The Tamale Guy

02/18/2024

Guess who’s 59 years young today?!? to THE legendary Tamale Guy Chicago. May life continue you to bring you blessings! What’s your favorite memory with the Tamale Guy? Comment below 👇

12/21/2023

There’s still time to offer for Christmas! We’re open now thru Saturday, 12/23 for pick up at our Logan Square Kitchen. Email 📧 [email protected] to place your order or text 619-756-9057 for quick link for payment!

We are located at 2934 W Diversey Ave (Inside Quality Time). Pick up times 9 am to 1 pm! TAMALES!!

07/25/2023

HELP! The Tamale Guy lost his baby girl / grand daughter, .tati_ earlier today in South Side Chicago W 38Th Place and intersection of S Spaulding Ave. Please help us share! Any info would be greatly appreciated! 😭

Tati is a white brown and black 5lb female parti Yorkie

Call / text 619-756-9057!

02/19/2023

Happy Birthday to THE .guy! What’s your favorite memory of Claudio?

02/17/2022

!!🥳🎉Happy Thursday 🥳🎉 !! Today’s a special day everyone let’s wish our beloved Tamale Guy Claudio a Happy Birthday on his special day ❤️🎂.

01/11/2022

Guess who’s featured on the latest episode of “Street Food Icons” on ?! Check out a little history on how Chicago’s legendary .guy came to be, his battle with and love for Thank you to the crew at VICE Media for making this mini-documentary happen. It was a lot of work but so much fun recording!
Stop by at in Wicker Park to see us or order online or ahead at tamaleguy.com!
THANK YOU Chicago and all tamale lovers for your unwavering support. Claudio loves you!

09/23/2021

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and has produced a SPECIAL SEGMENT hosted by recognizing outstanding contributions and impact of Hispanic members of our beloved Chicago Community.

Claudio .guy is honored and humbled to be featured in this special segment. His love for his amazing tamale lovers in Chicago has been the driving force behind his dedication and resilience throughout the decades. MUCHAS GRACIAS JEFE!

Check out the segment airing this Sunday 09/26 11 p.m. and next Sunday 10/03 at 4:30 p.m. on ABC7!

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09/16/2021

09/16/2021

Today was a fun day with Day Time Chicago crew 🫔 🧡

09/02/2021

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Who’s ready for some authentic style STRAWBERRY-COCONUT 🍓🥥Dessert tamales?! Dip them in our Rum-chata sauce for an explosion of flavors only the .guy knows how to create! 😋

Available THIS WEEKEND along with our delicious BANANA LEAF tamales. All made by hand and made with love! 🫔🧡❤️

ORDER ONLINE or pop by 🙌

QUIEREN 🫔 😋

08/29/2021

HAPPY SUNDAY to all from THE .guy Claudio. He’s eternally grateful for your love and support throughout his difficult journey. Despite all he’s been through he loves Chicago and each and every one of his supporters and lovers.

Have a blessed day, y’all. Make love, not war! 🫔🧡

08/18/2021

📣WICKER PARK ARE YOU READY?! 📣

Claudio is coming HOME! We are excited to announce a banging collaboration with the incredible team at ! Come checkout out our new “Pop-Up” in beautiful Wicker Park. Grab an Upland Champagne Velvet 🍺 and a bag of Pork Tamales 🫔 to fill your soul and tummy! Stayed tuned for details on upcoming opening events. 🤩

Online orders, including delivery 🚚 services coming soon. Walk-ins welcome at !

08/11/2021

.guy delivered fresh, hot 🫔 to and team for lunch today! He’s playing today at Huntington Bank Pavilion. What’s your favorite song by him? 🤔

08/04/2021

PARDON OUR DUST WHILE WE MAKE IMPROVEMENTS! We are temporarily offering WALK-INS ONLY ! You can also catch .guy Claudio at a bar near you! Hit us up if you’d like him to stop by at one of your local bars.

BIG COMING SOON, so stay tuned. Online orders will be temporarily UNAVAILABLE until further notice. 🚧 🦺 🫔

For questions or catering requests, please email us at: [email protected]

08/04/2021

Check out the read below! 🫔 Claudio is so happy to be back out amongst his lovers 🥰

The Tamale Guy debuted on Randolph Street Thursday, July 22, in partnership with Lone Wolf Tavern. Yesterday was a big day for Claudio Velez aka The

07/31/2021

Tamale Season will be LIT 🔥 🫔 😍

The $50 million redevelopment plan will turn the factory into a music venue capable of hosting over 10,000 people. The Chicago City Council last month

07/29/2021

Check out this BEAUTIFUL feature on THE .guy , Claudio Velez’ journey and background. We are humbled by the kind words and unwavering support from the community. We can’t wait to open up Claudio’s own little restaurant! 😍

On behalf of the and his family: THANK YOU 🙏 😭

Credits to and team for the story and pictures 📷

to read the brief and checkout the article on our linktree 😊