Flaco's Tacos is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Near North Side, Chicago.

1. Flaco's Tacos

7.1
46 E Chicago Ave (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Near North Side · 58 tips and reviews

Stefanie darryl S.Stefanie darryl Segovia: Awesome tamales! Good stuff!!

Rich S.Rich Santana: Some of the best mexican I've had in a long time. One of the best tamales I had ever!

Danny H.Danny Hernandez: The food here has gotten significantly worse. The steak was dry, the pastor was tasteless and the tamale was burnt. The lemonade was the only upside to this experience.

Frontera Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Near North Side, Chicago.

2. Frontera Grill

8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 256 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: On recent visits, we enjoyed top-notch seviche, a satisfying tamal de chivo (goat), and lovely torta de elote for dessert. Read more.

Miguel F.Miguel Fernandez D: Must try the tamales. The spicy margarita is awesome.

laroklarok: Frog legs tamal was delish! Also sopa azteca! And blue agave margarita!!

MCA Farmers Market is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Near North Side, Chicago.

3. MCA Farmers Market

8.0
220 E Chicago Ave (Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Market · Streeterville · 6 tips and reviews

Nina F.Nina Feliciano: Get the mushroom tamales with chili. You're welcome.

Pauline K.Pauline K: Great produce flowers people location ❤️

Megan H.Megan H: Open 9am-4pm on Tuesdays thru 10/27/10 in the plaza in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Henry's Swing Club is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Near North Side, Chicago.

4. Henry's Swing Club

18 W Hubbard St (btwn N State St & N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 36 tips and reviews

Anthony M.Anthony Martorina: Order the giant tamale before they run out!

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Love their cocktails and sliders. Just let the server know your favorite type of liquor and style and they can recommend the best drink!

PureWowPureWow: Welcome to cocktail heaven. Read more.

Sable Kitchen & Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Near North Side, Chicago.

5. Sable Kitchen & Bar

505 N State St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 198 tips and reviews

Andie C.Andie Cumber: Sweet corn tamales, roasted poblano, pumpkin seed mole and egg on top has just the right amount of heat so your sinuses are not wide open!

Mike C.Mike Chernysh: The veggie sliders were great and so were the deviled eggs. Highly recommend their cocktail menu.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Thought you'd want to know: Sable Kitchen & Bar has been nominated for Best New Beverage Program in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.

Portillo's is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Near North Side, Chicago.

6. Portillo's

8.9
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 667 tips and reviews

Stuart K.Stuart Kohl: Get a dog, get an Italian beef but also get a tamale on the side. They are amazing.

jireselljiresell: The best hot dogs! Krinkle cut fries! Get a tamale. And a combo need and sausage with giardenara!

ManbqueManbque: Great burger, better fries, and outstanding chocolate cake. Trust me on the cake.

Theory is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Near North Side, Chicago.

7. Theory

6.9
9 W Hubbard St (at N State St), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Near North Side · 72 tips and reviews

Jessie C.Jessie Clapper: The short rib tamales are delicious.

Bryan S.Bryan Schatz: Hands down, my favorite sports bar in Chicago. Try the crab dip and the nacho bites to start!

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Save the yelling and arm-waving for the Wrigleyville sports bars; this newcomer is for the sophisticated sports fan. The stools are cushioned, the music is mixed, and the specialty drinks are potent. Read more.

Mr. Beef is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Near North Side, Chicago.

8. Mr. Beef

8.1
666 N Orleans St (at Huron St.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 46 tips and reviews

Carlos C.Carlos Castaneda: Best beef in the city! Order your beef hot and juicy

ThrillistThrillist: Mr. Beef is the BEST Italian beef. Read more.

Joe B.Joe Born: order the Italian beef, consume, have life changing experience.

Al's #1 Italian Beef is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Near North Side, Chicago.

9. Al's #1 Italian Beef

8.4
169 W Ontario St (at Wells), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · River North · 85 tips and reviews

Lina G.Lina Gonzo: Get the Italian Beef with Peppers, fries, and a drink. Sounds simple? It is. The taste is incredible!

Matt T.Matt Thompson: Best beef in the city! A must have if you're from outta town. Always have specials and a friendly staff to serve you!

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try one of the dipped beef sandwiches - they've been a Chicago staple for 70 years. As seen on Man v Food: Chicago.

Cantina Laredo is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Near North Side, Chicago.

10. Cantina Laredo

508 N State St (btwn W Grand Ave & W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 130 tips and reviews

Monti B.Monti Bray: Table side guac is muy delicioso and a must!

Kate T.Kate Tibbits: Margaritas=drunk

Scott KleinbergScott Kleinberg: They make the guacamole fresh table side here. It's really delicious so start with that.

Streeter's Tavern is one of The 11 Best Places for Tamales in Near North Side, Chicago.

11. Streeter's Tavern

6.2
50 E Chicago Ave (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Near North Side · 52 tips and reviews

Paula K.Paula Kunin: casual bar , good music , giant yenga, beer pong and foosball

ChadChad: The big mirror on the wall by the men's room is two way... very cool. Piss and make sure no one is messing with your girl at the same time

Dan G.Dan Gaken: Best bathroom in the windy city! The men's room has a two-way mirror looking back into the bar!