Tamale Boy Russell Menu – Portland, OR

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : Portland, OR

Jaime Soltero Jr. started Tamale Boy as a catering company in 2008 called Mayahuel Catering. Tamale Boy has evolved into a food truck catering and restaurant business with three Portland brick and mortar locations.
Soltero Jr. and his team aim for Tamale Boy to be a fun and approachable dining option that is affordable for everyone. Tamale Boy offers a s​seasonally changing menu designed to highlight cuisine from various regions throughout Mexico.

We welcome you to visit one of our three Portland locations and experience the creativity and passion of Tamale Boy.

Brick-&-mortar outpost of a modern Mexican food truck with seasonal street fare & cocktails. Based on 459 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Tamale Boy Russell 97227

Address:
668 N Russell St, Portland, OR 97227

Phone: (503) 477-6706

Website:

Hours

Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Guacamole, Salsa & Chips
A Tamale Boy favorite. Made with dried chile oil, roasted sunflower, seeds, and pico de gallo. Served with freshly fried tortilla chips.Choose from Pico de Gallo, Salsa Roja, and Salsa Verde		 $12.00
Chips And Salsa
Freshly fried chips and your choice of our housemade salsas. Choose from salsa roja, salsa verde, salsa habanero, or pico de gallo.		 $6.00
Guacamole Y Chips Botana
A Tamale Boy favorite. Made with dried chile oil, roasted sunflower, seeds, and pico de gallo. Served with freshly fried tortilla chips.		 $8.00
Queso Fundido
A mix of melted queso Oaxaca, Jack cheese, and poblano sauce. Topped with chorizo, grilled onions, poblano peppers, chile oil, and Mexican crema. Served with crispy tortilla chips.		 $11.00
Brunch
Breakfast Burrito
Large flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, potatoes, pico de gallo, and jack cheese. choose from vegetarian , bacon, or housemade chorizo.		 $13.00
Chilaquiles
Gluten-free. crispy tortillas sautéed with your choice of mole sauce, salsa roja, or salsa verde. served with two over easy eggs. topped with pickled and chopped onions, queso fresco, crema, and cilantro.		 $9.00
Munchies
Queso Fundido
Gluten-free. mix of melted queso oaxaca, jack cheese, and poblano sauce. topped with chorizo, grilled onions, poblanos peppers, and mexican crema. served with crispy tortilla chips.		 $11.00
Vampiros
Three crispy corn tostadas topped with melted jack cheese and carne asada topped with red and green cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, and avocado salsa.		 $15.00
Alitas 11 Pcs
Crispy chicken wings sauteed in your choice of mango habañero or garlic jalapeño sauce. Served with your choice of crispy fries or carrots and celery crudite.		 $17.00
Espinacas Y Hongos Con Queso
Spinach, sliced mushroom, and onion sauteed in heavy cream, jack cheese, and chipotle in adobo. Served with crispy tortilla chips.		 $10.00
Nacho Fries
Crispy fries smothered in jack cheese cream sauce, black beans, your choice of tinga de pollo, carnitas, or chorizo, guacamole, and sliced pickled jalapeños. (Add Carne Asada or Pork Al Pastor $3) (Machete style, add 2 over easy $2)		 $14.00
Alitas 15pc
Crispy chicken wings sauteed in your choice of mango habañero or garlic jalapeño sauce. Served with your choice of crispy fries or carrots and celery crudite.		 $22.00
Nachos (GF)
Chips topped w/ jack cheese cream sauce, black beans, your choice of tinga de pollo, carnitas, or housemade chorizo, guacamole, and sliced pickled jalapeños . (Add Carne Asada or Pork Al Pastor $3)(Machete style, add 2 over easy eggs $2)		 $13.00
Alitas 7 Pcs
Crispy chicken wings sauteed in your choice of mango habañero or garlic jalapeño sauce. Served with your choice of crispy fries or carrots and celery crudite.		 $12.00
Empanadas De Queso Adobado
Dried chile infused corn masa turnovers filled with queso oaxaca and adobo, topped with mexican crema and avocado salsa, served with pickled white onions.		 $10.00
Tacos Macha
Three Carne Asada tacos topped w/ pico de gallo & accompanied w/ pickled onions & salsa Macha, chile oil, made from variations of dried chiles, garlic, nuts and seeds (peanut, sesame and pumpkin seeds) fried in oil and finely chopped.		 $15.00
Sikil Pak Dip
A specialty of the state of Yucatán, this dip is made of roasted pumpkin seeds, garlic, tomato, and habanero. Served with freshly fried tortilla chips, carrots and celery crudite.		 $10.00
Tamales
Norteno Tamales (Dozen)
Mix and match your favorite fillings. Served ready to eat.		 $54.00
Tamale Frito Rajas
Crispy VEGETARIAN (CHEESE) Norteño tamale served with frijoles negros and topped with salsa de aguacate, queso fresco, pickled onions, Mexican crema, and cilantro. Served with two over-easy eggs.		 $12.00
Oaxaqueno Cochinita Pibil
Slow-roasted pork in citrus juices, achiote, and a variety of spices. Traditional Oaxacan preparation. Creamy, twice cooked.		 $6.00
Tamale Oaxaqueno (Half Dozen)
Mix and match your favorite fillings. Served ready to eat.		 $33.00
Tamale Oaxaqueno (Dozen)
Mix and match your favorite fillings. Served ready to eat.		 $66.00
Norteno (Half Dozen)
Mix and match your favorite fillings. Served ready to eat.		 $27.00
Tamale Frito Tinga De Pollo
Crispy CHICKEN Norteño tamale served with frijoles negros and topped with salsa de aguacate, queso fresco, pickled onions, Mexican crema, and cilantro. Served with two over-easy eggs.		 $12.00
Norteno Tinga De Pollo
Chicken cooked with onion, garlic, and chipotle in adobo. Traditional Northern Mexican preparation. Made with fluffy yellow corn masa. Steamed in a corn husk.		 $5.25
Norteno Chile Verde
Pork cooked in a green tomatillo sauce. Traditional Northern Mexican preparation. Made with fluffy yellow corn masa. Steamed in a corn husk.		 $5.25
Norteno Rajas
Roasted pasilla peppers, onion, corn, and queso asadero.
Traditional Northern Mexican preparation. Made with fluffy yellow corn masa. Steamed in a corn husk.		 $5.25
Tamale Frito Chile Verde
Crispy PORK Norteño tamale served with frijoles negros and topped with salsa de aguacate, queso fresco, pickled onions, Mexican crema, and cilantro. Served with two over-easy eggs.		 $12.00
Amarillo
Shredded beef cooked in our housemade mole amarillo. Steamed in a banana leaf.		 $6.75
Oaxaqueno Vegetales
Gluten free and vegan. traditional oaxacan preparation. creamy, twice cooked white corn masa filled with freshly prepared meats and vegetables. steamed in a banana leaf. sautéed carrot, onion, spinach and zucchini.		 $6.00
Oaxaqueno Mole Negro
Chicken cooked with traditional black mole. Traditional Oaxacan preparation. Creamy, twice-cooked white corn masa. Steamed in a		 $6.00
Classics
Burrito
Large flour tortilla filled with rice, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and your choice of one of the following: Tinga de pollo, carnitas, coliflor y papa al pastor, or spinach and mushroom mix.		 $13.00
Kids Flour Quesadilla
Flour tortilla filled with melted Jack cheese. Topped with crema and queso fresco.		 $5.00
Tacos
Three sisters organic tortillas filled with your choice of filling.		 $4.25
Kids Corn Quesadilla
Three corn tortillas filled with melted Jack cheese. Topped with crema and queso fresco.		 $5.00
Burrito Del Mar
Large flour tortilla wrapped and filled with shrimp, rice, black beans, and pico de gallo and topped with a white wine cream sauce, chopped cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, chile oil, and avocado slices.		 $16.00
Sikil Pak
Vegan, gluten-free. fried cauliflower served atop sikil pak, a pumpkin seed dip that’s a specialty of the state of yucatán. topped with marinated jicama and sunflower seeds.		 $13.00
Burrito Encuerado
A burrito without the tortilla your choice of tinga de pollo (shredded chicken), carnitas (pork), coliflor y papa al pastor or spinach and mushroom mix. served with rice, black beans and pico de gallo. topped with guacamole and kale mix.		 $13.00
Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla filled with melted Jack cheese and your choice of tinga de pollo, carnitas, coliflor y papa al pastor, or spinach and mushroom mix.		 $12.00
Kids Bean & Cheese Burrito
Large flour tortilla filled with black beans and Jack cheese.
Add rice: No charge		 $6.00
Provisions (Itacate)
Salsa Verde By The Pint
Habanero, tomato, red pepper, and spices. 		$8.00
Escabeche By The Pint $9.00
Pico De Gallo By The Pint
Chopped tomato, onion, and cilantro with a touch of lime. 		$8.00
Frijoles Puercos By The Pound
Native to Sinaloa, these refried beans are cooked with bacon, chorizo, onion, and chipotle.		 $9.00
Salsa Roja By The Pint
Roasted red dried chiles, red peppers, tomato, and garlic.		 $8.00
Arroz Mexicano By The Pound
Mexican rice cooked with onion, garlic, and tomato.		 $7.00
Three Sisters Organic Corn Tortillas (12ea)
Locally made 4-inch organic corn tortillas.
 $5.00
Esquites By The Pound
Corn roasted with chipotle, onion, and epazote.		 $8.00
Sour Cream By The 8 Oz $4.00
Carnitas By The Pound
A La Carte filling choices for tacos, burritos or to eat on its own. Natural slow braised pulled pork. 		$11.00
Guacamole By The Pint
Tamale Boy favorite. Made with dried chile oil, roasted sunflower seed, and pico de gallo.		 $16.00
Pickled Onions By The Pint
Onions pickled in lime juice, rice vinegar, sugar, and dried oregano.		 $9.00
Cochinita By The Pound
A La Carte filling choices for tacos, burritos or to eat on its own. Natural slow-roasted pork in citrus juices and spices.		 $12.00
Salsa Habanero By The Pint
Habanero, tomato, red pepper, and spices. 		$8.00
Tinga De Pollo By The Pound
A La Carte filling choices for tacos, burritos or to eat on its own. Natural shredded chicken cooked with onion, garlic, and chipotle in		 $11.00
Frijoles Negros By The Pound
Whole black beans simmered with garlic and epazote.
 $8.00
Coliflor Y Papa Al Pastor
A La Carte filling choices for tacos, burritos or to eat on its own. Cauliflower and potato marinated in our housemade al pastor sauce.		 $9.00
Medium Tortilla Chips $20.00
Sides
Side De Frijoles Puercos (GF)
Native to Sinaloa, these refried beans are cooked with bacon, chorizo, onion, and chipotle.		 $2.75
Side De Esquites (GF)
Corn roasted with chipotle, onion, and epazote.		 $2.75
Side De Salsa $3.00
Side Of Crema (3oz) $2.00
Side Of Cheese (3oz) $1.50
Side Del Mar Salsas $3.75
Side De Arroz Mexicano
Gluten free and vegan. mexican rice cooked with onion, garlic, and tomato.		 $2.75
Side Of Pickled Onions (8oz)
Onions pickled in lime juice, rice vinegar, sugar, and dried oregano.		 $5.00
10″ Flour Tortilla $0.75
Side Of Mole
Contains nuts		 $3.50
Side De Corn Tortillas (4ea) $1.75
Side Of Chips $4.00
Side Of Meats (8oz) $0.00
12″ Flour Tortilla $1.00
Side De Frijoles Negros
Gluten free and vegan. whole black beans simmered with garlic and epazote.		 $2.75
Side De Guacamole $4.00
Side Of Pico De Gallo $2.50
Desserts
Platanos Fritos
Sweet fried plantains topped with condensed milk		 $5.00
Flan
Sweet and silken custard dish served with a drizzle of dulce de leche sauce.		 $6.00
non alcoholic beverages
Bottled Water $2.00
Diet Coke $2.00
Café Olla
Water Avenue coffee brewed with orange zest, cloves, cinnamon, anise, and brown sugar. Served hot or cold.		 $5.00
Fanta Strawberry $3.50
Café Luna
A refreshing mix of Water Avenue cold brew coffee and housemade horchata. Served over ice.		 $5.00
Horchata
contains condensed milk and evaporated milk		 $5.00
Fanta Orange $3.50
Sprite $3.50
Mexican Coke $3.50
Topo Chico $3.50
Stay At Home Kits
Taquiza Meal For 6 People
(24 hour advance notice required for cold meals). Each meal includes four tacos per person with Three Sisters organic tortillas. Choice of salsa, pickled onions, and two sides.		 $78.00
Taquiza (Taco Bar 24ea)
(24 hour advance notice required for cold meals)One filling per 24 piece order. 24 piece minimum. Three pounds of you favorite filling. Garnishes include: pickled onions, salsa roja, and salsa verde.		 $72.00
Tamale Meal For 2 People
(24-hour advance notice required for cold meals) Each meal includes your choice of salsa, pickled onions, two sides, and one Tamale per person.		 $23.00
Tamale Meal For 4 People
(24-hour advance notice required for cold meals) Each meal includes your choice of salsa, pickled onions, two sides, and one Tamale per person		 $45.00
Enchiladas (24ea)
(24 hour advance notice required) One filling per 24 piece order. Three pounds of your choice of filling. Includes 32 oz of your choice of sauce, and 32 oz of shredded Jack cheese.		 $84.00
Taquiza Meal For 4 People
(24 hour advance notice required for cold meals) Each meal includes four tacos per person with Three Sisters organic tortillas. Choice of salsa, pickled onions, and two sides.		 $52.00
Taquiza Meal For 2 People
(24 hour advance notice required for cold meals ). Each meal includes four tacos per person with Three Sisters organic tortillas. Choice of salsa, pickled onions, and two sides.		 $26.00
Burritos (12ea)
(24-hour advance notice) One type of filling per 12-piece order. One-pound burritos filled with your favorite filling as well as rice, whole black beans, pico de gallo, and shredded Jack cheese.		 $96.00
Tamale Meal For 6 People
(24-hour advance notice required for cold meals). Each meal includes four tacos per person with Three Sisters organic tortillas. Choice of salsa, pickled onions, and two sides.		 $67.00
Gift Cards
$5 Gift Card $5.00
$10 Gift Card $10.00
$15 Gift Card $15.00
$100 Gift Card $100.00
$20 Gift Card $20.00
$50 Gift Card $50.00
Truck Vending
Oaxaquenos Tamale $6.00
Appetizers*
Copy Of Guacamole Y Chips Botana $8.75
Classics*
Copy Of Kids Corn Quesadilla $5.00
Gift Cards*
$10 Gift Card $10.00
$5 Gift Card $5.00
$20 Gift Card $20.00
$50 Gift Card $50.00
$100 Gift Card $100.00
$15 Gift Card $15.00
Non Alcoholic Beverages*
Copy Of Sprite $2.75
Copy Of Water $2.00
Sides*
Copy Of Side Del Mar Salsas $3.75
Copy Of Side Of Cheese $1.50
Copy Of Side De Arroz Mexicano $2.75
Copy Of Side De Guacamole $4.00
Copy Of Side Of Mole $3.50
Copy Of Side Of Pico De Gallo $2.50
Copy Of Side De Esquites $2.75
Copy Of Side De Crema $1.50
Copy Of Side De Salsa $3.00
Copy Of Side De Frijoles Puercos $2.75
Copy Of Side De Corn Tortillas (4ea) $1.75
Stay at Home Kits*
Copy Of Taquiza (Taco Bar 24ea) $72.00
Copy Of Taquiza Meal For 6 People $78.00
Copy Of Taquiza Meal For 2 People $26.00
Copy Of Taquiza Meal For 4 People $52.00

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Reviews

BJ Rutledge
You must experience this food!

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Kellen McInerny
High quality flavorful tamales that are extremely huge. For $6 get a tamale the size of most burritos that cost $10 or more dollars in Portland.

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Linda Vosler
You order then either sit outside or at Second Profession Brewing. Tamale Boy will bring your food to you before you’ve ordered your drinks.

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Joseph Epperson
Takeout Review:

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Bryan Feliciano
Food was okay, dining experience is terrible, felt like I was in a horror movie. Could use some work for customer experience. Also got lost on the way in.

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Chris Pavlas
Pretty great spot for grub before a show at one of the many venues around the spot. Burrito bowls are made with lots of flavor and colors. Chips are wonderful and the salsas each have a unique and enjoyable flavor. Outdoor seating options were also appreciated.

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Dale Gardner
Wow!!! This place was AMAZING!!

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Amber Serrano
We loooove coming here! The menu is updated with seasonal items, and the tamales are amazing!!!! They’re huge, fresh, very meaty, and cooked in banana leaves so they’re soft. Always amazing flavors, fresh flavors, we’ll keep coming back.

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Beth
We came in during happy and Lauren was the bartender/server. We ordered off the happy hour menu. Great bargains, Fantastic Food.

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James McIntyre
Very good. Only gone once. Had the poke bowl. This I liked, great tasty very fresh… large menu, bar. Fast, friendly. Got to try some more easy to get to on the yellow line. I will be back..

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