Hicks Famous Hot Tamales
Clarksdale, Mississippi · Great River Road
Why stop here: Hicks Famous Hot Tamales is a $ southern pick in Clarksdale for Great River Road travelers. Order Hot tamales.
Eugene Hicks has hand-rolled flavorful hot tamales here since 1960, alongside slow-smoked barbecue, a true Delta tamale destination.
Hot tamales
At Hicks Famous Hot Tamales, Roamward highlights Hot tamales because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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