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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 61 reviews

What User doesn't like about Tamales A Mexican Joint:
The food was very good, but it was pricey for Mexican cuisine. The drinks were generally not strong enough. The service was commendable. However, it was disappointing to pay premium prices and then find that sides and extra tortillas were charged separately. I probably won't be back. View all feedback. What User likes about Tamales A Mexican Joint:
The food was fresh and fantastic!! There were the usual on the menu chicken, beef, pork, fish. There were also duck tacos, which were awesome. I will definitely be returning. View all feedback.

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4.2 ★ from 10 reviews

The crispy ententacos are what brings us back and forth. the pumpkin and mushrooms are also good choices.

The food was fresh and fantastic!! There were the usual on the menu chicken, beef, pork, fish. There were also duck tacos, which were awesome. I will definitely...

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Went on a Saturday night but was not too crowded. Great margaritas. Food was good not great. They do have the best key lime pie.

This place never disappoints. It's been there 23 years for a reason. Very yummy! I can't wait to go back!

Food went slightly downhill. I think more ‘filler ‘ was used. Prices increased. But nice server.

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4.2 ★ from 61 reviews
CarolynG
05.08.2023 - 16:09

The crispy duck tacos are what keeps bringing us back. The pumpkin and mushroom tamales are both good choices too.

JILLM
05.08.2023 - 16:09

Great food and service as always. Love their skinny margarita's.

Vinny
05.08.2023 - 16:09

We had not been to Tamales for a while and were happily surprised with how good our meals were. The service was great and all the food was excellent. The mole s...

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OpenTable
05.08.2023 - 16:09

When we arrived for our reservation, we were informed by the hostess that they do not know how to use OpenTable, so they could not honor our reservation . Howev...

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AlanH
05.08.2023 - 16:09

Disappointed. We used to come here often, but now I remember why we have chosen other options. Reservation from Open Table seemed to mean nothing (we waited abo...

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