Mexican · Restaurant · Moved
Tamale Boy
Gluten free menu
Gluten free items are marked, but the kitchen and fryer are shared. Great if you avoid gluten; celiacs should ask first.
What to order
Oaxacan banana-leaf tamales only
Known for: Oaxacan banana-leaf tamales
1764 NE Dekum St; 2323 N Williams Ave (Tamale Boy HQ); 12960 SE 162nd Ave, Happy ValleyDirections ↗Update: The N Russell shop and the airport stand are closed. The new HQ is on N Williams.
Why it's rated this way
Tamales are masa steamed in husk or banana leaf and considered safe; other items share surfaces with flour tortillas and tortas.
How to order safely
Tamales (Oaxaqueño or Norteño). Be cautious with everything else.