped I noted how large they were. Opened one and all looked fine until.....I cut into one first which was the pork, I swear there was the smallest piece of pork surrounded by masa. I cut into the next variety basically the same, virtually only a whisper of filling. I have included a pic of the jalapeño and chicken tamale, which had MORE filling than most of the others. If you like masa this may be your place. Sorry we won't be back. read more

Tamale Factory - Where's the beef - Mexican Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

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Where is a the meat? Pork tamale Mesa was green dry and badly lacking pork! Very inconsistent read more

Tamale Factory - Green Masa? - Mexican Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

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Yum! My family got subway across the street and I bought 2 tamales. They recommend pork and chicken. Then my family ate my tamale lunch instead of their lame sandwiches. read more

Tamale Factory - Pork tamale. Yum!!! - Mexican Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

Randomly found this place when in the area for lunch. Family owned restaurant which is show in the quality of food and the care given to customers. Went with the taco Tuesday special which was a great deal (2 street tacos, 1 tamale and a drink) for $6.95. All the food was great especially the tamale. Also they make their own hot sauce, the green was killer. Would certainly come back and get tamales to go! read more

Good tamales! Walked clean and simple menu on the wall. Person who took our order was nice and friendly. Tamales were cheap $2.99 each. I highly recommend pork in green sauce. read more

My friend and I decided to dine in today, on our lunch break and we weren't disappointed! I checked Yelp reviews before going and it's close to our job, and I rarely turn down Mexican food. We arrived and it was tiny inside, kinda cold. My friend ordered nachos and I ordered the bowl. I also ordered chips and salsa which I got for free since it was my first time in! We seated and our food came in about 10 mins, and it was fresh. I love the beans & the rice! The chips and salsa were perfect! My friend devoured her nachos as well. Overall it was a great experience and I definitely will visit again for lunches, dinners and snacks haha! I love fresh food and great customer service and I received both :) read more

The tamales were delicious. Piping hot, well-packed, and flavorful. The tamales de elote were a bit crumbly but SO good; the others were great especially with their red salsa. The restaurant was very clean with hand sanitizer and no-contact payment. I placed my order and was out within 2 minutes. read more

My wife and I stumbled on to the Tamale Factory while looking for a place to have lunch. The place is small with only a few eat-in tables. Very friendly and helpful counter person. We ordered 2 Tamales each. They were the real deal. We haven't had a Tamale taste that good since leaving So Cal. Getting 2 each was a mistake. They are very large Tamales. One was fine for lunch, so we took the other home and had them lunch the next day. Eating in is the only downside. The tables were built like I did it myself. In other words, not very stable. Be careful when sitting down. We will be back for sure. read more

Simple and affordable tamales. They had 3 different veggie options which brought me in. The mushroom and spinach were my favorite. The green sauce is great but the red sauce is very heavily tomato based rather than chili, wasn't as good as the green. Will be back! read more

Little places like this need to be known. Beware tho. Buying tamales in your regular quantities will most likely put you into a food coma. These tamales are huge! Tried a small variety of tamales, and a taco. Wasn't disappointed in my decision to come here. Hope these guys make it! They deserve it read more

Customer service is one of a kind but the tamales are even better! The owner is nice and will give you the run down on how the tamales are made. So good! read more

The tamales were very moist with a lot of favor. Love the homemade salsa. The employees wore masks. I would come back.