Good Golly Tamale

Veg Options Mexican Tamales, Vegan Options

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★ 4.9 · $$ · Hours

LunchTakeoutQuick BitesGroupsFamilies

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the popular Vegan Soul tamale for a flavorful plant-based meal" "Try the popular Vegan Soul tamale for a flavorful plant-based meal"
"Purchase frozen vegan tamales to take home or reheat later"
"Enjoy large portions of vegan-friendly sides like collard greens and black beans"
"Call ahead to check on seasonal vegan tamale availability"
"Expect a relaxed, quiet atmosphere ideal for casual dining or takeout"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  tamale, soul tamale, calabacitas tamale tamale — popular (×30)
soul tamale — popular (×17)
calabacitas tamale — popular (×4)
black beans — popular (×4)
collard greens — popular (×3)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, nice atmosphere, many vegan options friendly staff ×12
nice atmosphere ×4
many vegan options ×3
warm atmosphere ×2
affordable ×6
 

Good Golly Tamale is a casual fast food Mexican restaurant in Knoxville specializing in tamales, including a notable vegan selection. It offers a handful of vegan tamales like the popular Vegan Soul and Calabacitas, plus vegan-friendly sides such as collard greens, black beans, and Spanish rice. The venue is praised for its fresh, flavorful food, reasonable prices, and welcoming atmosphere, though it is primarily omnivore with vegan options rather than fully vegan.

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Hours

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Sunday Closed

Monday 11 AM-8 PM

Tuesday 11 AM-8 PM

Wednesday 11 AM-8 PM

Thursday 11 AM-8 PM

Friday 11 AM-8 PM

Saturday 11 AM-8 PM

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112 S Central St
Knoxville
TN 37902

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Spinach Rating

star 4.9

out of 5

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star_border Good service

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External ratings

star 4.8 (638 reviews)

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star 3.97 (31 reviews)

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Vegan Friendliness

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Good vegan options

Vegan Options

some

Protein Options

beans, black-eyed peas, collard greens, sweet potato, blue corn masa

Menu Clarity

separate menu labeling

Staff Knowledge

Friendly

Warnings info

No warnings

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