Tamales Tonight is Back (AKA Marks Best Tamales)— Smaller Scale, Same Big Flavor

After a few years off, and more than a few folks asking if I’d ever fire up the tamale steamers again…

Well, here we are.

Yep — I’m back.
But this time, it’s simpler.
No markets. No storefronts. No staff.
Just me, a few burners, and a system I’ve spent years perfecting.
(The Boss has officially retired from tamale duty. I’m flying solo.)

What’s Available:

• Pork or Chicken Tamales
• Sold in frozen 4-packs – $7 each
• Or $18 for a dozen (3 packs)

2 Dozen or more - $15 dozen

• Each pack includes a microwave-ready steamer bag
(Add a splash of water, fold it over, heat — done.)

Same flavor, same recipes, same quality.
If you know, you know.

📝 How to Order Tamales Tonight

✅ Start by filling out the order form below

That’s how the process begins — I’ll follow up with you personally to confirm everything.
Please make sure to include:

• Your name
• A good phone number (so I can reach out directly)
• Where you work (if you want delivery or samples there)
• Approximate quantity needed
• Preferred delivery day

📍 Delivery Area: Welcome to the Tamale Zone

I’m currently delivering within the I-88 corridor from Dixon to the Quad Cities.

Easy way to remember it:

If you live within 30 miles north or south of I-88 between Dixon and the Quad Cities… you're in the Tamale Zone.

• Delivery is free
• 2-dozen minimum if you’re more than 15 miles from Sterling.
• Smaller orders are totally fine if you’re closer

And yes — I’m still happy to swing by your office or shop with hot samples if you and your crew want to try before placing a full order.

Quick Note on Kits

Some of you followed along as I tested out tamale kits. That project’s on pause for now. Right now, my focus is keeping things simple — making tamales myself, fresh, consistent, and ready for your freezer or microwave.

Thanks again to everyone who's reached out, shared a post, or just said,
"Man, I missed these."

Let’s make it a good tamale season.

— Mark
Tamales Tonight