Tamale Boy – Mexican
Vibrant energy pulses through this lively eatery, where the air is thick with the savory scent of bubbling queso fundido and the rhythmic crunch of golden chips meeting fresh, zesty guacamole. The kitchen serves up soul-warming bowls of white pozole and hearty pork leg sandwiches that celebrate bold, traditional flavors, while inventive offerings like the shrimp burger provide a playful, modern twist on coastal classics. Every plate captures a spirited fusion of comfort and culinary craftsmanship, making it an inviting destination for everything from casual snacks to deep, flavorful feasts.
1764, Northeast Dekum Street, Portland, 97211 +15032068022 https://www.tamaleboy.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic
Diet fit at Tamale Boy
Dairy-Free at Tamale Boy
Tamale Boy in Portland has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips and Guacamole and Fried Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Tamale Boy
Tamale Boy in Portland has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips and Guacamole, Ranch Style Eggs and Roasted Corn. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tamale Boy
Tamale Boy in Portland has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips and Guacamole, Roasted Corn and Fried Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Tamale Boy
Tamale Boy in Portland has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips and Guacamole, Ranch Style Eggs and Roasted Corn. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Tamale Boy
Tamale Boy in Portland has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Stuffed Sweet Bread and Tacos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Tamale Boy
Tamale Boy in Portland has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mexican Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Tamale Boy
Tamale Boy in Portland has 15 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mexican Rice, Chips and Guacamole and Black Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at Tamale Boy
Tamale Boy in Portland has 14 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips and Guacamole, Ranch Style Eggs and Roasted Corn. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Tamale Boy
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Divorced Eggs | 34.5 g | 58.5 g |
| Seafood Burrito | 79 g | 50.3 g |
| Chilorio Enchiladas | 66.7 g | 50 g |
| Nacho Fries | 44.2 g | 39.9 g |
| Bean Enchiladas | 56.7 g | 34.8 g |
| Burrito | 46.3 g | 34.5 g |
| Tomato Enchiladas | 34 g | 30.7 g |
| Sikil Pak | 10.9 g | 30.5 g |
| White Pozole | 80.8 g | 29.7 g |
| Drowned Tacos | 84.8 g | 28.1 g |
| Fried Northern Tamal | 30.1 g | 27.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Chips and Guacamole - $12.99: Dried chile oil, roasted sunflower seeds, pico de gallo, freshly fried tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole, Salsa & Chips - $14.99: Dried chile oil, roasted sunflower seeds, pico de gallo, freshly fried tortilla chips, choice of Pico De Gallo or Salsa Roja Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa - $8.99: Freshly fried chips, choice of salsa roja or pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Queso Fundido - $11.99: Melted queso Oaxaca, Jack cheese, poblano sauce, chorizo, grilled onions, poblano peppers, chile oil, Mexican crema, tortilla chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: brunch
- Nachos - $13.99: Crispy tortilla chips, jack cheese cream sauce, black beans, choice of tinga de pollo or carnitas, guacamole, pickled jalapeños Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Nacho Fries - $14.99: Crispy fries, jack cheese cream sauce, black beans, choice of tinga de pollo, carnitas, or chorizo, guacamole, pickled jalapeños Available at: breakfast, brunch
Seasonal Specials
- White Pozole - $16.99: Pork and hominy soup, garlic, spices, cabbage mix, red onion, avocado, radishes, lime, tostadas, hot sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Pork Leg Sandwich - $14.99: Telera bread, habanero mayo, slow cooked shredded pork, chipotle, morita, guajillo, ham, red onion, tomato, avocado, iceberg lettuce, Oaxacan cheese, escabeche Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Beef Meatball Soup - $14.99: Ground beef and pork meatballs, tomato, garlic, mint stock, carrots, potato, pickled jalapeños, corn tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Burger - $16.99: Housemade shrimp patty, bacon, avocado, iceberg lettuce, brioche bun, habanero tartar sauce, French fries with Chiltepin salt and cotija Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat in its Juice - $15.99: Carne asada, pinto beans, green tomatillo sauce, bacon, radishes, onion, cilantro, epazote, fried scallions, fried jalapeño, corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drowned Tacos - $15.99: Four crispy tacos, pinto bean paste, carnitas, tomato base sauce, cabbage, white onion, avocado, lime Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Mushroom Tetelas - $14.99: Triangle masa fritters, Oaxacan cheese, mushrooms, spinach, epazote, yellow mole, cabbage slaw, avocado sauce, crema, radish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chilorio Enchiladas - $15.99: Three corn tortillas, braised pork in chilorio sauce, roasted red tomato sauce, iceberg lettuce, red onion, Mexican cream, queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Main Courses
- Tacos - $4.99: Organic corn tortillas with choice of filling Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Burrito - $13.99: Large flour tortilla, rice, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, pickled onions, choice of filling Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber
- Burrito Bowl - Naked - $13.99: Rice, black beans, pico de gallo, pickled onions, guacamole, cabbage slaw, choice of filling Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber
- Fried Brussels Sprouts - $13.99: Crispy Brussels sprouts, olive oil, dried chiles, mixed olives, chile oil, grapefruit, tortilla strips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Sikil Pak - $13.99: Fried cauliflower, sunflower seed dip, pickled habanero, jicama, radish, chile oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Seafood Burrito - $17.99: Shrimp, rice, black beans, pico de gallo, white wine cream sauce, cilantro, queso fresco, chile oil, avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Quesadilla - $12.99: Large flour tortilla, jack cheese, choice of filling, avocado sauce, pickled onions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Chimichanga - $11.99: Crispy flour tortilla, Carnitas or Tinga de Pollo, jack cheese, refried pinto beans, Mexican rice, crema, avocado sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
Tamales
- Oaxacan Tamal - $7.59: Creamy white corn masa steamed in banana leaf. Choice of Cochinita Pibil, Mole Negro, or Vegetables
- Yellow Mole Tamal - $7.29: Shredded beef in mole amarillo
- Northern Tamal - $7.59: Fluffy yellow corn masa steamed in corn husk. Choice of Chile Verde, Tinga de Pollo, or Rajas
- Fried Northern Tamal - $13.99: Crispy Northern tamale, black beans, avocado salsa, queso fresco, pickled onions, crema, cilantro, two over easy eggs Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Dozen Oaxacan Tamales - $81: 12 Oaxacan style tamales
- Dozen Northern Tamales - $81: 12 Northern style tamales
Brunch
- Chilaquiles - $13.99: Crispy tortillas, choice of mole, salsa roja or verde, two over easy eggs, onions, queso fresco, crema, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Homemade Eggs - $13.99: Eggs, tomato sofrito, onion, garlic, jalapeño, ham, jack cheese, queso fresco, cilantro, crema, tostadas, corn tortillas
- Divorced Eggs - $14.99: Two fried eggs, green tomatillo sauce, red tomato sauce, refried black beans, queso fresco, chorizo, cilantro, onion, avocado Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Breakfast Burrito - $13.99: Flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, potatoes, pico de gallo, jack cheese, choice of vegetarian, bacon, or chorizo
- Ranch Style Eggs - $14.99: Crispy corn tortilla, refried pork beans, three over easy eggs, ranchero sauce, carne asada, chorizo, onions, queso fresco, crema, avocado salsa, cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
- Stuffed Sweet Bread - $13.99: Mexican pan dulce, custard, seasonal berries, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Pumpkin French Toast - $13.99: White bread, milk, egg, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, greek yogurt frosting, berries, maple syrup Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Aztec Cake - $13.99: Corn tortillas, refried beans, choice of tinga de pollo or carnitas, 2 over easy eggs, ranchera salsa, crema, pico de gallo, queso fresco Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber
- Bean Enchiladas - $13.99: Four queso fresco enchiladas, black bean paste, crema, onion, over easy eggs, avocado, lettuce Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber
- Tomato Enchiladas - $13.99: Four queso fresco enchiladas, tomato sauce, crema, onion, over easy eggs, lettuce, carrots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
Sides
- Mexican Rice - $3.99: Rice, onion, garlic, tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Black Beans - $3.99: Black beans, garlic, epazote Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Pork Beans - $3.99: Refried beans, bacon, chorizo, onion, chipotle Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Roasted Corn - $3.99: Corn, chipotle, onion, epazote Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Tamale Boy
- Is Tamale Boy dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Tamale Boy has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips and Guacamole and Fried Brussels Sprouts.
- What can I eat at Tamale Boy on a dairy-free diet?
- Chips and Guacamole and Fried Brussels Sprouts carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tamale Boy have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chips and Guacamole and Roasted Corn.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Tamale Boy?
- Breakfast Burrito, at roughly 62.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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