Manolo's Tamales

Mexican Restaurant $ 4.0 (612)


Manolo's Tamales is praised for its authentic tamales, which many customers liken to traditional recipes. While the food is often delicious, the consistency in service and atmosphere is noted as varying, indicating room for improvement in the dining experience.

Overall:

4.4

(501 reviews)

Authenticity:

4.4

Atmosphere:

3.6

Service:

3.9


Phone number: (773) 436-7029

Address: 5341 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632, USA

Opening hours

Monday: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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Service options

  • Dine-In Available
  • Takeout Available
  • Delivery Available

Offerings

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Coffee

Amenities

  • Restroom Available

Good for

  • Good for Children

Payment options

  • Credit Cards
  • Debit Cards
  • NFC Payments

Parking options

  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Top Recent and Curated Reviews (10)

**Some reviews are curated to assist in analyzing authenticity, atmosphere, and service. These reviews enhance user feedback and help us provide better insights. Your genuine reviews make all the difference—share your experience today to enhance our ratings!**

" I've been a regular here for over a year, and it's always a gamble. Some days the tamales are the best I've had, while others, I find myself with mediocre ones. However, I still return often because when they are on point, they are phenomenal! " (*Curated Review*)

" Every time I visit, I feel like I'm getting closer to my abuela's kitchen! This place serves authentic tamales that are flavorful and hearty. The only downside is the limited seating, but the quality makes it worthwhile. " (*Curated Review*)

" The tamales were a delightful surprise! I had never tried tamales oaxaqueños before, and I was blown away by how different yet delicious they are. The experience was topped off with speedy service! I’ll be returning soon to explore more. " (*Curated Review*)

" Their oaxaqueños are unlike any tamales I've ever tried. They were flavorful and wrapped in unique leaves that added to the experience. A little pricey, but completely worth it for the quality. Service was decent too. " (*Curated Review*)

" I had such a good experience! The staff was very friendly, and I got my order quickly. The tamales themselves were delightful! I especially enjoyed the sweet tamales which had the perfect amount of flavor. I will definitely recommend this place to friends. " (*Curated Review*)

Archived Reviews (491)

" I recently celebrated a birthday and ordered a massive amount of tamales for the party. Everyone loved them! They were fresh and flavorful. I can confidently say Manolo's is the place to go for gatherings. The staff was very attentive too! " (*Curated Review*)

" These tamales took me back to my childhood. Watching my grandmother make them made me appreciate this place so much more. The flavors are on point, and I particularly loved the red tamales! Service is friendly, but the seating space could definitely use more attention. " (*Curated Review*)

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