# Claudio Velez: The Tamale Guy of Chicago

https://chicagoreader.com/music/music-feature/claudio-velez-tamale-guy-oral-history/

Claudio Velez sold tamales at Chicago venues for decades. He gained fame as the 'Tamale Guy' for feeding patrons at nightlife spots. After pandemic closures, he delivered tamales and faced a city cease-and-desist notice.

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Created: 2026-10-23T09:46:32.269731+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-23T09:46:32.269731+00:00

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Original source: https://chicagoreader.com/music/music-feature/claudio-velez-tamale-guy-oral-history/