Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Portland: 8:33 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (503) 206-8022 to confirm.
Location & directions
1764 Northeast Dekum StreetPortland, OR 97211
About Tamale Boy
Located at 1764 Northeast Dekum Street in Portland, Oregon, Tamale Boy is a restaurant. It's part of our guide to 2,607 restaurants, cafes and bars in Portland.
Tamale Boy is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Service options include dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (503) 206-8022.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 1764 Northeast Dekum Street, Portland, OR 97211
- Phone
- (503) 206-8022
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Tamale Boy’s weekday schedule with 107 other restaurants in Portland. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 73 hours a week, 17 hours more than the local median of 57. 82% of restaurants in Portland open on Sundays, and Tamale Boy is one of them.
Compared with 107 other restaurants in Portland that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Oregon
Based on 87 menus with 3,241 priced items from restaurants in Oregon, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.48 and $16.99.
We don’t have Tamale Boy’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what restaurants in Oregon typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Tea | 15% | $3.00 |
| Coffee | 14% | $3.00 |
| French Toast | 13% | $10.00 |
| Hot Chocolate | 13% | $3.99 |
| Caesar Salad | 11% | $11.75 |
| French Dip | 11% | $15.60 |
| Chicken Fried Steak | 11% | $18.64 |
| Onion Rings | 10% | $9.00 |
Calculated from 87 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Tamale Boy there are 7 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 114 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (23), Cafes & Coffee (15), Burgers & Fast Food (8), and Bakeries & Desserts (6).
Competition is strong: 17 other restaurants are within a mile and 62 within three miles. The closest is Ranch, < 0.1 mi away.
18 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsTough Luck< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodRoake's0.4 mi
- ChineseKing's Deli0.4 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeWoodlawn Coffee And Pastry0.5 mi
- ThaiHat Yai0.6 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Tamale Boy's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is Tamale Boy open on Sunday?
Yes, Tamale Boy is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Tamale Boy located?
Tamale Boy is located at 1764 Northeast Dekum Street, Portland, OR 97211.
What is the phone number of Tamale Boy?
You can call Tamale Boy at (503) 206-8022.
Does Tamale Boy offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Tamale Boy. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Tamale Boy open late?
Yes – Tamale Boy is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Tamale Boy?
There are 114 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Tamale Boy. Nearby options include Tough Luck (< 0.1 mi), Roake's (0.4 mi), and King's Deli (0.4 mi).
Are there other restaurants near Tamale Boy?
17 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is Ranch, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Oregon cost?
Based on 87 menus with 3,241 priced items from restaurants in Oregon, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.48 and $16.99.
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