Tracking Down the Tamale Guy for Chicago's Best Bar Food — Dining on a Dime

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole grain masa harina

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain masa harina offers more fiber and nutrients, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

filling (meat, cheese, or vegetables)

🥗Healthier: lean turkey or beans

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean turkey is lower in fat, while pork can be a more budget-friendly option.

Look for the tamale guy at local bars.

Find out from bar owners where the tamale guy might be.

Go to the Bucktown Pub to search for the tamale guy.

Realize the tamale guy has just left the pub.

Follow leads to the Green Eye on Western to continue the search.

Spot the tamale guy's car and confirm he's there.

Purchase hot tamales from the tamale guy.

Enjoy the tamales, noting they are dense and greasy with tender chicken and spicy green salsa.

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