Isela's Tamales — Restaurant in Lyons Township

Looking for some deliciously authentic and freshly made tamales? Look no further than Iselas Tamales! Our proud tradition of crafting tamales from scratch every day sets us apart from other fast food tamale spots. We never freeze and reheat – we cook everything fresh, just for you!

But it's not just our tamales that make us special – it's our friendly and fast service too. Stop by any day of the week and you'll be greeted by our warm and welcoming staff who are committed to getting your food in your hands as quickly as possible.

And if you're an early bird looking for the freshest, most authentic breakfast around, we're here for you, opening our doors at the crack of 5am. So come on by and start your day off right with our delicious selection of tamales and champurrado, an irresistible drink made of corn mass, milk, molasses, cinnamon, and chocolate.

And for those who like to mix it up, try out our Atole de guava or Atole de nuez – two delicious drinks made from a blend of corn, milk, cinnamon, molasses, and either guavas or pecans.

So next time you're in the mood for some amazing tamales, come to Iselas Tamales – you won't be...

I LOVE this restaurant! Me and my family have recently started going here but we have fallen in love with the food, the service, and the whole experience. It feels so comforting when you eat there. It’s nothing fancy but you can tell that their food is quality. I’d recommend getting their chicken tamales with the green salsa and some tacos con asada because their asada is so juicy and tender and overall just delicious. The workers are extremely nice and friendly and work fast which I appreciate. I have nothing but good honest things to say about Isela’s and you should really try some if you’re in the...

We walked in to order tamales. The lady at the front seemed busy, so we waited patiently. When she finally took our order, she walked away halfway through. I assumed she was going to start preparing the order. A gentlemen walked in, and she flirty ordered his order. She served his order, charged his order, and amicably said goodbye. I was still standing there waiting for her to finish taking my order. 5 minutes later, she approached me and told me they were out of the tamales I had so far ordered. She could have saved me time had she said that since I ordered and saved me from watching her flirt...