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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 134 reviews

What User doesn't like about Tamalería Doña Amada:
Best thing about this taco was the onion. Tortilla and meat were both VERY DRY. I don’t think any cook (beginner or trained could turn al pastor meat to a black crisp, which leads me to believe the meat was pre-cooked and then re-heated : Barely any cilantro on it either. I don’t mind the stems, so at least pile on a hefty amount of scraps, please. To anyone out there, though: don’t waste your money here. I recommend... View all feedback. What User likes about Tamalería Doña Amada:
I was really optimistic on the basis of reviews; and I was surprised how good the food was. I'm from Chicago and moved, so I was looking for the best Tamales in the area. Red sauce for Tamale tasted amazing and my husband felt as if there were enough sauce on the green. Actually, they could really say they were green fools. And a little over $28 for 12 fools is a very good price! I can buy 12 for $40 in Chicago and t... View all feedback.

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2.8 ★ from 9 reviews

Great place to buy a very good Tamale especially Rajas tamales, which are more tasty and tasty. You really know how to meet a real taste rajas tamales my favori...

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Tamales are pretty damn good. Also had the Huevos Mexicanas good portion size and filling. Menudo was flavourful but notice it was not like the other menudos I...

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They need to practice better higiene. Was charged for my order, they started cooking it without washing hands. Was not too happy about that.

I went to get tamales around 9:15 am and they tell me : we only have green tamales , WHAT??? A tamaleros and they no have tamales, omg

Best thing about this taco was the onion. Tortilla and meat were both VERY DRY. I don’t think any cook (beginner or trained could turn al pastor meat to a black...

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