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Food was ok. Food truck came, I had the pork tamale with rice and beans. The gentleman working the food truck was nice and friendly, the food truck itself was nice, clean, and organized.
We were craving nachos, and after much research decided to try tamale boy. The online menu didn't show nachos but we called to verify and they had it on their menu. The area has a fair amount of street parking, which was nice didn't have to walk too far, and the inside had a very industrial field to it, but high ceilings, which made it feel very spacious. All the employees were very nice and there was a lot to choose from from their menu. We went with multiple tamales and a plate of nachos with Carne Asada. We had Molé, Amarillo, and cochinita pibil. The nacho chips are crispy, and the queso is very good, and the plate was fully loaded with toppings. Definitely our go to place for nachos going forward. The tamales were very moist, and the Masa held up well. Each tamale was very big and fair priced and had a lot of meat.
TBH, we've been here before and were recycling some computers and wanted the Brussels Sprouts here at Tamale Boy, so we made the trip and were not disappointed. So, the bruselas toreadas. Do NOT let the aioli drop into the accumulated juices. The caper aioli is one of the best things I've ever had. Period. The lime and worchestershire sauce in the prep combined with the corn and the aioli are simply transcendent. The-woman-who-lets-me-live-with-her (thanks Mike) came just for these. But you have to add the oaxaqueno tamales. For me, these beat the rest of the filed hands down. The twice cooked masa is so creamy and, honestly, silky that your mind is blow even before the filling explodes with flavor in your mouth. We had Cochinita Pibil, which is pork roasted in citrus, Mole Negro, which is self explanatory, and Amarillo, shredded beef. Each was excellent in flavor and while the mole was a bit tough, none of them disappointed. We haven't had occasion to be in the neighborhood for a while, but we're going to invent some reasons going forward!
This was a wonderful experience trying out the tamales of Tamale Boy! They are right next door to Second Profession Brewing and you can take what you ordered at Tamale Boy and eat in the brewery. They may even bring the tamales to you in the brewery! A few of the tamales we got were the Oaxaqueao Molé Negro, a wonderful tamale in which the molé was just perfect! The Norteno Chile Verde was another tamale we had and the Chili Verde was just stellar for this tamale. Five stars all the way there! The tamales are just perfect in preparation as they are perfectly moist and not dried out at all. Sometimes that is a down fall with some tamale restaurants. The tamales are huge and having two will definitely fill you up so if you aren't extremely hungry then stick with one. There are other menu items to utilize besides tamales which is fairly considerable but we were set on tamales going off of the name and reputation!
Order: Pork and shredded beef tamales guac and chips Pros: well the portion is huge ha ha ha! These are some big ass tamales! The guac and chips was everything! Seasoned well and not overly salty. Everything blended well. Cons: the tamale were good I just felt these big things needed a sauce.
Tamale Boy is absolutely delicious I was at a doc appt at OHSU when I seen the food truck. I was planning on only getting 1 but, I decided to get 2 what a great decision. There are variety of tamales to choose from and I decided on the Chile Verde (marinated pork w/ green tomatillo sauce) it's so moist and flavorful. Not only is the meat seasoned to perfection the masa it's self was seasoned. I have never tasted a tamale so good and the pickled onions (yummm)! It cost me 10.50 for 2 and I tell you it was absolutely worth every penny. I have enclosed some pictures down below for your viewing pleasure. Btw the customer service was top tier and I plan to visit their actual location in the future. Enjoy!
There is a reason "Tamale" is part of their name. They are legit! Prepared in the traditional corn husk style or a Oaxacan banana leaf husk, the fluffy corn masa is topped with flavorful meats or veggies. One is enough for a meal! After driving by several times, decided to order a selection for dinner. We went with two traditional: one pork cooked in chile verde and one chicken. Both had the right balance of meat to masa and we're so moist and flavorful. We also tried two of the Oaxacan style which was new for us. We went with the pork cooked with citrus and anchiote pepper and the chicken in a deep, dark mole. Both were yummy! Served along with pickled onion and tomatillo sauce and a red sauce, we also added sour cream. Next time I want to try their brussel sprouts which are cooked in lime, olive oil, chiles and topped with corn and cojito cheese. According to the reviews, they are amazing and based on their unique preparation, I am sure they are! They are taking all Covid-9 precautions - masks required, sanitizing between customers, menu downloaded from scan on your phone, pay with credit card - to ensure customers are safe while serving delicious and satisfying food.
My new favorite restaurant in Portland! Tamale Boy has been on my list for years, but their locations are all outside my normal areas and since I live an hour from Portland, I don't explore new areas that often. I'm so glad I made it today! We got our order from Tamale Boy and sat next door at Second Profession Brewing and it was so nice! The server delivered our food to us next door, we just bused our table before we left. The food was excellent. Tons of good vegetarian options for me, and tasty meat for hubby. We got the chips, salsa and guacamole combo - the chips were mediocre, but the salsa and guac were very good. I had also asked for sample of a couple of their specialty sauces to try on the side, and they were SO GOOD! The Sikil Pak sauce is nutty and savory and mild, while the salsa matcha (which I always love) was the best I've ever had, full of crunchy nuts and perfect heat. We each got a Norteno tamale, and they were among the best tamales we've had, as well as the biggest! Not going hungry here. My rajas tamale was so flavorful, and hubby really enjoyed his chile verde one. We also each got a taco so we could try more flavors, hubby loved his carnitas taco and I enjoyed my cauliflower one, though I thought the tamale was better. We will definitely be back soon, and will order ahead to bring food home too - they have an extensive catering and to-go menu. Really great food, highly recommend!!
2 years ago
I'm always craving a bit of home (i.e. Mexican food) when I'm traveling and Tamale Boy did a good job. We ordered: guac, salsa & chips, kids bean & cheese burrito, pozole blanco, and a variety of tamales (banana-leaf wrapped and corn-husk wrapped). The guacamole was tasty: I really enjoyed the seeds they sprinkled on top. The chips were nice and crunchy and not stale. Most of the tamales were nicely filled with well-flavored meats, but the masa was on the tad dry side. The pozole blanco was good, but felt super pricey at $16 in a little half container. The tamales were generously monstrous in size. All in all, I would say they are def worth a visit! Thank you! read more
I ordered at the food truck -- Nortenos Tamale Plate, Chile Verde. Honestly, this is the best tamale experience I've ever had. I don't eat tamales often but I've had a decent amount growing up in Los Angeles. The tamale was my favorite item on the plate but I was surprised by the beans. I've never had anything like it. I can taste the bacon but it's subtle. I don't usually like beans but this was actually really good. Everything on my plate was packed with flavor but not salty at all. It was all very tasty. All the flavors are in harmony, even the pickled onions. I don't usually like onions but the pickled onions were tasty -- a nice touch to the plate and did not leave me with a tummy ache. Also, the tamale was pretty big so I split my meal into two. Definitely worth the price for me. I will probably order the same thing next time cause it was just too good ... and I love Chile Verde. Yum! read more
8 months ago
2 years ago
Food was ok. Food truck came, I had the pork tamale with rice and beans. The gentleman working the food truck was nice and friendly, the food truck itself was nice, clean, and organized. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
We were craving nachos, and after much research decided to try tamale boy. The online menu didn't show nachos but we called to verify and they had it on their menu. The area has a fair amount of street parking, which was nice didn't have to walk too far, and the inside had a very industrial field to it, but high ceilings, which made it feel very spacious. All the employees were very nice and there was a lot to choose from from their menu. We went with multiple tamales and a plate of nachos with Carne Asada. We had Molé, Amarillo, and cochinita pibil. The nacho chips are crispy, and the queso is very good, and the plate was fully loaded with toppings. Definitely our go to place for nachos going forward. The tamales were very moist, and the Masa held up well. Each tamale was very big and fair priced and had a lot of meat. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
TBH, we've been here before and were recycling some computers and wanted the Brussels Sprouts here at Tamale Boy, so we made the trip and were not disappointed. So, the bruselas toreadas. Do NOT let the aioli drop into the accumulated juices. The caper aioli is one of the best things I've ever had. Period. The lime and worchestershire sauce in the prep combined with the corn and the aioli are simply transcendent. The-woman-who-lets-me-live-with-her (thanks Mike) came just for these. But you have to add the oaxaqueno tamales. For me, these beat the rest of the filed hands down. The twice cooked masa is so creamy and, honestly, silky that your mind is blow even before the filling explodes with flavor in your mouth. We had Cochinita Pibil, which is pork roasted in citrus, Mole Negro, which is self explanatory, and Amarillo, shredded beef. Each was excellent in flavor and while the mole was a bit tough, none of them disappointed. We haven't had occasion to be in the neighborhood for a while, but we're going to invent some reasons going forward! read more
This was a wonderful experience trying out the tamales of Tamale Boy! They are right next door to Second Profession Brewing and you can take what you ordered at Tamale Boy and eat in the brewery. They may even bring the tamales to you in the brewery! A few of the tamales we got were the Oaxaqueao Molé Negro, a wonderful tamale in which the molé was just perfect! The Norteno Chile Verde was another tamale we had and the Chili Verde was just stellar for this tamale. Five stars all the way there! The tamales are just perfect in preparation as they are perfectly moist and not dried out at all. Sometimes that is a down fall with some tamale restaurants. The tamales are huge and having two will definitely fill you up so if you aren't extremely hungry then stick with one. There are other menu items to utilize besides tamales which is fairly considerable but we were set on tamales going off of the name and reputation! read more
4 years ago
Order: Pork and shredded beef tamales guac and chips Pros: well the portion is huge ha ha ha! These are some big ass tamales! The guac and chips was everything! Seasoned well and not overly salty. Everything blended well. Cons: the tamale were good I just felt these big things needed a sauce. read more
3 years ago
Tamale Boy is absolutely delicious I was at a doc appt at OHSU when I seen the food truck. I was planning on only getting 1 but, I decided to get 2 what a great decision. There are variety of tamales to choose from and I decided on the Chile Verde (marinated pork w/ green tomatillo sauce) it's so moist and flavorful. Not only is the meat seasoned to perfection the masa it's self was seasoned. I have never tasted a tamale so good and the pickled onions (yummm)! It cost me 10.50 for 2 and I tell you it was absolutely worth every penny. I have enclosed some pictures down below for your viewing pleasure. Btw the customer service was top tier and I plan to visit their actual location in the future. Enjoy! read more
2 years ago
There is a reason "Tamale" is part of their name. They are legit! Prepared in the traditional corn husk style or a Oaxacan banana leaf husk, the fluffy corn masa is topped with flavorful meats or veggies. One is enough for a meal! After driving by several times, decided to order a selection for dinner. We went with two traditional: one pork cooked in chile verde and one chicken. Both had the right balance of meat to masa and we're so moist and flavorful. We also tried two of the Oaxacan style which was new for us. We went with the pork cooked with citrus and anchiote pepper and the chicken in a deep, dark mole. Both were yummy! Served along with pickled onion and tomatillo sauce and a red sauce, we also added sour cream. Next time I want to try their brussel sprouts which are cooked in lime, olive oil, chiles and topped with corn and cojito cheese. According to the reviews, they are amazing and based on their unique preparation, I am sure they are! They are taking all Covid-9 precautions - masks required, sanitizing between customers, menu downloaded from scan on your phone, pay with credit card - to ensure customers are safe while serving delicious and satisfying food. read more
1 year ago
My new favorite restaurant in Portland! Tamale Boy has been on my list for years, but their locations are all outside my normal areas and since I live an hour from Portland, I don't explore new areas that often. I'm so glad I made it today! We got our order from Tamale Boy and sat next door at Second Profession Brewing and it was so nice! The server delivered our food to us next door, we just bused our table before we left. The food was excellent. Tons of good vegetarian options for me, and tasty meat for hubby. We got the chips, salsa and guacamole combo - the chips were mediocre, but the salsa and guac were very good. I had also asked for sample of a couple of their specialty sauces to try on the side, and they were SO GOOD! The Sikil Pak sauce is nutty and savory and mild, while the salsa matcha (which I always love) was the best I've ever had, full of crunchy nuts and perfect heat. We each got a Norteno tamale, and they were among the best tamales we've had, as well as the biggest! Not going hungry here. My rajas tamale was so flavorful, and hubby really enjoyed his chile verde one. We also each got a taco so we could try more flavors, hubby loved his carnitas taco and I enjoyed my cauliflower one, though I thought the tamale was better. We will definitely be back soon, and will order ahead to bring food home too - they have an extensive catering and to-go menu. Really great food, highly recommend!! read more
3 years ago
Tamale Boy sources local ingredients, including organic, like Three Sisters stone ground corn tortillas! It is so delicious and see it dished up in my pics - looks so scrumptious too. Their salsa - muy bueno "very good!" Made fresh in kitchen from scratch. It is not a fast model, except leverages fast food ordering - walk up and order. Take a seat in their cozy and airy space or walk into the co-located experimental brews, the Labrewertory. The brew pub welcomes Tamale Boy customers and if you need a one-of-a-kind brew, you can test & taste, then put down a pint or two with Mex! Enchiladas de remolacha ***** and tacos diabla ***** Mex and beer combo! My way! Ole! Ole! Our lunch today! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
This place has been recommended to me multiple times& just realized how close it was to where I'm staying in Portland. Walked down one evening & had one of the best burritos in my life! The Burrito Del Mar is amazing. My husband got the tamale Frito & it was so good as well. Flavors are authentic & out of this world! Service was great & quick. I will definitely be back before my stay is over. read more
My husband is from Tucson and he longingly thinks of those señoras standing on street corners selling their homemade tamales. We live in Vancouver, WA and don't see that often around here. We HAVE picked up homemade tamales from people via NextDoor, but I digress. I had been here with some work friends so was excited to share this place with my husband. I wanted to know if it lived up to his memories. It was such a nice day to sit outside on the patio and I was looking forward to a great lunch. We ordered just some basics this time around: Ceviche - husband thought this was great and with lots of flavor. He hadn't had ceviche for awhile so was excited to try it. Mexican rice - always one of my favorite sides. This was delicious and not spicy, so a win for me! Kids quesadilla - I think things simple and this delivered. Fresh tortillas, melty cheese and sour cream. Nothing wrong with this dish! Chili verde tamal. The husband loved this! He wasn't feeling too hungry so only ordered one. I could tell that he wanted to try more, but we'll be back! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
This place is excellent. Some of the best food I've had in a long time and one of the best burritos ever! Highly recommend going a bit out of the way to swing by this place for lunch. The space is also very comfortable and there is a brewery next door so all the bases are covered. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Couldn't leave Portland without visiting this place which was recommended by so many Portlanders! Have to say that, we tried two other times and we were unsuccessful. Like everything that's happened on our trip to Portland,third time was a charm! Now this location is next to a brewery, which was pretty cool. When we ordered at the counter, the gal told me they were closing and that we could eat our food out at the tables outside or go next door to the brewery. We ended up at the brewery. Our food came out rather fast. The fresh guacamole was fantastic. So was the chips! My daughter's tamale was good too, but the rice had too many dry crunchy pieces. My quesadilla was delicious. There was plenty of steak inside and it was filling and satisfying. My only complaint was that I wish we had some sauce to put on top of our food? I'm not sure if that was available because they closed after we got our food. The guacamole we ordered came with chips but I felt like we needed some sort of hot sauce for the tamale and quesadilla? Overall, Tamale Boy was fantastic. Hope you have just as great an experience as we! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
On my Taco Tour-day/Tuesday, I stopped by Tamale Boy on my way to Por Que No. I wish I hadn't been committed to just eating tacos, since I'm a sucker for tamales and theirs are fairly priced. I also loved that they offered tamales from different regions. I'm very intrigued and I will be returning! The tacos: the cauliflower pastor taco was too oily for me and I thought it lacked a certain zing. I probably should have sprayed the lime on top. However, I loved that the cauliflower was slightly crunchy and served so hot. The "spinach and mushroom" taco was an inspired choice. I wouldn't have thought to put spinach in a taco, and it really works with the mushroom. I think flavor wise, though, both tacos benefited greatly from the fantastically spicy red sauce. read more
3 years ago
Amazing and MASSIVE tamales.ordered a dozen by accident one time so froze the rest, but definitely a good accident read more
Excellent good and delicious classic margarita! Tried this establishment recently, the open air seating caught my attention. We had a seafood burrito and a vegy burrito bowl. Both were so good and the sauce on the burrito Del Mar was so delicious. Next time I order that I'll request a side of beans and some pickled veggies because that would have enhanced my dining experience and made it more balanced. The restaurant and bar are in separate quarters so you can't order all at once; you order you food then go next door to the bar for a drink. You do bus your own table. Good service, delicious moderately priced food, nice staff and an enjoyable experience. read more
2 years ago
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Eliot, North Portland
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