For The Best Tamales Of Your Life, Head To This Hole-In-The-Wall Tamale Shack In Mississippi
Tamales are as much a part of Mississippi cuisine as catfish and fried chicken. They’re as readily available, too, rolled up and served up in eateries throughout the state, including the Tamale Shak. The name says it all – it’s a shack that serves tamales, and it doesn’t disappoint.
For the best tamales of your life, you’ve got to head to Tamale Shak in Gulfport.
The tiny tamale shack has got all the makings of a hole-in-the-wall, including an out-of-the-way locale, quirky appearance, cult following, and, most importantly, delicious food.
Focusing on quality instead of quantity, the Tamale Shak’s menu isn’t huge; however, it boasts some killer-good grub – all of which is whipped up in the open-kitchen in plain view of patrons.
It’s a small, mom-and-pop eatery, which means you’ve got to arrive early because everything is made by hand, from scratch, so when a dish runs out it’s done for the day.
So, what do you think? Are you ready to indulge on the best tamales of your life? For more info, call Tamale Shak at (228) 265-3713. You can also visit the Tamale Shak Facebook page.
This isn’t the only place you’ll find some of the best food of your life. Click here to read about another famous Mississippi hole-in-the-wall.
Address: Tamale Shak, 1717 30th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501, USA
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
