Mexican · Restaurant
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.
- Order
- Oaxacan banana-leaf tamales only
- Where
- unclear (historically NE Dekum St and N Russell St, Portland)
- Know
- Ask about lard if relevant
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.
Where we found it (4)
Status check due: recent evidence is thin or conflicting. Researched September 2026. Kitchens change, so always confirm with staff.