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Yvolina's Tamales

Oaxacan Tamales, Vegan Mole

Worth ordering: Molenamed in 12 reviews

Try the quinoa-and-lentil tamale with green or almond mole.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Go early: vegan tamales have been reported to sell out around 1–2 p.m.
  • Ask about the day's vegan tamale selection; fillings rotate and may include kale, spinach and mushrooms, or poblano with vegan cheese.
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  • Order the dinner-style tamale with rice, beans, and mole for a more filling plate.
  • Try the house-made kale-mango lemonade or green juice alongside your meal.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Tamalenamed in 25 reviews

People also mention juice, lemonade and tamale with green and red mole.

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Also beans, poblano tamale, salsa, tamale with almond mole and tamale with green mole.

Good for

The vibe: dates

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and attentive service.

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Also praised for good value and affordable.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Yvolina’s serves Oaxacan-style tamales wrapped in banana leaves, with vegan fillings such as quinoa and lentils, kale, soy, and beans alongside meat and cheese varieties. The generous dinner-style plate pairs a tamale with rice, beans, and mole; reviews also praise the house-made mole and fresh juices, though vegan tamales can sell out early and hours may limit dinner visits.

Vegan menu

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Yvolina's Tamales · dine-in · 18 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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814 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–18:00
Tuesday
11:00–18:00
Wednesday
11:00–18:00
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:00–18:00
Saturday
11:00–18:00
Sunday
10:00–17:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
  • Good service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
quinoa, lentils, soy + 2 more

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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