Since 2007, Hot Tamale has earned a reputation from its loyal customers for being the tastiest Mexican Restaurant in New Haven County. Enjoy all of your favorite traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes like tacos, burritos, fajitas, quesadillas and enchiladas.Aside from our outstanding Mexican food, it’s just a warm, friendly, festive, fun place to be!We serve a wide variety of hand-crafted margaritas, bottled and draft beer and seasonal cocktails. You can enjoy them with your meal in the bar, in the dining room or outside on the patio. Our goal at Hot Tamale is to bring you a family atmosphere with outstanding customer service in a Mexican dining environment, all at affordable prices.
Festive spot for familiar Mexican dishes, margaritas & beer, plus outdoor seats & sports on TV. Based on 489 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.8 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
39 New Haven Rd, Seymour, CT 06483
Phone: (203) 881-9982
Website:
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Hours
| Saturday |
11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday |
12–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday |
11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday |
11:30 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Vinny Kashiv
Me and my buddies were visiting CT and was craving for some Mexican food. We stopped by at Hot Tamale to grab lunch. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. The service was prompt and our server was very great. There is plenty of parking outside.
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Neekens Desther
One the these restaurants where the outside of it is deceiving. The environment and the inside of the restaurant is dope. I had the taco salad which was good. Just a bit of seasoning in the beef, would take it to another level. They have great deals which is always a plus. I like this.
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Tanya Gallagher
My husband and I frequent here and we love it. I normally get the Aztec salad but last night I tried the steak burrito bowl and my husband had the taco Tuesday special tacos. We loved all of it. I have a new favorite now
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Shelby Lafferty
I came here for lunch today and I’m very disappointed with both the service and food that was served to me. My quesadilla is submerged in grease and absolutely disgusting why this was served is a very embarrassing question I will not be returning.
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Bill Oas
Yikes. You get what you pay for and I didnt pay much…5 people of which 3 described the food as inedible. I was one of them. Pricing is slightly above the bell and quality is less. Salsa was good but even the chips were not very good. Too thick. Only got a 2nd star because the staff were great.
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Sean Vaccarella
3.5 typical cantina style Mexican restaurant. Fair prices and friendly staff. The margaritas were delicious. I ordered shrimp chimichurri tacos and they were exoding with flavor. Good variety and daily happy hour
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Caleb Thermer
Went to Hot Tamales last friday and had a blast! My significant other and I enjoyed some awesome loaded nachos, a few coronas, and even saw an excellent acoustic rock band named “We Dance With Shadows.” This is place is definitely worth the visit and we will be back!
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Christopher Logan
VERY fast and friendly service… nice mood lighting and decor… seafood nachos rocked… burrito bowl very well prepared, and went home with leftovers!
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Brian C
I have lived in Derby most of my life and never ate here until today.THE BEST steak fajitas I ever had. Lots of steak and great flavor. I will be back.
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Alexia Deleo
My boyfriend and I decided to try a new place last night and ended up here. I’ll start by saying the waitstaff is very friendly and nice, they deserve 5 stars. The two stars is straight up for the food and cleanliness of the restaurant. None of the tables were cleaned underneath and the one we were seated at needed to be wiped down. We came in around 8:30 last night and it wasn’t that busy. There is no way this is an authentic Mexican restaurant. Their chimichangas tasted like something from Walmart frozen food section. Their rice tasted like minute rice cups you put in the microwave, it had zero flavor. The refried bean looked like something I’d feed my cat. Overall, this is a place we would not eat again at.
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