Good Golly Tamale In Tennessee Officially Makes Some Of The Best Tamales In the U.S.
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Meghan Kraft
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Tennessee is best known for serving up a crispy, crunchy plate of fried chicken with some savory collard greens and butter-slathered biscuits, but Good Golly Tamale in Knoxville is flipping the script on classic southern cuisine. This Old City restaurant has made quite a name for itself in Tennessee’s university town to the east, and its casual vibe and solid menu make it a must-visit. Learn more about this south of the border-inspired hot spot below!
Good Golly Tamale is a casual eatery that serves up a massive menu of veggie and meat-centric tamales in Knoxville's Old City.
The interior is warm and casual, and the service is top-notch for a space that offers quick bites and low prices. It's great for groups or chill date nights, and locals have rated it a top spot for lunch breaks in the city.
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Good Golly Tamale began as a food cart, and they still serve up tamales at the Market Square Farmers' Market. Just keep an eye out for the golden tricycle! Or, of course, visit their highly successful brick-and-mortar space that opened in 2015.
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This right here is downright decadence. Choose tamales from an expansive menu that boasts everything from a pulled pork tamale to a curry chicken or been and cheese tamale, or check out their egg and cheese tamale that's served up every Saturday morning at the Farmers' Market.
There are seasonal specials available as well, and at the time of publication the Calabacitas - a tamale made with lime, yellow squash, zucchini, tomato, onion and blue corn - was making waves.
Will you be visiting for a mouthful of flavor? Good Golly Tamale is an underrated local gem, and you simply don't want to miss out. Come hungry, leave full. There's nothing better. You can also order frozen tamales in bulk if you're looking to host a party with a bit of extra flavor.
Visit for yourself from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, and until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Good Golly Tamale is closed on Sunday, so make sure to plan your cravings accordingly.
You can learn more about Good Golly Tamale with a visit to their official website, or perhaps their Facebook page.
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112 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA