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Reviews for Tamale Boy Russell in Portland, OR

Jeremy Freier 1 year ago
5

This new up and coming spot near the popular Mississippi Ave neighborhood is incredible. I was trying to go to Por Que No? down... the road and ran into the predictably long line. I looked up other restaurants in the area and decided to give Tamale Boy a try.The food was out of this world delicious. The tamales and the burrito I tried were the best I've had in quite some time. Dare Isay better than Por Que No? Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed. Read more

Amanda Kamm (Amazing) 1 year ago
5

The food is delicious and the staff are kind and friendly. I got the shrimp burrito with cream sauce. My mouth is in heaven... every time. Their tamales are sooo good and the hot cheese dip is addictive! It is well worth driving out of your way to enjoythe food! Read more

Raquel Renee 1 year ago
5

I would have a photo of the food to share, howler it was too delicious! Hands down excellent happy hour!

Hellohi 1 year ago
5

Came here the first the first time and was so happy by how good it was. So good that I came back a couple days later. However,... this time my Brussel sprouts were burnt, the chips in my nachos were all crumbs and I found a metal wire in my tamale. Taste isstill amazing so I?ll try one more time to see which time was a fluke. *(Update) Have come here several more times and thesecond time was definitely the fluke. Because every time I?ve been back since, it?s been amazing! Food is so good! Worth it Read more

Kacey 2 years ago
3

Parking was easy, no wait, staff were nice. The queso fundido is something to behold, quite larger than anyone can eat though.... Nachos were amazing and the chorizo very good. My partner however hated his burrito, it was flavorless and dry. The margaritasare really sour and while the jar-drink idea can be cute, beer in a mason jar looks like piss. The awkwardly small seating ismade worse by the lack of any atmosphere, no music was playing, it felt bizarre. It's a place with a lot of potential that Imight get to-go or try again in 3months+ to see if anything is different. Read more

Beth 2 years ago
5

We came in during happy and Lauren was the bartender/server. We ordered off the happy hour menu. Great bargains, Fantastic... Food. We had the queso fundido, the tostadas the nachos the guacamole and chips and the chicharrones.... All were great.. Nicefriendly staff. Kip and I will definitely be coming back.. Thank you Lauren for you service, you were attentive even while youwere very busy... Read more

Dale Gardner 2 years ago
5

Wow!!! This place was AMAZING!! I had a burrito filled with their pork, cheese and rice, and it had to be one of the best I have... had anywhere, and I am from New Mexico. My wife had a pork tamale and it was amazing as well. This is a must stop if you wantsome amazing food. They also have many choices of beer some that are made on site Read more

Erika Olcott 2 years ago
5

We hired Tamale Boy for our wedding in June of 2021 and they were awesome! We had 2 people serving our guests the things we... ordered for our taco bar. We had about 60 people and everyone really enjoyed the food! Because they use corn tortillas and hadvegetarian options, vegetarian and gluten free guests were all able to have their fill of food! We also got leftovers after thewedding was over, so we had a TON of leftovers! I highly recommend these guys for catering! Read more