Speedy Tamales

1035 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights
(847) 378-8179

Recent Reviews

Cheryl S.

I tried to go here but it's in a small parking lot which was full and they parked their truck taking up 4 spaces. Cleary they don't want people to come to their Restaurant. I thought if they are that rude I'll pass. I drive by all the time and It's always like that. That's actually what caught my eye but then realized it was what prevented from going there.

Kylene Wolfe

My family and I just had a great experience with Speedy Tamales. The food was delicious and they even gave of some extra tamales to try, which we will definitely be buying next time. I had the chance to chat a bit with the owner and he was so nice, and so was his mother! Great place to stop for a bite to eat.

Sandy G.

Would give zero stars if I could. I ordered on Uber Eats, delivery person said the restaurant was closed and they left our order outside in the rain. To make things worse, when we did get our order it was completely wrong. The order was missing my sopa and the correct tamales and was very expensive not worth the money

Frank Liquori

These guys brought out their food truck to a party I was at and the food was really good!!!I will be going to their restaurant for dinner.Good stuff guys!

Kanu K

I have tried their tamales before a month ago and they were pretty decent. However, this week decided to try their veggie tacos and tamales. I will never go back again. They have 2 option for veggie tacos and we got both. They were terrible. Their avocado taco is a joke. It is old, sour guacamole with cheese and tortilla. THATS IT. The guacamole was so sour as if you are trying to keep old guacamole fresh. My husband had their “avocado” tacos and got sick from this. Their other veggie taco was their spinach taco, absolutely nothing to rave about or go back for. This was probably the only edible thing from this order. Again, it was tortilla, sautéed spinach with onions, and cheese. This time their tamales were old old and dry with close to no filling. If you are going to run a business with vegetarian options, please make them fresh. This was disgusting and will never go back.

Kanan KothariDamania

I have tried their tamales before a month ago and they were pretty decent. However, this week decided to try their veggie tacos and tamales. I will never go back again. They have 2 option for veggie tacos and we got both. They were terrible. Their avocado taco is a joke. It is old, sour guacamole with cheese and tortilla. THATS IT. The guacamole was so sour as if you are trying to keep old guacamole fresh. My husband had their “avocado” tacos and got sick from this. Their oth

Kyle Turner

I bought 6 tamales the other day, only received 5 in my bag. I said whatever and let it go. My 1 star review is for the MEAT filled tamale I received with my jalapeño order

Sus Lol

Very good green salsa tamales. At first I thought they put a bunch of the bland chewy part on the tamales but once you get to the middle of the tamale you taste the pork and the delicious salsa verde. Would recommend trying their tamales.

Joanna Lazarz

Absolutely delicious!!! Fantastic place. Clean interior. Supervisor is just a amazing guy! So kind, so nice and you can tell he loves his job. Tamales are very fresh, and you can tell they are made with heart. Will be coming here more often.

Cindy Penaloza

We dined in and the food was delicious! Everything was seasoned well and had wonderful flavors!!!

Silvvia Orozco

Tamales like a rock ,we can’t even eat that.

Josh Barreto

Had an excellent experience at Speedy Tamales yesterday. Both the green and red pork tamales were delicious and filling. The green salsa is my favorite and packs some good heat! I don't live in the area -- but next time I am around I will stop by again & you should too!!

Tara Davis

Not going back/ decided to take a chance on the tamales , I’m which they were ok not a lot of meat or green sauce, flavor less- the tacos ? extremely questionable ? the meat is very tough ( dog meat?) I get dog meat vibes & the sauce they use is to cover it up,,,,, not feeling it- I was really hoping for a good experience I’ll stick to the place I know better,,,,,

Bob Wainer

Being vegetarian was excited to try the tamales several options . Everything we have had to eat was excellent and fresh .what a treat to have this place nearby us . Missed them a ton when they had to close for pandemic . Truly great sauces , food and vibes!

chris Brush

Their pork is unbelievable, get it in either a burrito or tacos it is truly awesome. Ever since we found it me and my co workers have ordered many times

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