50.5
TVFScore

Tom Tom Tamale

4750 South Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago, IL

Summary

Tom Tom Tamale is an iconic Chicago restaurant specializing in tamales and Mexican cuisine. Located on the city's West Side, the restaurant has become a destination for locals and tourists alike, and has been featured on tv shows like No Reservations.

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Chicago 02-02-2009

Peter Engler takes Tony on a tour of the Tom Tom Tamales factory, which first opened its doors in the 1930s.

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