Tamale Boy Dekum

Name: Tamale Boy Dekum
Address: 1764 NE Dekum St, Portland, Oregon, 97211, US
Telephone: (503) 206-8022
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.50

Mexican restaurant

Location: 1764 NE Dekum St, Portland, OR 97211, United States
Phone: (503) 206-8022
Price: $$

Opening hours

Sunday: 9 am-8 pm
Monday: 11 am-9 pm
Tuesday: 11 am-9 pm
Wednesday: 11 am-9 pm
Thursday: 11 am-9 pm
Friday: 11 am-9 pm
Saturday: 9 am-9 pm

Food & drink

Vibe

Guacamole

Burrito

Tamale

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Reviews

Not sure why this place has so many good reviews.
The two tamales that we ordered on a plate were really bland and wet.
Unseasoned veggies.
Bland salsas. The Frito was very delicious with great beans and eggs.
But the tamales themselves were bit authentic tasting at all. Also you are expected to tip even though you have to bus your own table.
🤷‍♀️ Also you have to bus your own table

Super delicious! It's and order at the counter spot, with only outdoor seating, but walled in and plenty of heaters to keep warm on the chilly days.
Restrooms are available, as well. I had the chilaquiles and it did not disappoint.
The salsa that came with the chips and salsa was also bomb.
This will definitely be a place on my normal rotation from now on.

Tamale Boy has been a place I've been eyeing for years now but just haven't gotten the chance to trying out yet and I am happy (or sad?) to report that I have been missing out and I regret not going here earlier! I ordered a pickup order through their website which worked well, with my only feedback being that they should add descriptions of each item within Clover as I had to go back and fourth between the menu and the online ordering interface.
I got two tamales and both of them were absolutely amazing.
I haven't had tamales this good in my life and I'm so happy I found another amazing restaurant I will be coming back to.
I highly recommend Tamale Boy, 10/10!