Tamale Boy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tamale Boy |
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| Current owner(s) | Jaime Soltero Jr. |
| Food type | Mexican |
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| State | Oregon |
| Country | United States |
Tamale Boy is a Mexican restaurant chain. It has several locations in the Portland, Oregon area in the United States.
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What is Tamale Boy?
Tamale Boy is known for serving delicious Mexican food. They offer many traditional dishes.
Popular Dishes
The menu at Tamale Boy includes several well-known Mexican foods:
- Tamales: These are masa (corn dough) wrapped around a filling. They are steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf. Fillings can be meat, cheese, or vegetables.
- Burritos: A large tortilla wrapped around a filling. The filling often includes meat, beans, rice, and cheese.
- Enchiladas: These are corn tortillas rolled around a filling. They are covered with a chili sauce.
- Mole: This is a rich, complex sauce. It is often made with chili peppers, spices, and sometimes chocolate. It is served over meat.
- Posoles: This is a hearty soup or stew. It is made with hominy (dried corn kernels). It often includes pork or chicken.
How Tamale Boy Started
Tamale Boy began as a small business. It grew from a food cart to a restaurant chain.
From Food Cart to Restaurant
Initially, Tamale Boy operated as a food cart. A food cart is a small, mobile kitchen. It serves food from a street or public space. In 2014, Tamale Boy opened its first "brick and mortar" restaurant. This means it became a permanent building. This first restaurant was in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Northeast Portland.
Growing Locations
The restaurant quickly became popular. In 2016, a second location opened. This new spot was on Russell Street in north Portland. It is part of the Eliot neighborhood.
Future Plans
The owner, Jaime Soltero Jr., has plans for more growth. In 2020, he announced plans to open in a food hall. This new location would be in Happy Valley. A food hall is a large building with many different food vendors. In 2022, Soltero also shared plans to move the company's main office. The headquarters would move from Portland to Tigard.
