Tamale Boy is packing up its Russell Street outpost and heading a few blocks east, relocating into a new North Williams storefront that owner Jaime Soltero Jr. says will serve as the brand’s headquarters. The move brings a bigger kitchen, a market-style drinks program and a plan to fold some dishes from Tamale Boy’s sister spot into the menu. The team is eyeing a soft opening in mid-May, with a larger grand opening lined up for either Memorial Day weekend or the start of the World Cup. The new space sits on North Williams near North Page Street and Lillis Albina Park.
According to What Now, Tamale Boy HQ will land at 2323 N Williams Ave, and Soltero confirmed the tentative timeline to the outlet. Reporter Neil Cooney notes that the owner views the move as a way to centralize production and try out a bigger bar program ahead of summer service.
What to expect at the new Tamale Boy HQ
"We're going to replicate some of the menu at Colibri," Soltero told What Now, adding that rotating specials are coming back. Colibri by Tamale Boy is the sister restaurant he referenced, and Soltero pointed to fan favorites like the fish tacos and the Burrito del Mar while noting that the kitchen plans to bring back a ribeye aguachile. On the drinks side, the bar will lean into aguas frescas and market-inspired cocktails, with rotating beer and seltzer options in the mix.
Where Tamale Boy stands now
Tamale Boy currently lists locations in Dekum, Russell and Happy Valley on its official site, and the company says those shops will keep operating while the Williams storefront steps in as the brand's HQ. The Russell location at 668 N Russell has historically handled in-city production, while the Dekum and Happy Valley spots remain regular service points.
The building and the neighborhood
The Williams corridor has long been a draw for small restaurants and bars, and the 2323 N Williams property appears on commercial real-estate listings as available retail space. A property page places the address on the Williams block near Lillis Albina Park and North Page Street, giving the shop a visible storefront on a busy stretch of Northeast Portland.
What to watch next
Tamale Boy says it will post final soft-opening dates and grand-opening details on its channels, and fans can follow @tamaleboypdx for the fastest updates. For menus, hours and the latest location news, Tamale Boy's official site will continue to carry current information.
