Odd spot for delta tomales. You stand outside at a window of a small building and order. It's the first time for us having them. I liked them well enough, but Boss Lady was not a fan. It must be one of those local things where most locals know it and live it. Also ordered a single burger. It was better than the tomale. Service was quick, even though there was one guy cooking. read more

Tamale Place - Regular tomale - Mexican Near Me - Vicksburg, Mississippi

Can't go wrong with the tomale place they ate so good and not very expensive. I drive there from Crystal Springs MS to vicksburg

Tamales are delicious. Just take out. Service is good. Tamales are a little pricey but worth it.

Really good tamales. Service was really quick and friendly. I plan on going back to try some of their other options. read more

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This hole in the way (literally a stand on a sprig) spot was packed with locals & cars eating delicious homemade tamales. Walk up order your food and eat in your car. Inexpensive and delicious! read more

Tamale Place - a blue building with a sign that says tamale place - Mexican Near Me - Vicksburg, Mississippi

Hot Tamale Trail - Stop #3/12 Tamales - (5 star) Moist, spicy but not too hot. More meat to masa ratio. Wrapped in corn husk. Yes, I would keep getting these Tamales! Tamale Supreme - (5 star) I liked this even better than the tamales. More meat to masa ratio. Good onion and jalapeño, in the cheese sauce. When the tamales are sold out.... they CLOSE! read more

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Very good Tamales, fast service, and reasonable price. Will buy there again when in town.

This is by far the worst tamale that I have ever eaten. If the Mexicans ever find out that you are desiccating their food like this. They may burn this place to the ground. My recommendation is to fly to Oxnard Ca and find a very nice migrant worker with their trunk open and see what a real tamale taste, looks and smells like. Please god stop peddling ground beef in taco seasoning as tamales. PLEASE!!!! read more

Tamale Place - Absolutely trash. - Mexican Near Me - Vicksburg, Mississippi

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Nothing wrong with the tamales, they just didn't impress me. Maybe I'm just use to really well seasoned food being that I am from south Louisiana. I'm not sure, I just found these to kinda taste like they were just from a box or something. As I mentioned, there is nothing wrong with them. I was able to eat all of them and I didn't find them to taste bad, just nothing to brag about. I wanted to leave my review, since all the reviews were either 5 or 1 star it seemed and I found them average. If your hungry and really want tamales, then get them. They aren't really expensive and they taste ok. read more

This was our first stop on our road trip to Savannah. We got a dozen tamales They were the absolute worst we have ever had. One bite by each of us and neither could even swallow it. We couldn't figure out where the funky taste was coming from, meat or masa. But that doesn't really matter. Bad is bad whatever the reason. A total waste of money. How this place has a 4.5 rating is beyond me. Definitely do not recommend. read more

Tamale Place - Nasty ass tamales. $13 a dozen. - Mexican Near Me - Vicksburg, Mississippi

Were it not for Anthony Bourdain and Parts Unknown I would have likely never known of the presence and place of tamales in Mississippi Delta (and beyond) foodways. When looking for a lunch on the go in Vicksburg while driving from Flawdah to home in Fort Worth it occurred to us to Yelp "tamales". Found this gem. Located in a nondescript building on the I-20 service road, the tamales are served from a window inside a small entry foyer. They are steaming hot and delicious. These are smaller than we're used to seeing in Texas. Very similar to the ones we enjoyed earlier this year at Doe's Eat Place in Greenville. MS. Greasier (oh yeah!) than Texas tamales, with wonderful spicy heat and flavor. This will be a must stop for us on this trip from now on. read more

Good food but only take out. Great tamales. Get at least a dozen. They want last very long time.

Awesome food from AWESOME FOLKS! Tamales that are fresh and have the original smell and flavor!!!

Delicious. I had a tamale supreme and a tamale and split frito pie with my husband and son. So good!!!!

Always excellent tamales. Nothing can compare. We live in TX now but always get a few frozen dozens to bring back to Dallas.

I had a co-worker, who upon learning that I was moving to her hometown, told me that I had to try the tamales. Now, I was under the impression that I needed to go a little West and South to get tamales, but I was assured that I would be blown away by the tamales in Vicksburg. And she told me to go to The Tamale Place. I'm used to big, thick tamales that you find in California. These are thinner, with a brown masa instead of white. But wow, the flavor! And the shop is just this tiny little place that wraps up a dozen tamales in newspaper and hands them to you, still steaming. They have other food, but why bother when the tamales are that darn good? read more

My kids ate my order so i went back and got more today. This place is hopping. If you are looking to try something new and you're driving through.. get these. We get them every time we're driving by. The burgers look pretty good too but we love the tamales. read more

Tamale Place - Half dozen! - Mexican Near Me - Vicksburg, Mississippi

Single tamale costs more than the each different bundles. $2.50 for 3, $5 for 6, or $10 for 12 beef tamales. Oh, they said that in the past few years that they have been using a credit card machine. I love tamales in corn husks. Each tamale texture was just right. I don't know why they are wrapped in a white paper and then in newspaper (maybe to absorb the grease and maintain the temperature). I ate them in my car. I did not need any added heat. Oh, they sell frozen tamales by the dozens only (so $10). read more

Look: you know it's legit food when it comes in an old grocery bag wrapped in old newspaper. Now, you non-Mississippi folks will all be saying, "Wait what? It comes wrapped in what?" But listen to me, down here, the best foods are often found in a gas station or a hole-in-the-wall and they don't come with all those bourgeois accoutrements you get at some other restaurant. I say all that becuase this place makes the best damn tamales in Vicksburg, maybe even some of the best along the Delta Tamale Trail. I've never had a bad experience. Folks here are kind, they know what they're cooking, and they cook it well. Their boudin is damn fine as well, so don't just come for the tamales. Note: if you haven't had MS Delta tamales, they're "red-hot" as Robert Johnson says. They're smaller than the Hispanic varieties, they're meatier, they're more moist, and their flavor is lights out. You're missing out if you haven't had this joint, legitimately. Not only are they amazing in flavor, but you can't beat the price. A dozen tamales for around $10?!? Lord, have mercy. You'll be coming back, I'd bet my seat on the train to Glory on it. Eat here. Definitely, if you're in "The Key" (Abe Lincoln's old nickname for Vicksburg) you have to make a stop at this place. read more

This is the REAL DEAL BEST TAMALES EVER If you have not tried the TAMALE BURGER w Cheese Onions and Pickles you have not really lived. It is so habit forming. Better than a hamburger ever thought about being. Try one today and you will regret not buying two (or three) Always get one to eat in the parking lot and one to eat on the road home. read more

We were coming across the MI river. My son and I were starving so we went on yelp and this place had 5 stars. They closer at 8 and we got there at 8:10. The guys kept the store open for us late. Don't judge from the outside because this is the best Mexican food I have ever eaten. Great Place read more

I love their tamales and hot dogs! Easy to get to in and out very consistent with quality.

We live in Natchez and stopped at the Tamale place once. They were the best we have evet had, so we drive 60 miles to but their tamales.

I have eaten this place well over 50 times in the past several years, and not matter where I've been, these have been the best Tamales I've ever had. This is a must try if you live anywhere close or just passing through, get you a cooler and stock up if you don't live in the state. And you can't beat the price. read more

Wow!!!! One of the best meals in a plastic bag I've ever eaten. Ordering is easy, full dozen or half dozen? Ask for plasticware and some napkins to round out the dinner. No tables so be prepared to just take them back to your hotel and spread out the newspaper wrapping that they are served in. I only wish someone made these close to home. read more

Hole in the wall with really great smells entering the door. There was a line, and that says a lot! I got a dozen tamales (only beef) enclosed in corn husk and wrapped in newspaper. Let me tell you, I'm not a beef eater, but those tamales were mild (heat) & very good. My biggest complaint was the sodium level(too salty). My sister and brother were eating them with special efforts of goodness. This place is a hit!!! Wished they had chicken, turkey or bean/cheese options w/ low sodium! It was tough watching and smelling those being eaten.. read more

True Southern gem for tamales. Walk into an indoor tamale stand with ample parking outside - as in huge parking lot. Remember, it's only a stand - no seating available. Generally, order, pay, go! $8.50/dz of tamales. Has firm texture that cuts easily but does not fall apart upon cutting. Be sure to add tabasco/hot sauce on it for extra flavoring. Seen others order burger and fries as well. REMEMBER: Cash only! read more

Absolute worst tamales I have ever eaten. Yuck just absolute yuck. Tried this place by mistake. what a regrettable mistake it was.

I can't say that these are the best hot tamales. They are the only hot tamales I've ever had but they are awesome. Also, the burgers here are so good they should be illegal. I highly recommend that f you come here that you get a burger. This is a carry out place only!! Prices and very reasonable. The current staff are awesome. read more

These are the first Mississippi Tamales I've ever eaten and I was very happy with them. I was a little concerned when I saw that I could only order them by the half dozen or dozen but when I saw the size I was relieved that I could eat them all. They are about half the size of tamales on the west coast and the corn tastes different. Also they are moist all the way through. They only come in one flavor but I don't know if that's the standard here or not. Compared to west coast tamales, which tend to be slightly dry in the corn portion, these were delicious. Now I'm definitely going to try more tamale stands when I come back to Vicksburg. read more

Yup, great tamales. Not the biggest tamales, but what's missing in size is abundant in flavor.

When looking up restaurants in the Vicksburg, MS area, my Dad and I stumbled across this wonderful place. We both love tamales so we were super excited to try some Mississippi tamales! When we first saw this place, we were a little disheartened thinking that it wouldn't be a good place to eat. We walked it, ordered, and had a pleasant conversation with the man working the counter! I was a little disappointed with the size but the tamales looked and tasted amazing! If I am ever in the Vicksburg area, I will be sure to stop by and order a dozen of tamales! read more

Best tamales I've ever had in my life and the frito pie is delicious as well. Whenever I come in town I try to stop by.

Have lived in Vicksburg all my life. Was raised on Sally's Hot Tamales. Live in Biloxi now and you can bet I don't leave Vicksburg without hot tamales. Best there ever was! read more

Never had tamales before, but based on reviews we decided to give it a try. Would not have stopped had we not read the reviews - the food was outstanding !!! The mixture of people waiting for tamales were a great indication of how good the food was! We tried the shrimp boudin was highly recommended by one of the patrons and it did not disappoint ! Great place to grab and go (or eat in the parking lot as we did)! read more

A little place with great food. The tamales were spiced, but not too spicy. The service was friendly and helpful... especially to someone who doesn't often eat tamales. There is no seating, but a big parking lot. Simple good food. They take credit cards. Don't be fooled by appearances. It's good read more

Good tamales on a side-of-the-road joint. Cajuns run the place so they have boudin also that is good.

OMG if you want real tamales this place is a must, never thought I would find another as good as Bullseye Tamales in Jackson, MS years ago but the Tamale Place is the shit! read more

The best tamales! Moist and temperature hot every time! They tend to get spicy the more you eat. Saltine crackers, which can be also be purchased here, helps offset the spice. Make sure you go early because once they're gone, they're gone. read more

Good and cheap. The tamales were greasy and tasty. Hamburger, Frito pie and nachos were also good. Only reason for four stars is lack of restroom and tables. read more