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The Tamale Kitchen

TagsMexican, Comfort Food, Savory, Kansas City Food Trucks
Food TruckFood Truck
LocationKansas City, MO
11+ Years in business

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The Tamale Kitchen bridges the cultural gap

Becky Gripp of The Tamale Kitchen

The Tamale Kitchen Menu

Main

Chicken Tamale (GF)

Shredded all white meat chicken simmered in a verde sauce, wrapped in masa and steamed in cornhusk

Raja Tamale (GF, V)

Poblano pepper, asadero cheese wrapped in masa and steamed in corn husk

Chicken Tinga Tostada

Shredded chicken simmered in a traditional red tinga sauce served on a tostada and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream.

KC Pulled Pork Tostada

Simmered pulled pork on a tostada topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and bbq sauce.

Black Bean Tostada (V)

Black beans on a tostada topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream. (Vegetarian)

Pork Tamale (GF)

Tender pork simmered in a red sauce wrapped in masa, steamed in cornhusk

Torta de Tamal

Sandwich with your choice of tamal, topped with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream.

The "Smother"-in-Law Tamale

Choice of tamal, topped with chili, cheese and raw white onion

Sides

Refried Beans

Traditional Mexican Rice

Drinks

Assorted Flavors of Jarritos Soda

Meet Becky Gripp
What is the story behind your business' name?

Combining the stories shared while cooking with the stories shared at the kitchen table

About The Tamale Kitchen

  • Women Owned
The Tamale Kitchen is a Kansas City, MO food truck rooted in tradition, community, and handmade cooking that feels like home. Each tamale is crafted by hand, steamed to perfection, and made with locally sourced ingredients, staying true to recipes passed down through generations. Built on faith, family, and shared values, The Tamale Kitchen connects food with purpose while honoring the comfort of a grandmother’s kitchen table.

The menu centers on authentic tamales made from corn based dough that is naturally gluten free, featuring pork simmered in red salsa tamal, chicken finished with salsa verde, and poblano pepper with cheese for vegetarian guests. Vegan options are also available, ensuring everyone has a seat at the table. Every batch reflects care, patience, and respect for tradition.

The Tamale Kitchen also offers catering for offices, parties, and events of all sizes across Kansas City. With customizable menus, warm hospitality, and tamales that speak for themselves, this food truck brings people together one handmade meal at a time.

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