Without a doubt, one of the best things about living in Alabama is having access to a variety of wonderful food. From burgers and barbecue, to catfish and pizza, the Yellowhammer State has it all! One dish that continues to gain popularity, which surprises many people, is tamales. There are several restaurants in Alabama that either specialize in tamales or offer them on their menu.
Listed below, we’ve mapped a route that’ll take you to five restaurants that serve some of the best tamales in Alabama. You’ll want to try them all, especially if you’re a fan of this delicious dish.
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- Taqueria El Cazador - Huntsville
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zomato/Jewel104 Taqueria El Cazador is a popular Mexican restaurant that’s inside a converted school bus. It offers a variety of tasty Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and of course tamales. Address: 3414 Governors Drive Southwest, Huntsville, AL, 35805
- Don Chico Mexican Restaurant - Fort Payne
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google/BigCannon Entertainment Don Chico Mexican Restaurant is a local restaurant that serves delicious food at excellent prices. Their tamales are fresh, flavorful, and a definite must-try! Address: 1104 Gault Avenue South, Fort Payne, AL, 35967
- Babalu Tapas & Tacos - Birmingham
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tripadvisor/Drury2019 Babalu Tapas & Tacos features a menu filled with Latin American-inspired dishes. With such a variety of food, including tamales, there’s something for everyone. Address: 2808 7th Avenue South #117, Birmingham, AL, 35233
- Delta Blues Hot Tamales - Birmingham
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google/Miranda Harvey Byrd Delta Blues Hot Tamales is a popular hangout spot for anyone who loves tamales. Their tamales can be ordered by the 1/2 dozen, dozen, or as a plate. Pictured is the Holy Chipotle plate, which includes tamales topped with chipotle-lime sauce, charred corn relish, and tomatoes. What makes this restaurant’s tamales truly stand out is the fact they’re gluten free. Address: 1318 Cobb Lane, Birmingham, AL, 35205
- Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken - Alabaster
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google/Salvador Vasilio Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken is of course best known for its delicious fried chicken. However, many people visit this restaurant primarily for its hand-rolled hot tamales, which are made from scratch. Address: 10695 Highway 119, Alabaster, AL, 35007
Are you a fan of tamales? If so, where is your favorite place in Alabama to get them? Let us know in the comments below!
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google/Stephen McArthur
zomato/Jewel104
Taqueria El Cazador is a popular Mexican restaurant that’s inside a converted school bus. It offers a variety of tasty Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and of course tamales. Address: 3414 Governors Drive Southwest, Huntsville, AL, 35805
google/David Kohler
google/BigCannon Entertainment
Don Chico Mexican Restaurant is a local restaurant that serves delicious food at excellent prices. Their tamales are fresh, flavorful, and a definite must-try! Address: 1104 Gault Avenue South, Fort Payne, AL, 35967
google/iamTHATGUY uknow
tripadvisor/Drury2019
Babalu Tapas & Tacos features a menu filled with Latin American-inspired dishes. With such a variety of food, including tamales, there’s something for everyone. Address: 2808 7th Avenue South #117, Birmingham, AL, 35233
google/Dan Jarnigan
google/Miranda Harvey Byrd
Delta Blues Hot Tamales is a popular hangout spot for anyone who loves tamales. Their tamales can be ordered by the 1/2 dozen, dozen, or as a plate. Pictured is the Holy Chipotle plate, which includes tamales topped with chipotle-lime sauce, charred corn relish, and tomatoes. What makes this restaurant’s tamales truly stand out is the fact they’re gluten free. Address: 1318 Cobb Lane, Birmingham, AL, 35205
google/Bill R
google/Salvador Vasilio
Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken is of course best known for its delicious fried chicken. However, many people visit this restaurant primarily for its hand-rolled hot tamales, which are made from scratch. Address: 10695 Highway 119, Alabaster, AL, 35007
If you loved Alabama’s tamale trail, you’ll most certainly want to try its taco trail. For information, click here.
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