Tamale Guy Chicago

Tamale Guy Chicago serves legendary tamales

You may know him as Claudio or simply as the tamale guy, but if you are a Chicagoan odds are you’ve encountered him on the city streets peddling piping hot tamales out of his legendary red cooler. Claudio is part of the fabric of our city and we are proud to announce the opening of Tamale Guy Chicago with his business partner Chef Pierre Vega. The menu includes Claudio’s signature tamales plus quite a few exciting additions. We can’t wait to welcome you!

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About the Tamale Guy

You may know him as Claudio or simply as the tamale guy, but if you are a Chicagoan odds are you’ve encountered him on the city streets peddling piping hot tamales out of his legendary red cooler. Claudio is part of the fabric of our city and we are proud to announce the opening of Tamale Guy Chicago with his business partner Chef Pierre Vega. The menu includes Claudio’s signature tamales plus quite a few exciting additions. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Menu

Everyday Specials

SOUP COMBO — Cup of Fideo soup with quesadillas (Wed-Fri) — $5.50

CHILAQUILES VERDE — Tortillas simmered in salsa verde with rice, beans, egg; avocado +2, extra egg +1.50 — $10.00

CHORIZO AND POTATO BURRITO — Chorizo, rice, beans, scrambled egg, queso Chihuahua — $8.50

OXTAIL BIRRIA TACOS — Pickled veg, avocado salsa, consommé; add crispy Oaxacan queso +3 (two tacos per order) — $10.00

COCHINITA PIBIL TACOS — Roasted pork, pickled veg, habanero salsa; add queso Chihuahua +3 (three tacos) — $9.50