Tamale Hut Cafe

8300 Cermak Rd, Riverside
(708) 442-0948

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Dr. Cat

Best vegan tamales! Absolutely awesome and satisfied. Love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carrie Vinarsky

Great vegan Tamala’s ! Lots of options

Angelina Gutierrez

I feel really bad leaving a review like this
because the guy who seemed to be the owner tried to make conversation and was very friendly, but these are some of the worst tamales I’ve ever had…. I paid $19.99 for HALF a dozen: ordered cheese and the cheese was so awful it tasted like nacho cheese sauce in a tamale. Green Chicken was EXTREMELY dry and on top of that the guy microwaved the tamales, so do not expect them to be fresh. :(
I walked into the bathroom and everything is very outdated, it seems the business is hanging on by a thread and that’s why they don’t serve fresh tamales, they might not have daily clientele. Won’t be coming back here :( I wish them luck

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Carol Rich

Today was a beautiful day for tamales! 🫔🫔🫔

My last trip to the area was when I noticed Tamale Hut Café and made note to stop next time I was in the city - today was the day!

I knew that this would be an awesome place for a great authentic tamale - I was definitely spot on.

I LOVE the vegan options offered - I tried a broccoli 🥦, a mushroom 🍄, and a chicken tamale. The green sauce was a very flavorful addition.

What made my experience the best was the customer service provided by Alex - very welcoming when I told him I was excited this was my first visit.

The café is so clean. And seating is open, airy and spacious - makes the atmosphere inside bright and comfortable.

A worthwhile stop-in for a great bite, lunch or dinner - support them!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tamales with Green Hot Sauce, Broccoli Tamales

Jess D

These are the most dry bland tamales I’ve ever had. Definitely not worth the price, even if someone gave me these for free, I wouldn’t eat them. Same goes for their elotes 🤮

Food: 1

Stephanie Camille

Ordered tamales, guy took our money, turned around and microwaved tamales for me. Bro what

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Julie Barnett

I love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bonifacia Rivera

I was hesitate at first to stop in because ive never seen a soul come in or out. I do regret it! The worse tamales I've ever had. The green salsa lacked flavor. I also ordered an elote the guy microwaved the corn. It also was not worth the money.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Lauren Dimayuga

I’m sorry, but I will be brutally honest and say that the tamales here are NOT worth it. They’re 2.99 a piece, and they lacked flavor. The green salsa didn’t help either because it didn’t taste like anything and wasn’t spicy. For a small cup of rice that also was flavorless, 5 dollars?!

To top it all off, the person who took our order and served us was making racist remarks. Assumed we were Chinese and kept using his fingers to pull his eyes outward to mimic “asian eyes”. It was extremely off-putting and disappointing. Won’t ever be coming back.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Nikki Blackwell

Not sure why this place is not packed. Best tamales I’ve had. My first time here and Alex was so polite. Tamales came out quick, hot and extra yummy, had to order more to go.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese & Jalapeno Spinach Cheese & Jalapeno, Bean Tamales, Spinach Tamales, Cheese Tamales, Bean w Green Salsa

Frances Polk

Great food

Parking: Food is Good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tamales with Green Hot Sauce

Bea D

Awesome place and food. The owner os very commited.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Leticia Zavala

I've passed this restaurant multiple times to and from work for weeks. I'm so so glad I finally stopped in. Tamales were delicious. Jalapeno and cheese ones are my all time favorite. So many options to choose from. The owner was so wonderful and made you feel at home. Amazing artwork for sale as well!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Tamales, Chicken Tamales with Green Hot Sauce

Timothy P.

I don't recall going here...odd, very odd.

Brad Topol

Super friendly and fantastic tamales! We'll be coming back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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