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.

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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.

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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.

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It should go without saying that the homemade tamales are the highlight of the menu.

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The famous tamales can be enjoyed in the traditional manner or smothered with your favorite toppings.

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In addition to tamales, the menu features other classics, like burritos, quesadillas, tacos, and nachos.

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So, what’s the secret to the Tamale Shak’s success?

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It can most certainly be attributed to the food, and that’s no surprise. Everything is made from scratch, using age-old family recipes.

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We know that you can’t wait to visit Tamale Shak, but there’s something you should know.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Address: Tamale Shak, 1717 30th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501, USA