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Tamale Spaceship Chicago's catering & food truck company featuring traditional Mexican street food!! Original food truck / catering in Chicago. award winner in 2011, 2013 & 2015.
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Good venues. Good people. Really good parties.We’re proud to be a preferred vendor at Lytle House, one of those places t...
10/22/2026

Good venues. Good people. Really good parties.

We’re proud to be a preferred vendor at Lytle House, one of those places that makes every wedding feel completely its own.

Getting to work alongside incredible Chicago venues and the people behind them is one of our favorite parts of what we do. Lytle House has welcomed the Spaceship for so many celebrations, and there’s nothing better than pulling up, opening the window and getting to feed a room full of people celebrating something this special.

To the couples who choose us, the venues who welcome us and the teams who make these nights happen... thank you for letting Tamale Spaceship be part of the party.

And a special thank you to Lytle House owner Michelle Lytle for capturing these photos.

Did you know we make our tamales from scratch? 👀🌽A little behind the scenes from tasting day... because before the plate...
10/21/2026

Did you know we make our tamales from scratch? 👀🌽

A little behind the scenes from tasting day... because before the plates hit the table, there’s a whole lot happening in the kitchen.

Our tamales are made by hand, from scratch, with the same care whether we’re preparing for a tasting or feeding a room full of your favorite people.

No shortcuts. Just really good food made by people who know what they’re doing.

Planning a wedding, corporate gathering or private event? Come taste what the Spaceship is cooking. 🚀

New space. Full house. Spaceship landed.We had the pleasure of bringing Tamale Spaceship to Bada Bing Productions to cel...
10/16/2026

New space. Full house. Spaceship landed.

We had the pleasure of bringing Tamale Spaceship to Bada Bing Productions to celebrate the opening of their new space... serving up a full spread for a night of good food, live music, great people and an inside look at where the magic happens.

From tamales and esquites to churros fresh from the Spaceship, this is what we love about catering in Chicago: showing up, feeding a crowd and being part of the moments worth celebrating.

Congrats to the Bada Bing team on the new space. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

Got something worth celebrating? Bring the Spaceship.

Your love story deserves a menu people remember.From the first cocktail to the last tamale of the night, we’re here to m...
10/14/2026

Your love story deserves a menu people remember.

From the first cocktail to the last tamale of the night, we’re here to make your wedding taste as good as it feels.

Tamale Spaceship brings bold Mexican flavors, custom menus, bartending and the full catering experience to weddings across Chicago. Big celebrations, backyard ceremonies, intimate dinners... however you say “I do,” we’ll make sure your people are well fed.

Because the best weddings are full of love, good people and really good food.

Getting married? Let us know!

10/12/2026

Sad? Margarita. Happy? Margarita. Bad day? Margarita. Great day? You get it. 🍹

Some things just make sense.

And when Tamale Spaceship is catering the party, we can make sure the margaritas are flowing right alongside the tamales.

Custom cocktails, bartending, tacos, tamales and a whole lot of flavor... we’ll bring the fiesta to you.

Planning a wedding, corporate event or private party? Let’s talk food + drinks. 🚀

10/09/2026

Wait, let us wipe the camera… because you need to see this clearly. 👀🌮

Yeah. That’s better.

Fresh, bold, made from scratch and absolutely worth the close-up. Whether you’re feeding the office, hosting a party or planning a gathering, we’ll bring the flavor straight to you.

Hosting soon? Let us handle the food. Inquire about Tamale Spaceship drop-off catering for your next event. 🚀

The faces behind the fiesta.Behind every tamale served, cocktail poured and Spaceship landing is a team making sure your...
10/07/2026

The faces behind the fiesta.

Behind every tamale served, cocktail poured and Spaceship landing is a team making sure your event feels just as good as it tastes.

Our cooks, bartenders and event crew are the people who bring it all together... showing up, serving your guests and keeping the party moving from the first plate to the last call.

Great food matters. Great service matters. But the people behind both? That’s what makes an event feel special.

10/04/2026

The artist vs. the art. 🌮

And around here, the art just happens to be edible.

Handmade tamales, tacos packed with flavor, fresh ingredients and the kind of food that keeps people coming back for another round. Every plate starts with the people behind it and a whole lot of love for what we do.

Come taste the art for yourself. 🚀

The heart of The Tamale Spaceship isn’t just our food... it’s our people.Behind every taco, tamale, and unforgettable ev...
09/25/2026

The heart of The Tamale Spaceship isn’t just our food... it’s our people.

Behind every taco, tamale, and unforgettable event is our team that shows up with passion, creativity, and pride in everything they do. From crafting recipes and preparing every dish from scratch to serving guests with genuine hospitality, each member of our team plays an essential role in creating memorable experiences.

This is our team. This is our family. And we can’t wait to serve you!

Every event deserves more than great food... it deserves an unforgettable experience.For over 15 years, Tamale Spaceship...
09/23/2026

Every event deserves more than great food... it deserves an unforgettable experience.

For over 15 years, Tamale Spaceship has helped bring weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and community gatherings to life through bold flavors, thoughtful service, and seamless ex*****on.

Whether you’re planning an elegant wedding, hosting a company lunch, celebrating a milestone, or simply looking for an easy pickup or drop-off meal, our team is here to make the process effortless from the first conversation to the final bite.

No matter the occasion, we’ll help create an experience your guests will remember.

Ready to start planning? Contact us today to learn more about our catering, event, pickup, and delivery services.

Every great story starts with a vision. Ours started on four wheels.In 2010, Tamale Spaceship hit the streets of Chicago...
09/21/2026

Every great story starts with a vision. Ours started on four wheels.

In 2010, Tamale Spaceship hit the streets of Chicago with a simple belief: food truck dining could be more than fast... it could be thoughtful, seasonal, chef-driven, and unforgettable.

What began as one of Chicago’s original food trucks quickly grew into something much bigger. Today, we’re proud to serve weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and gatherings of all kinds, while staying true to the values that started it all: incredible food, genuine hospitality, and creating experiences that bring people together.

Swipe through to learn how Tamale Spaceship became what it is today.

Planning an event in Chicago? We’d love to be part of your story.

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2296 South Blue Island
Chicago, IL
60608

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5am

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