The Tamale Kitchen

Name: The Tamale Kitchen
Address: 620 E. Armour Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, 64109, US
Telephone: +18166003228
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What if you could change a community for the better just by purchasing authentic, hand-made tamales? They all are gluten free. The Tamale KITCHEN??

Tamales are not just for the holidays or special occasions anymore. We not only make tamales year-round, but offer several delicious ways to enjoy them. Our menu includes pork, chicken, vegetarian and sweet tamales. They do not contain any egg products or cheese. Salsa Tamal, a sauce for the pork tamales is new this year due to popular demand. The tamales are frozen, fully cooked ready to heat and

serve in convenient packages of 6. Ask about our catering menu for small or large groups. We can add refried beans, rice, chips, salsa and fruit. In addition, The Tamale Kitchen has joined with two women-owned businesses to create Tamales and Greens. This unique catering option includes tamales, greens and peach cobbler. Three women-owned businesses bring their specialty to the plate, providing a nutritious meal and an education opportunity. Experience is a fun party to host in your home, your workplace or an event space. The ladies bring everything needed to demonstrate how to make tamales. Then the you are invited to try your hand at it. Top of the event with tamales and an adult beverage! For more information on everything Tamale, please contact Becky Gripp at [email protected], or call 816-679-8119

04/01/2026

It’s a big weekend for the Tamale Kitchen! 🫔
The truck will be at First Fridays in the Crossroads, then tend a booth at The City Market - Kansas City Saturday and Sunday!

Come see us, grab some tamales, and shop local with us! 🚛🌶🫔

03/27/2026

We’ve had the privilege of partnering with Cafe Corazon for years -a relationship that started in Westport, strengthened during COVID and has grown into something rooted in community, culture, and shared values. ❤️

Café Corazón is a proud Latino, family-owned business and a Top 10 small business serving award-winning coffee. We both share a deep love for international heritage and connecting with the Kansas City community.

Every day you can find our authentic, homemade tamales at the three Cafe Corazon locations Brookside, Crossroads, and Westport. ☕🫔 Enjoy!

03/23/2026

Today is National Tamale Day!

To celebrate with us place an order online for pick up or delivery by Friday, March 27 and get a jar of salsa FREE

Celebrate faith, family and the rich culture of this traditional dish made of masa, savory filings and wrapped in corn husks. 🫔🌶❤️

03/19/2026

"Everyone deserves an opportunity.”
That’s the heart behind The Tamale Kitchen. More than just great food, we believe in creating opportunities, serving our community, and bringing people together one tamale at a time.

03/18/2026

A truck, tamales and 3 Irish cowgirls! Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade oh what a day 🍀🌶️❤️🫔

03/13/2026

Feeling Lucky?
Come see us the Annual Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade March 17th with the Food Truck! 🚛🫔☘️
11:30AM start. Rain or Shine
It will be a Celebration of Sports with tamales and a side of greens!

As always, a reminder, we will be at the The City Market - Kansas City Saturday and Sunday 9am to 3pm. Pick up orders, fresh, and fresh frozen tamales while supplies last. 🫔❤️🌶️

03/11/2026

Love The Tamale Kitchen? We'd love your support!
Leave us a Google Review by scanning the QR code and sharing your experience. Your feedback helps others discover our fresh, handmade tamales and supports our small business. ❤️🫔

Link: https://g.page/r/CRIiKnfsHDaNEAE/review

03/06/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Come join us The Bird Comedy Theater Sunday for a special all women sketch show. We'll be there with tamales and rice.

Whether you're coming for the sketches, the community, or the food, we've got you covered. Grab your friends, enjoy the show, and don’t miss out on great tamales! 🫔✍🏽🌶

03/06/2026

Have some fun Sunday The City Market - Kansas City See you there!

03/05/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Grateful for the opportunity to share our story. Good luck to all of the “pitchers”.

🎤✨ Meet Becky Gripp, founder of The Tamale Kitchen, a KC favorite turning tradition into opportunity by empowering women through handmade tamales and community impact. 🌽💪

Becky is one of the inspiring entrepreneurs pitching her vision at the Square One Pitch Competition during Food Biz Con, where local food businesses pitch “Shark Tank”-style for a chance to win cash prizes and grow their dream! 🍽️🔥

Join us at Food Biz Con and cheer on Becky and other trailblazers as they share their passion, purpose, and big ideas. 🙌🏽💡

03/05/2026

International Women’s Day is this upcoming weekend on March 8th, but we are celebrating all week!

The official theme of 2026 is Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.

We are proud to say that the ladies of the Tamale Kitchen embody this spirit every day. Their hard work, dedication, and passion are the heart behind every tamale we serve. From preparing recipes rooted in tradition to sharing their food with the community, these incredible women show what strength, resilience, and opportunity look like.

This week we celebrate the women who make it all happen and bring people together through amazing food.

Let’s continue to celebrate, uplift, and support women not just this week, but every day.

11/07/2025

Breaking News!
Where can you find our tamales? Cafe Corazon all three locations! Westport, Crossroads and Brookside. Authentic, handmade tamales. Pork, chicken or poblano pepper with cheese. 😍🌶🫔 ☕

Address

620 E. Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO
64109

Telephone

+18166003228

Website

http://thetamalekitchen.org/

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