Tamale Shak | Mexican
Tamale Shak | Mexican is a Gulfport, MS taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.7★ rating across 647 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Gulfport, MS
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Tamale Shak | Mexican serve?+
Tamale Shak | Mexican is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Tamale Shak | Mexican located?+
Tamale Shak | Mexican is at 1717 30th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501, USA in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Is Tamale Shak | Mexican good?+
Tamale Shak | Mexican has a 4.7★ average across 647 Google reviews — loved by locals by Gulfport taco standards.
How expensive is Tamale Shak | Mexican?+
Tamale Shak | Mexican sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Gulfport taquería.
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