Champy's Famous Fried Chicken is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Chattanooga.

1. Champy's Famous Fried Chicken

8.8
526 E Ml King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN
Fried Chicken Joint · Martin Luther King · 85 tips and reviews

Nicole P.Nicole Price: Of course they have amazing chicken, but their tamales are to die for! Definitely give them a try.

Dixie B.Dixie Bagley: Had the Tomatoes, tamales, catfish, and Fried Chicken and we loved it all! Will be back often! Next time gettin my 40!

Emily P.Emily Phillips: the Tamales with Coleslaw were fantastic! And yes, I was skeptical about mixing coleslaw & tamales but it was DELICIOUS!

Champy's Famous Fried Chicken is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Chattanooga.

2. Champy's Famous Fried Chicken

8.8
6925 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN
Fried Chicken Joint · Hickory Valley - Hamilton Place · 11 tips and reviews

Vincent G.Vincent Goldsby: You can never go wrong with the fried chicken. Catfish is also superb. Hot tamales are fabulous! And for someone who's not into them, the chicken livers are tasty!

kenneth C.kenneth Chope: Alwesome food and great atmosphere. Really like the new location.

Eric F.Eric Farmer: The chicken is amazing.

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Chattanooga.

3. Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant

7.3
2102 Hamilton Pl., Chattanooga, TN
Mexican Restaurant · Hickory Valley - Hamilton Place · 41 tips and reviews

Leslie W.Leslie Wyers: Love their chips and salsa. I always get their combination plate the comes with a tamale

Marcelle C.Marcelle Caldwell: I like the tamales

Judy H.Judy Headrick: They have the best tamales

La Altena is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Chattanooga.

4. La Altena

7.9
314 W Main St (Broad St), Chattanooga, TN
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Chattanooga · 16 tips and reviews

Aaron G.Aaron Gustafson: You can’t go wrong with mama’s tamale recipe.

George B.George Bairaktaris: The carnitas platter is excellent. Tender marinated pork, refried beans, rice and plenty of toppings. Plenty to share - if you really want to.

Christopher W.Christopher Williams: THE TAIN!!!

Carnitas Carmelita is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Chattanooga.

5. Carnitas Carmelita

8.0
2604 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN
Mexican Restaurant · Amnicola - East Chattanooga · 6 tips and reviews

Paul W.Paul Worsham: Amazing burritos and tamales! 11/10

Antonio A.Antonio Avendano: Great taste!! With The Original Flavor of Carnitas of Mexico!!! Is Clean and with Cheap prices!They offer Catering service.

Or C.Or Cingilli: Tacos! Tacos! Tacos!

Poblanos Mexican Cuisine is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Chattanooga.

6. Poblanos Mexican Cuisine

7.6
551 River St, Chattanooga, TN
Mexican Restaurant · North Chattanooga · 23 tips and reviews

Janet W.Janet Woods: The chicken tamales are 75% masa and very little bits of cubed chicken. The best thing about it was the sauce. Not impressed.

Margaret C.Margaret Coin: The longhorn quesadilla deserves its great rep-nice smoky flavor. The tamales are tender and tasty. Good guacamole, mild salsa, spicy pico de gallo.

Josué C.Josué Carrillo: The best chips and salsa in town!!

Amigo's Mexican Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Chattanooga.

7. Amigo's Mexican Restaurant

7.9
5450 Hwy 153 (Near Gadd Rd), Hixson, TN
Mexican Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Vincent G.Vincent Goldsby: Queso dip, salsa and chips, quesadillas and tacos are great!

Avi Z.Avi Zelaya: Best restaurant in town!! Everyone needs to come here.

Jonathan L.Jonathan Lee: Not the best choice.

Amigos is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Chattanooga.

8. Amigos

7.5
1906 Dayton Blvd, Chattanooga, TN
Mexican Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Pressed4TimePressed4Time: Ignore the menu and order the Texas Fatijas you won't be disappointed. Also if the salsa is to spicy, order a mild salsa for free and if to mild add one scoop of regular salsa. Perfect.

Jacob B.Jacob Bosworth: Monday night 75¢ tacos

Carl H.Carl Huskins: Tuesday night at this Amigos is half price nacho night. Good place to eat and even better on Tuesday night with half price nachos.

Aji Peruvian Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Chattanooga.

9. Aji Peruvian Restaurant

7.7
5035 Ooltewah Ringgold Rd, Ooltewah, TN
Peruvian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Rachel W.Rachel Wiles: I like the vegetarian and meat sampler dishes. Great service too!

Dan A.Dan Arce: Try the drink called CHICHA MORADA. Unbelievably delicious.

Ellen B.Ellen Bonagua: Super friendly staff and great food

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Chattanooga.

10. The Cheesecake Factory

7.2
2084 Hamilton Place Blvd, Chattanooga, TN
American Restaurant · Hickory Valley - Hamilton Place · 2 tips and reviews

Alex G.Alex Grismer: I know it’s mall food but I haven’t had something here that I did NOT like. The calamari slaps, chicken dishes are good and so is the cheesecake. Great service at the bar!

John M.John Meldorf: Bad Service, not just us but several tables near us. Manager even walked past without responding to my request for his attention😟

El Metate is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Chattanooga.

11. El Metate

7.6
5922 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN
Mexican Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Stephanie D.Stephanie Dickert: Friendly Staff, food was great! They have inexpensive lunch specials that include drink.

Trevin B.Trevin Bernarding: Try the Carnitas with the rojo sauce. Very tender

Brad C.Brad Curtis: Try the tomatillo salsa!