Tamaleria Dona Amada - Waukegan

I love this place! I had to order for me and also for large groups for the work and it is always good! the people have actually asked to go back.

Friendly enough owner/staff...but we are lunches on new years eve..ab tamalees were not available. they only made them for advanced orders.

Service is the worst thing I ordered before work to the breakfast and I waited for my turn for 15 minutes, and that was a keerl after me and a OLd type.

I had high hopes based on the reviews, and I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. I'm originally from Chicago and currently living elsewhere, so I was on the hunt for the best tamales. The tamales with the red sauce were fantastic, and my partner thought there was just the right amount of sauce on the green ones. Honestly, they could really brag about their green ones! At just over $28 for 12 tamales, the price is excellent. In Chicago, I can spend $40 for 12 that don't even come close in quality. If you're able to, I highly recommend visiting this restaurant for authentic, high-quality tamales.

The steak tacos, tamale, guacamole, and salsas were all fresh and authentic Mexican dishes. They even sell and ship tamales. Honestly, the photo doesn’t do it justice!