Aaron H.
12/17/2025
Flavortown is back!! All week I've been hearing Portland has a great food scene and Tamale Boy didn't disappoint. The restaurant is a chill place with indoor and outdoor seating. Menu options...
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1764 NE Dekum St
Portland, OR 97211
Tamale Boy, founded by Jaime Soltero Jr. in 2008 as Mayahuel Catering, has grown into a vibrant food truck catering and restaurant business with locations in Portland and Happy Valley. With a focus on affordability and approachability, Tamale Boy offers a seasonally changing menu that showcases the diverse cuisine from various regions of Mexico.
Driven by a passion to educate the Northwest about the true flavors and diversity of Mexican food, Tamale Boy aims to fuel the world with their culture, inviting visitors to experience their creativity and culinary expertise at one of their three locations.
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Sean R.
11/28/2025
These tamales are stuffed FAT! I've never bought tamales at an actual brick & mortar restaurant and they are a bit more expensive than your typical street vendor at around $8 per, but boy are they...
Troy M.
12/14/2025
WOW. It took way longer than it should have for me to try this place, and honestly, I'm mad I didn't come sooner. Tamale Boy is absolutely amazing. I'm completely hooked on the Norteño Chile...
Winter B.
8/27/2025
I was not disappointed with my meal here. I got the carnitas burrito (14$) and it was amazing. Tortilla was soft and chewy, the carnitas were cooked well, and I loved the addition of rice beans...
Mark N.
12/25/2025
Great food. Had a nachos and it was piled high. Would definitely return if in the neighborhood. Was recommended by friends
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