Tamalcalli The Tamale, Taco & Cerveza stand

One of my favorite spots downtown!

They're not shy with the meat! the salsas are amazing! Delicious!!!

Writing this rn with a happy smile & a very full stomach….
FAST, FRIENDLY, & 4EVER AN AMAZING FAMILY MEMORY! I luv 2 try the deluxe or combo burritos @ different Mexican places, & here I tried the Cali-like Costello’s burrito…ahhhhh it was perfect ?. It had pico de gala, sour cream, guacamole, French fries, & steak just a great combo!!
We had a kind waitress who had only been there for 2 days but she was very comfortable & luved all our dumb questions. Luv this place a lot! Will definitely come again! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lupe's Quesabirria Tacos, Costello's Burrito

Ordered the quesabirria and they were okay. Not a whole lot of food or flavor for the price. The biggest problem was that the consummè was literally just beef stock. Not even a real soup as they described it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Lupe's Quesabirria Tacos

I ordered small cheese dip, chips, and a large draft beer. $17
My friend ordered 2 ala cart items and really enjoyed both of them.
You order and pay at the register. The menu was printed so small I could hardly see it with my readers. Metal, backless, stools, and a few metal chairs.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Staff was kind and the food was absolutely amazing. If I ever come back to Little Rock I will be eating here again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic staff & food

Vegetarian options: Needs tamales that have no cheese. Lactose intolerance is a thing now

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips, Guacamole & Chips

Ate here while in Little Rock visiting after some locals recommended trying this place. This is some of the best Mexican food I've ever had, very flavorful and the prices were very good as well. It was so good we went back again before we left town. If you are in the area definitely check it out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco Plate

Best birria in town, service is great, definitely love to be back

Kid-friendliness: They were super kind with the kids

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lupe's Quesabirria Tacos

Not bad but not a total fan of these tamales. I tried the chicken salsa verde tamale & jalapeño cheese tamale & I liked the jalapeño cheese one more. The chicken tamale wasn't spicy at all, they do give you a red sauce & green sauce on the side but I didn't feel like those added to the flavors of the tamale. It wasn't spicy enough for me. The rice and beans were good. The chicken flautas I wasn't a fan of either. It was super crunchy & the chicken was super bland. Took one bite & tossed the rest. The guac on the side was amazing though.
My to go order was packaged wonderfully, presentation was beautiful. No issues with service. Atmosphere is nice in the restaurant. prices are super reasonable considering it's Little Rock.

Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options. Jalapeño cheese tamale, spinach tamale & bean and cheese tamale, also have burritos, and dessert tamales.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Few have eaten more Catholic Church Tamale fundraisers or ridden a bike to and chowed down on street tacos more than I have. I'm told this shop opened two years ago, a progression from a successful taco truck venture. It says something that the staff is as caring and proficient even with the owners not on the premises at the time I visited. The food is respectable and service top notch. My only rub is that their Hot Red sauce needs to be kicked up a notch. It mildly opens the sinuses but fails to make one grab for a glass of water. The failure to make my nose run from the "Hot" red sauce is the only reason I withheld one star. But, anytime I return to Little Rock for a bike ride, you can bet this will be the one place I'll return to try the next item on the menu. Enjoy the video. This crew is worth it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco Plate

Had the loaded nachos with steak. Beware the steak comes in super small pellets and we’re pretty chewy. They also ONLY gave me a tablespoon of guacamole. Plus the meal looked nothing like the picture, a 5 year old could have made it the way they did. Just not good. The fried cheesecake was good though. The order was also incomplete

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

What great AUTHENTIC Mexican food! Best tamale I've ever had. Great cheese dip!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tamales Combo

Our flight landed at 9pm so we needed something open late and this place hit the spot! Friendly and fast service, tasty food, spicy salsa, and a refreshing margarita.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

I ordered the Chiliqueles, and just to keep this brief: if you’re looking for some authentic, home feeling chiliqueles then this is the place. I’ve been craving some for the past few months and this made me feel nostalgic. Pina y Coco tamale was amazing as well! Soft in texture and heavy on taste!
Music taste is great too lol