Hicks’ World Famous Tamales

Hicks’ World Famous Tamales in Clarksdale, MS, was founded by Eugene Hicks, Sr., a local legend with a dream to feed his community. Beginning in 1973 at Hicks’ Superette, he served tamales using a recipe passed down by a street vendor. Perfecting his own secret recipe over the years, Hicks expanded to the current restaurant and banquet hall, upholding the tradition of never documenting the recipe. In addition to tamales, their menu features barbecue, catfish, burgers, and more.