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    Tamale Box

    4.8 (42 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    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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    2 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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    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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    10 months ago

    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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    11 months ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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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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    1 year ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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    Lots of filling and the tamales are very fresh and moist. Great hot sauces as well. Love this place.

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    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.

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