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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Portland Press Herald. Updated September 2026.
Restaurante El Corazón · Downtown
At this State Street restaurant, tamales include beef and pork with red chile, Hatch green chile with cheese, and chicken mole. The kitchen follows a family recipe for take-home orders.
Taco Trio · South Portland
Back in its original South Portland space, Taco Trio makes tamales with chicken, pork, beef and vegetables alongside its tacos and burritos.
Quiero Cafe · Parkside
At its Deering Avenue cafe, Quiero serves tamales alongside empanadas and other Latin dishes, with a Colombiano hot dog also on the menu.