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    Tamale

    4.3 (54 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Sandwiches
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Corrina Q.

    Fire food and fire decor! I came around 1:30pm and they didn't have much of a lunch rush. I ordered a to-go order and the food came out quickly! The Oaxaqueño tamales were delicious! It was enough meals for 2 for me. I only wish they added more diced sweet plantains because they were really good. It also came with chips and salsa. The masa used in the tamal was really good and thick. There was ample chicken in it as well. I'd love to come back and actually dine in so I can have some of their margaritas!

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    Katherine C.

    Stopped by here Saturday afternoon on a bar crawl with friends. We all ordered margaritas. I got a passion fruit margarita and was impressed by the size! We also ordered appetizers. We got the chips & dips and the Birria empanadas. The empanadas were good! The bartender serving us was super funny and kept us entertained. The decor was super cute. This places was overall a great vibe. I can't wait to come back for the brunch menu!

    Ted K.

    Very festive place. The excellent margaritas added to the fun. Had the Al Pastor Tamales that were very good and fairly spicy. The chips and salsa were fine. Very friendly staff

    Day of the dead
    Amy C.

    I love tamales and had to come try Tamale's stand alone. I came in on a Friday night with a friend. Parking out back was full so we did street parking. I started with a cocktail day of the dead. It was a very theatrical drink but very good. So I came here wanting to order tamales but I decided to go for birria ramen. It came with 1 birria taco on the side. I liked it and would order it again. I love that they have a full bar with a cocktail menu. I started eating at tamale and co when they were at the lake eola farmers market and I love that I can come here now and get good tamales and cocktails at the same time. Service was great.

    Angelina E.

    My friends and I dined in at Tamale last night and I was very impressed! The decor and ambiance was very lively and colorful. The service was very quick and Natalie was such a sweetheart. I ordered a skinny margarita and the Caesar salad salad with shrimp. My friends ordered a queso, street corn, and the empanadas. The presentation was spectacular and whimsical. The skinny margarita was the perfect drink to pair with my salad. I ordered this with a tajin rim and it was delicious. My salad was very filling and the Chipotle Caesar dressing was yummy. My friends loved their drinks and meals as well, and I am excited to come back here again soon! I'm unsure how the parking situation is as I parked at my friend's apartment around the corner and we walked here.

    Taco salad with ground beef
    Clyde M.

    The food here was decent not the best Mexican food I've had. I would go back again and try their enchiladas and maybe their fajitas. Their service was slow and I had to keep telling the server to bring us water. It wasn't even busy so I don't know our service was slow. Great outside sitting and view of Edgewater. The service is why I am not giving them more stars. Took them forever to bring condiments, made me feel they forgot.

    Weekly specials
    Anita G.

    Have loved the Tamale Co tamales at the Yelp event at the Science Center and was delighted to see one in College Park. So very scrumptious!! I do love tamales! Jason, the bartender was helpful in suggesting beers and friendly. Food, ambience,and staff all excellent! Will definitely be back!

    The Owner, Jennifer, and some of her family. She's so kind.
    Chelsea S.

    I had such an amazing experience here. I was out with friends celebrating a birthday, and we decided to stop in for some mezcal. The four of us sat at the bar and were greeted right away. The bartender was quick, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about their selections. They even brought out chips and salsa while we looked over the menu. The place itself is fun, lively, and full of color and music. It's on the smaller side, but the seating is well laid out, and there are outdoor tables as well. Just as we were getting ready to leave, the couple sitting behind us sent over a round of drinks for my birthday. When I walked over to thank them, I learned it was the owner, Jennifer. It was such a thoughtful gesture, not only showing appreciation for a customer, but doing so while simply enjoying dinner with her family, with no expectation of recognition. It truly made the night even more special.

    Margarita,  happy hour daily specials
    Deborah B.

    The margarita happy hour special was delicious, & I loved the edible garnish. Their food is good, but just a drink is a treat. I really like the mural, lighting, & decor. Festive.

    Weekly special
    Kimberly K.

    Colorful and lively looking restaurant with all the strings hanging down from the ceiling. Chicken tamales were soft and warm. Beans and rice was yummy with good flavors. Came during brunch time and it wasn't that busy but waited for a bit longer to place our order in. So many chips with mild and hot salsa. Was so full afterwards. They have different special during the week and would like to check out their taco Tuesdays

    Enchiladas
    Luke B.

    My wife and I were nearby for Freehand Fest in the parking lot out back, so we went inside for some lunch (and AC). From start to finish, exceptional food and service. We sat at the bar and ordered the Chicken Enchiladas ($18) and the El Tri ($12). Both were fantastic. The green sauce on the enchiladas was perfectly tangy and the pickled red onions were a nice touch. The refried beans were some of the best I've had. $18 seems a little expensive for enchiladas, but they give you a lot of food. Even sharing between the two of us, we weren't able to finish everything. The plating is really nice as well. I ended up coming back a week later during the College Park Jazzfest and had a Tijuana Chipotle Caesar Salad ($12) and Chips & Queso ($7). The salad was really good. I loved the chipotle sauce - I'll probably order that on the side with other dishes in the future. The queso needed to be melted more, but more than adequate for our group of three. Looks like they have some pretty good Marg specials too, so definitely a spot I'll be visiting again.

    Mango marg
    Sam D.

    Al away in the look out for Mexican food and tamale delivered. Stopped by for a late brunch (they serve brunch till 3pm). The breakfast burrito hit the spot. It had steak, scrambled eggs, cheese and pico. Loved to see the trio dipper included fresh guacamole. The margarita were perfectly balanced with flavor but not overly strong. Loved their outside dinning. Glad we explored this hidden gem and will be too

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    Audra K.

    OH. MY. GOODNESS! This place was FANTASTIC!! The vibe is adorable and so cute inside! We love all of the colorful decorations. We started with drinks and apps. My husband ordered the Me La Pelas - he said it tasted just as it was described on the menu. I had the sangria and we had the guacamole and Mexican street corn to start. The corn was not on the cob and it came warm. It was so good! Super cheesy and flavorful. It also came in this cute little cart. I ordered the carne asada fajitas and my husband had the shrimp tamales- I forget the actual name. Everything was so good and presented beautifully. Sarah was our bartender and server. She was very helpful and made a great drink! We will definitely be back!

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    1 month ago

    Fantastic food & service! Went there last night and had an awesome experience! Sangria was amazing, same with the street corn dip.

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    Best Mexican we have had since moving to Florida. Super friendly staff. Great food and drinks!!!

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