Tamale Hut Cafe

8300 Cermak Rd, Riverside
(708) 442-0948

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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

Crystal Aeppli

Y'all! Do NOT sleep on this place!! The vegan Tamales are all delicious! We had all of them! The atole was hot, but also yummy! Alex (I think was his name) is amazing. Great service, quaint spot. Our friend had non-vegan Tamales with el lote and loved everything as well. Definitely will be back here when we're in town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bean Tamales, Sweet Dulce Tamales

Priscilla Jaimes

Vegetarian options: Vegan options. None of the tamales have lard or gluten.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Corn Elote on a Cob Shaved, Bean Tamales, Chicken Tamales with Green Hot Sauce

Bradley Burnett

Great service, great restaurant, horrible food!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

Eva Sanchez

The spinach tamales are my favorite. Get myself a couple dozen everytime I'm in the area

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tinga, Cheese & Jalapeno Spinach Cheese & Jalapeno

Maria Barrera

I ve been going there for years love the Things..I live in the city but go there often.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Madline Squeo

The food sock, its so expensive, and doesn't taste good

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Aracely

Great place, delicious food and great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tinga

Marina Sais

Very yummy with variety of vegan options!

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