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Rhoda’s Famous Tamales - Lake Village, AR

Rhoda's tamales are delicious, made with a combination of beef and chicken. The meats combined with steamy cornmeal are wrapped in husks that when unfolded, emanate an irresistibly appetizing aroma and are a joy to eat as a snack or meal any time of day.
84% Approval Rating (13 votes)
5 - Overall: Worth driving from anyplace
Overall: Worth driving from anyplace

Must Eats

sweet potato pie ($1.00)
catfish ($5.00)
hot tamales ($2.00)

Written Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
" The name of Rhoda Adams’ café is no lie. The tamales are delicious, and well deserving of the fame they have earned up and down the Mississippi Delta. She makes them with a combination of beef and chicken; the meats combined with steamy cornmeal are wrapped in ..."   [Read More].

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714 Saint Mary St., Lake Village, AR
870-265-3108

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch, Dessert
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Rhoda's bakery case is proof that Arkansas is one of America's top pie-producing states. That's a full-size sweet potato pie in the foreground. In the background are individual lemon meringue and coconut custard pies. Superb!
"Rhoda's bakery case is proof that Arkansas is one of America's top pie-producing states. That's a full-size sweet potato pie in the foreground. In the background are individual lemon meringue and coconut custard pies. Superb!"
Michael Stern





As relaxed as your home kitchenette, Rhoda's chairs and tables are situated in such a way that you can sit and chat with her and her husband James while you dine.
"As relaxed as your home kitchenette, Rhoda's chairs and tables are situated in such a way that you can sit and chat with her and her husband James while you dine."
Michael Stern


It's a long-standing custom in these parts to make small pies suitable for splitting among two people, or for one person with a good appetite. These little lovelies are pecan and sweet potato.
"It's a long-standing custom in these parts to make small pies suitable for splitting among two people, or for one person with a good appetite. These little lovelies are pecan and sweet potato."
Michael Stern


We tip our hats to Russ Pennington, the traveler who tipped us off to this extraordinary cafe by the side of the road.
"We tip our hats to Russ Pennington, the traveler who tipped us off to this extraordinary cafe by the side of the road."
Michael Stern


Rhoda Adams, pie (and tamale) maker extraordinaire. Note how her tamales are bundled by three: a nice snack or hors d'oeuvre.
"Rhoda Adams, pie (and tamale) maker extraordinaire. Note how her tamales are bundled by three: a nice snack or hors d'oeuvre."
Michael Stern


We took a few of these homey cupcakes to eat as we traveled south along the river. When they were gone, we wished we had bought more...
"We took a few of these homey cupcakes to eat as we traveled south along the river. When they were gone, we wished we had bought more..."
Michael Stern


Even a basic ham-'n'-egg breakfast at Rhoda's sang with soulful flavor.
"Even a basic ham-'n'-egg breakfast at Rhoda's sang with soulful flavor."
Michael Stern


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