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Tamale Boy

4.5

About this business

Tamale Boy is a Mexican restaurant that you absolutely must head to if you are in the Portland Airport area. Offering up delightfully scrumptious tamales, this eatery has patrons willing to drive up from miles away, just to enjoy the tasty treats. Start off the meal with a Guacamole Molcajete (which is guacamole prepared at your table), then try the Oaxaquenos Tamales (wrapped in a banana leaf) or the Norteno Tamales (wrapped in a corn husk) withchicken, pork or vegetables stuffing, and you will certainly want to come back f... read more

Location details

1764 NE Dekum St, Portland, OR, 97211, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.51,169 reviews
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Katie Lamoreaux 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

Great Covid set-up. Ran smoothly, good price, GREAT food. Highly suggest the molé! 

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Gracias! 

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Greg Heller 
5 years ago

I would have recommended tamale boy but after months of frequenting the location at the Portland airport they stopped giving airline employees discounts. I am no longer a loyal customer. 

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Jeremiah Mattos 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Relaxing and fun with great tasty food for all to enjoy. 

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Teresa Ramos 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

I had the Fish Tacos with Corn Tortillas. Very good!! I will be returning!! Love the outdoor seating! 

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Don Weber 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

good. could be spicier 

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Craig Jones 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

I lived in the Yucatán in Mexico for two years. This is probably the most authentic outside of Mexico Pibil and mole i’ve tasted. 

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Walter Bailey 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Great food!! outdoor seating was comfortable and convenient. 

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David Huffaker 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Huge Tamales! Great food! 

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Kim McCarthy-Vestal 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Tamale Boy food cart came to our special event at Grace Community Church. Oh my gosh! You have got to try their food! It is so delicious! 

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How is Tamale Boy rated?

Tamale Boy has a 4.5 star rating with 1,169 reviews. 

When is Tamale Boy open?

Tamale Boy is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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