Tamales Mexican Restaurant

Tamales Mexican Restaurant Nestled in Downtown Highland Park, Tamales is famous for having some of the best Mexican Food and Ma We are also very proud of our catering.

Nestled on Central Street in Downtown Highland Park is Tamales Mexican Restaurant. Tamales is famous for having some of the best Mexican Food and Margaritas on the North Shore. The ingredients are always fresh, well prepared and presented in unique ways. The atmosphere is relaxed, casual, and both couple and family friendly. Our staff will go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure your dining experience is just right. We are located within walking distance to the Highland Park movie theatre, Ravinia shuttle and Highland Park Train Station. Check us out for your next event.

We have brought in our team for this Sunday! Join us for Lunch or Dinner today!
08/30/2026

We have brought in our team for this Sunday! Join us for Lunch or Dinner today!

Tamales is open TODAY 1pm to 9pm! 🎨 Enjoy the Port Clinton Art Festival, then stop in this afternoon or evening for great Mexican food, margaritas & patio dining. 🌮🍹

Join Tamales Mexican Restaurant for Lunch or Dinner or view their website to see what's new, reserve a table at https://nsl1.co/EMKMG or call 847-433-4070.

For more info on the Art Festival click https://www.enjoyhighlandpark.com/calendar/port-clinton-art-festival-3

Shop Local. Eat Local. 🧡

Celebrate National Fajita Week with us!
08/21/2026

Celebrate National Fajita Week with us!

Tamales Mexican Restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate National Fajita Week! 🔥🎉

Join them for lunch or dinner! Open every Monday Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 11:30am to 9:00pm. Other days open 4:30-9:00pm. ☀

TODAY and all of August enjoy a Free Fountain Drink between 11:30am-2:00pm. Simply mention this offer when ordering. All meals include Free Chips & Salsa. 🌶

View Tamales website to reserve a table at https://nsl1.co/EMKMG. Walk ins are always welcome.

Shop Local. Eat Local. Save Local. 🧡

Have you tried our new grilled salmon?
07/17/2026

Have you tried our new grilled salmon?

Tamales Mexican Restaurant makes Fridays or any day special with their new Fresh Grilled Salmon on top a generous portion of their signature tequila marinated grilled onions and peppers 🫑

Tamales lunchtime hours continue. Every Monday Thursday, Friday, & Saturday open 11:30am to 9:00pm. Other days open 4:30-9:00pm. ☀

Free Fountain Drink between 11:30am-2:00pm. Mention this offer when ordering. Meals include Free Chips & Salsa. 🌶

Click https://nsl1.co/EMKMG to visit website or to reserve a table.

What are you going for lunch? For dinner? Come on in. We’d love to see you!
07/06/2026

What are you going for lunch? For dinner? Come on in. We’d love to see you!

Tamales lunchtime hours continue in July. Every Monday Thursday, Friday, & Saturday they are open 11:30am to 9:00pm. Other days open 4:30-9:00pm. ☀

TODAY and all of July enjoy a Free Fountain Drink between 11:30am-2:00pm. Simply mention this offer when ordering. All meals include Free Chips & Salsa. 🌶

Tamales TV's will be on for soccer game TONIGHT & for games all this week. View their website to reserve a table at https://nsl1.co/EMKMG.

Shop Local. Eat Local. Save Local. 🧡

Thinking about lunch? Join us!
06/08/2026

Thinking about lunch? Join us!

Tamales Mexican Restaurant in Downtown Highland Parknew lunchtime special offer continues this week!🌮

TODAY, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday Tamales is open 11:30am to 9:00pm. Other days open 4:30-9:00pm

SAVE 15% OFF YOUR ORDER 11:30am-2pm. Valid to 6/15. Show your HP ID.

View their website to reserve a table at https://nsl1.co/EMKMG, walk ins are always welcome!

Shop Local. Eat Local. Save Local.💕

06/04/2026

New Lunch Hours at TAMALES! Show us proof that you live, work or shop in HP and we will take 15 % off your check - now thru 6/15/26! Jeff Gorbena
Enjoy Highland ParkRon GoldblattNorthShore LoyaltyDowntown Highland Park

We have expanded our lunch hours! Join us and save 15% off your lunch order thru June 15th.
05/27/2026

We have expanded our lunch hours! Join us and save 15% off your lunch order thru June 15th.

Tamales Mexican Restaurant lunchtime hours are expanding. Every Monday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday they are now open 11:30am to 9:00pm. Other days open 4:30-9:00pm

To support the local community, they have a special offer for you! Order 11:30am to 2:00pm & SAVE 15% OFF YOUR ORDER. Valid to 6/15.

Simply show your Highland Park ID, proof of local employment or a Highland Park business receipt of that day when ordering.

View their website to reserve a table at https://nsl1.co/EMKMG.

Shop Local. Eat Local. Save Local.

Downtown Highland Park

Still time to join us tonight or Sunday for Mother's Day.
05/09/2026

Still time to join us tonight or Sunday for Mother's Day.

Celebrate Mother's Day at Tamales Mexican Restaurant In Downtown Highland Park

Stop in TONIGHT or Sunday. Tap https://nsl1.co/niER7 or call 847-433-4070 to reserve a table or for pickup.

Walk ins are always welcomed. Happy Mother's Day

05/05/2026

HAPPY CINCO! We are OPEN ALL DAY! Jeff GorbenaNorthShore Loyalty@topfansTamales Mexican RestaurantHighland Park Illinois Chamber of CommerceEnjoy Highland ParkDowntown Highland ParkRon Goldblatt

Join us! Let’s celebrate!
05/04/2026

Join us! Let’s celebrate!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo TONIGHT and ALL DAY Tuesday at Tamales Mexican Restaurantin Downtown Highland Park 🌮🍹

Reserve a table tonight: https://nsl1.co/niER7

On Tuesday they will be open 11:30am to 9:00pm.
For Tuesday, call 847-433-4070 for reservations.

You can also order pickup through their website or by calling. The reserved pickup area makes it easy to enjoy Tamales at home! 🌯

Enjoy celebrating Cinco de Mayo! 🎊

Address

493 Central Avenue
Highland Park, IL
60035

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 9pm

Telephone

+18478641936

Website

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