Tamale House East

Review №1

Rating: 5

Ms Carmen is an austin legend. The best atmosphere on east sixth, argue with a wall. There s no topping this original, Latino, Mexican woman-owned establishment. Seriously such great humble people. Dog friendly, kids encouraged, right off the bus line with tons of parking in front and rear. Dietary restrictions: Chef Carmen is very accommodating and can meet any needs. I have celiac disease myself and always taken care of here the best tortilla soup margaritas and Horchata. Parking: Two hours free comped parking on the huge lot of tamales house east lots of parking in the rear next to yellow jacket however, yellow jacket does tow tons of retail and residential complex. Parking garage is in the area right off of the bus line. Kid-friendliness: All are welcome kids encouraged tons of fun Mexican novel items to look at and appreciate culture Wheelchair accessibility: Hardly any steps tons of ramps all accessible I am physically disabled myself and have a great time getting around this very easily navigable restaurant, bar, and patio.

Date: a day ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Enchiladas were good & got free refill on coffee

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 1

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Great little hole in the wall. I enjoy the Carnitas taco, pricing is reasonable and has a great outdoor space with amazing greenery.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Its hard to find good Mexican food in Austin, but this is one place that does it right. You wouldnt expect Sixth Street to be a source of such quality and very fast service! The tamales are enormous and very well made. The masa is sure to remind you of a Mexican home, but the cocinita taco with aged pork is absolutely no slouch, either! Sit inside for live music, or outside for the relaxing patio.

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Amazing taste. Must visit again

Date: 2 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Love Tamale House ! An austin tradition. We were fortunate enough to meet Diana - who is the daughter of the original owners from almost 70 years ago! Great food and fantastic service !!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

We came here with 11 ladies for dinner during a bachelorette weekend in Austin. The staff were friendly and accommodating, the size of a party didn t daunt them and they were super quick to get us seated. The pitchers of margaritas were spot on (complete with options for salting the rims of the glasses (no salt, salt, or spicy salt - highly recommend the spicy salt)). The food was the highlight of the entire trip, we are still raving about it. I had the vegan enchiladas, they were to die for!! The other folks in the group were raving about the quaso and chips. Service was super friendly and also surprisingly quick! There are so many great food options Austin, but I will make a point of coming back here next time no matter what.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

IMHO, youre doing yourself a disservice if you dont try this place. I loved the ambiance and the food was great too. Definitely worth a visit + they validate parking!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 1

First time in Austin wanting to eat Mexican food. We chose this place because the atmosphere is very good and we thought it would be delicious. I ordered tacos that at first glance already seemed bad and when I ate them I confirmed it, without taste. The service is not good either I would not go back

Date: 3 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 2

Very Disappointed The food doesn t taste good, it feels like the warm it at the microwave. Also the service wasn t great. Food : 1/5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

I love this hidden jewel! The atmosphere is so beautiful! Carmen has done a good job bringing the tropical, Mexican decor that makes this place a delightful one. The food is tasty, fresh salsas are delicious! Do not miss out on visiting a piece of Eastside History. It will not disappoint.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

The food here was so good and so memorable. Moms Migas & Queso was 10/10. The staff are very friendly and inviting and the restaurant itself is decorated very home-y with plants and art. They also have a parking lot and validate parking so no driving around looking for a spot. Would recommend and return again! Parking: Plenty of spots, free with validation inside

Date: 4 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 4

Cute and cozy side room. The main dining room has a bar atmosphere. The interesting thing is now they only do phone orders and bring your food to the table. The food was good. Texas sized tamale plate was actually enough food for me with their complimentary chips. The chicken enchiladas were also enjoyed. The validate 2 hours of parking Parking: 2 hours free parking with validation code inside

Date: 4 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Our family visited Tamale House East on a Saturday early afternoon and were met by Carmen, who was friendly, responsive and wonderful throughout our dining experience! Tamale House East includes a florally beautiful outside seating area which I was told will, some time in the near future, have misters to cool diners. The atmosphere, indoor and outside, is relaxed and pleasant. We were started off with complimentary Chips and Salsa. The Guacamole was a dream, a it tasted freshly made. We ordered the Mushroom Spinach Enchiladas, the Vegi Guac Tacos, the Tamale Plate (with Pork - choice of Pork or Chicken) and the Cochinita Pibil. We also had Mole, Avocado Slices and Spanish Rice on the side (though the Mushroom Enchiladas come with Spanish Rice). I drank a Cranberry Juice and my 3 family members enjoyed a pitcher of Prickly Pear Margarita. All of the food was well- presented, tasty and well seasoned. The Mole was exceptional, with well-balanced notes of chocolate and spice. (This description does not do justice to the rich but not overpowering flavor of the Mole.) There is a large parking lot outside of Tamale House East with 2 Hours of free parking. Tamale House East is a wonderful place to enjoy great Mexican food. We will return and highly recommend that everyone enjoy this restaurant. Vegetarian options: Too many to name.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Have been here a number of times, both for dine in and takeout. It never fails to satisfy! The atmosphere is welcoming, the conservatory is cozy, and the patio is gorgeous with plenty of cacti and flowers. I never leave here without getting SOMETHING with mole - even convinced everyone at the table to get some mole and none were disappointed. My wife, a vegetarian, is often torn between what to order. Theres no dedication vegetarian menu, but there are a number of great veggie options for those who dont eat meat. The margaritas are great too, frozen, on the rocks, or mezcal. Our personal favorite is prickly pear. My parents are in town visiting and I took them here today. When my dad mistakenly ordered me the Cochinita Pibil taco instead of the plate, the server picked up on it and brought rice & beans without me even mentioning anything. Incredible attentiveness and the service was above-and-beyond! Vegetarian options: No dedicated vegetarian menu, but theres many veggie options. Mushroom & spinach enchiladas, chipotle migas, bean & cheese tamales, veggie vegan plate, etc. Parking: Spacious parking lot out front with free 2hr validation if youre eating there.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

We ve been coming to Tamale House East for years before we moved here and the food never disappoints. The service is always warm and friendly. It s a staple for weekend brunch, can t recommend highly enough!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Loved this place! Fabulous food, we were six people so tried a lot of things. Diane was amazing-there was so much to choose from that she really helped us figure it out. Great Mescal Margarita pitchers too. We could have stayed all evening. Love the legacy of the three generations of women owning and running the place too, and lovely to support that. Take a look at Diane s skin! So youthful, maybe we should all be eating daily Tamales! Oh, lastly, really reasonably priced which was a pleasant surprise.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Im so glad to have found such a fantastic family owned place! The service was kind and attentive. The food was fresh and abundant. It was appropriately priced for quality and size for the area. The kitchen, bathroom, and dining areas are spotless and have a artistic flare. 10/10 will definitely be back! Dietary restrictions: My sister and I both have dairy allergies and they were very helpful and accommodating to make sure we could safely enjoy our meal! Parking: Parking validation

Date: 5 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 1

do not for any reason ever go here

Date: 5 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

The quintessential Austin Tex-Mex experience - not only a tradition, but a standout that would be tops even if it had just opened its doors today.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 2

The place and atmosphere are very warm and inviting. The lady that took our order was very helpful and the lady that brought our food was very nice, too. The food, though, was very disappointing. One dish was a vegetarian tamale with green salsa and the other dish was a chicken tamale with green salsa. Both tamales were on the heavy side in terms of batter. The chicken in mine was very dry and both tamales lacked taste on their own. The salsa that accompanied both dishes were not fresh and bubbly. We had ordered a bean, cheese, and jalapeño tamale to share as well, but sadly it only had beans inside. Heavy on the batter and no taste. The batter might have been old too. It might just have been those dishes that came out bad because the group next to us enjoyed theirs, but I don t think we ll be giving this another try. Parking: Onsite, free parking

Date: 5 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Big giant tamales and margaritas

Date: 6 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 3

I ve eaten from Tamale House 2 times. Both of those times, my tamales had plastic cooked inside the tamale. First time I ordered a dozen to freeze and the first one I ate I found a bunch of plastic. I opened up another and same thing. I did call them to let them know and was told this was a prep issue but was assured it was a one time thing with that specific batch of tamales. Fast forward to 10 months later, where I ordered 2 tamales to go (yesterday). I was shocked to AGAIN find plastic cooked inside the tamale as I was almost finished with the second. This is now pretty concerning to me and should be addressed to the staff since this is a food safety issue. I ve attached screenshots with the dates showing when these pictures took place. I am Mexican and it s hard to find delicious tamales in the US, and the tamales here taste like home, but I m really weirded out by the plastic I keep finding INSIDE the tamales!! Be careful and inspect your tamales closely.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Delicious tamales and the best salsa! We ordered the 6 tamale combo and tried the pork, chicken and bean & cheese.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 1

Never got my meal other ppl in my party did but not mine!!!! I got offered a taco to go not my meal.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Love this place! Great for brunch or dinner. There is plenty of seating inside or outside, and food is delicious. Patio is dog friendly. Vegetarian options: Great options for our vegetarian friends. Something to easily accommodate everyone. Dietary restrictions: Great for gluten free options

Date: 7 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Really great place. The service was good, and the food was amazing.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

A locally owned, long standing small business that if you come to Austin it is a must. Don t be discouraged by the humble space the food is AMAZING and the owners are beaming with kindness. Keep Austin weird and the food local

Date: 7 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 2

The tamales lacked flavor. Very disappointing given that they call themselves Tamale House.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 4

Cute Mexican place with some bomb tacos. Their migas tacos take the prize though I somehow found the plate to be less tasty for some reason. Huevos rancheros was good but not as flavorful as I expected it to be. the horchata coffee is a decadent treat. Overall a great brunch spot with free parking.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

The tamales are really good.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Had a great talk with the owner, Carmen. Established restaurant. Great drinks, great food. Try the Mole if you want something new. Solid mimosas and margaritas- Would visit again. Food

Date: 8 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 2

Date: 9 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

I was visiting Austin for a few days and looked up nearby restaurants for something special. The QR ordering had me a little wary, but I m happy that I went for the garden and excellent food reported in the reviews As a solo diner, it s not always easy to feel comfortable in a restaurant. But shortly after my arrival a wonderful lady (later told me she was the owner) explained their menu options and I decided to order her favorite chicken tamale with green salsa It was by far the best tamale I ve ever had and it is not hyperbole to say I could taste the love that went into its creation If you have an opportunity to visit this fine establishment you will not be disappointed with the food or service. I cannot wait for my next visit to Austin

Date: 9 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 3

Overpriced for the quality, but nice staff and atmosphere.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 3

Everything is through a QR code and it s only open Thursday to Sunday plenty of other Tex mex spots near by

Date: 9 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

The best tamales Ive ever had. Loved the authenticity and atmosphere.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Vegetarian options: Best Vegetarian Tamale in Town! Delicious.. Food : 5/5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

The food was great, I had a Moms Migas and Queso which was a gently scrambled eggs with cheese on top of crispy taco pieces served with refried beans and a non-spicy pico de gallo. It was delicious. The way the food was served was eye opening a perfect for a technology hub like Austin. There were five at the table, two couple and me. Each couple and me scanned the QR code on the table with our cell phones to get the menu, nothing different than many other places during and after Covid. But then we scrolled down the menu and choose what we wanted to eat and drink, enter a tip and a credit card number then wait for your order to be delivered to your table. In our case we sent three orders to the kitchen, one for each couple and one for me. The use of technology is great, but it does beg the question, Why are we requested to give a tip when no service has yet been rendered. Perhaps Im old fashioned (or just old) but I thought a tip was given for service received, and is given after the meal, not before. That may INCLUDE carrying plates from the kitchen to the table, but there is a lot more to good service. This practice of requesting a tip before any service is given leaves a bad taste. It is akin to a voluntary chair tax and will eventually lead to lower income for the wait staff as people stop paying the tax. Parking: free parking if you eat at the restaurant, but you must tell them.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 2

Date: 10 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 2

Stopped in this morning because we were craving the salsa and the migas from the old location on Airport. This place has really gone down hill - perhaps due to COVID and a lack of recovery. You have to do some stupid check in and validation on your phone to park in the lot, no one speaks to you, you order off your phone completely and a guy who doesnt speak brings your food out. Migas were loaded with too many tortillas and were a bit mealy in texture. The salsa isnt out to grab on your own anymore, so they bring you a small amount with the food (e.g. not enough). It also wasnt as good as on previous visits - tasted like they added too much onion or garlic. I suspect they are able to stay in business solely based on revenue from the really big parking lot for evenings/nights. Its about the only place left to park down here, but be aware, it appears to be $35 for 3 hours if you pay. Anyway, scratching this off my list to ever visit again. Do yourself a favor and try Veracruz or even Ciscos instead. The plants and patio are cute though if you insist on getting mediocre food.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Ordering is scary but good.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 3

Great brunch, weird parking. The migas were fantastic, but apparently they dont own their parking lot and I had to pay $36 to park there.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 3

Cute place but food was alright.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Amazing tamales and margs!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №56

Rating: 1

Great place but always closed

Date: a year ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №58

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Migas plate was fire. If i lived here that would be a go to dish in my life lol. Chilaquiles salsa was too sour. Would come back in a heartbeat

Date: a year ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Had two tacos, both very distinct and delicious. Appreciate the touch of giving two forks for those who don t want to mix the flavor between the dishes they order.

Date: a year ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Carmen is a true gem and the food is delicious! First time visiting in almost 10 years, I wont wait so long to return!

Date: a year ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

The family owned part is what makes this place special. Their story is a good one. The family has had multiple locations throughout the years. I believe this location is the last man standing. Natural causes closed the other locations. Failure never a reason. This place is c-l-e-a-n. Well appointed. Nice music selection overhead. The most recent visit we had the owner herself waiting & doting on us. She overheard me telling my party about the Tamale House on Airport. We reminisced about her brother & the Airport Blvd Tamale House location. Service excellent. Food remains excellent. I ll be back again. And again.

Date: a year ago

Review №65

Rating: 3

Its a shame when a place called Tamale House has mediocre tamales :(. I was happier with frozen tamales from Walmart.

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

An old East Austin staple. I hope they stay around.

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Great place since 1976..... this is a must stop for austinites and tourists.

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

The moms migas is amazing

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

I heard the tacos were good They are, but my babe got the migas. That Migas is fireee. I ve had a lot of Migas, this is very traditional and amazing. Moms Migas

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 1

I would avoid at all costs. Over priced and hardly edible. On this street alone you have so many better options. Both my wife and I were food poisoned here.

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 3

Its local and the folks that work here are very nice. The tamales are home made and you can tell, having said that. I think if youre looking for a tourist spot this works, but for food you can look elsewhere

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Great place for Sunday brunch! Mimosas are very nice and chilaquiles are exceptional - just as I remembered as a child! Lots of outdoor seating options. Parking: You need to register online at the restaurant to avoid paying for parking.

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 2

Wonderful atmosphere inside and out! Unfortunately I cant say the same for the food. I was quite disappointed! We had our daughter for the weekend and she really was craving some tamales on a whim and Tamale House came to mind. Mind you, we have never eaten here until yesterday. I spent way to much money for the food that was put in front of us. My husband and I are amazing cooks, and really pay attention to detail when we go out to restaurants. There plates had no presentation..no color!!! We started with the queso..I was very confused by the flavor and texture. My Daughter and I ordered a pork Tamale and a bean and cheese tamale.. the flavor of the Masa for the tamale was pretty good, the fillings need attention to flavor. My husband got the Fajita plate....not to good...the plate was super hot but the rice beans and fajitas on the plate were lukewarm at best. The best tasing things we had were their Fresh Chips and salsa. I wish I could say I would return with my familia, but you all definitely need help with the food on your menu. Perhaps a revamp on your plates, a new chef who takes pride in cooking and making your plates look appetizing .We had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Valera yesterday and just realized she was the owner, she is super super sweet and came to our table several times to ask how we were doing. She has left a lasting impression on me and I truly believe she deserves better from her familias restaurant that they have worked so hard to keep alive. You all have the potential to be amazing, and have a gem in east Austin. I would love for it to taste impeccable, see it flourish, and packed with people!! YOU ALL DESERVE IT!! ~Monica Salas

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Always visit when in Austin

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Food was great. Would recommend the Migas, be advised it is covered in queso and can be too liquidy for some people s taste. The iced coffee is good. The tamale is $17 but it s also the size of the plate. It s basically self serve here, you order from the table on your phone and they bring you your food and drinks. Parking: You have to pay to park but if you eat here the restaurant will give you a discount code to get the parking paid for.

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

One of my favorite spots in austin for breakfast tacos with vegetarian friendly options. The chipotle migas was smoky, cheesy, sloppy and just excellent. The horchata cold brew is an amazing twist to cold brew coffee for a hot summers day. The vibe inside and outside are also great. Highly recommend visiting this historical institution

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 1

Worst place to go we will never go back. Im born and raised in East Austin and to be discriminated the way my family was that day was ridiculous. Remind you we look very white for being Hispanic but the I spoke Spanish to my husband the vibe for us changed. They did come to our table for nothing we even seen them greet and wait on others within 5 minutes of walking in. This is very disappointing and would not recommend this place ever. Can not comment on the food because we never got to that point of ordering.

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

I really love coming here and bringing friends from out of town. The mole is amazing and the space is just great when the weather is nice.

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 1

The google menu and their actual menu are way different. Food is not that great and not much to choose from. Expensive.

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Amazing tortillas and chips salsa for pickup!

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

The grilled chicken mole taco is next level! Such a cute spot with great outdoor seating.

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 4

Great place. Only reason for 4 stars is the cost. Coffee, huevos rancheros with a side of bacon and a nice tip was $28!

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Best migas even. Cool place. Great staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 3

I miss the customer service this place used to excel at. It s all QR and nobody could seem to be bothered for any questions. Ordered 2 migas plates and 2 coffees to go. $49 with a 20% tip. I drive home, open up our food and there s no tortillas. This may seem like a petty gripe but, a little follow through with those prices is in order.

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 3

Very expensive for average food. No servers, you order everything from the QR code. It was very busy but good came out an a reasonable time.

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Came here for their tamales, was amazed by the environment. The pictures speak for themselves but I truly believe its best experienced in person! The tamales lived up to their hype, perfectly moist and flavorful. I cant wait to come here again with friends!! Parking: Make sure you check in with the restaurant to verify your parking.

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Moms migas plate was great

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Nice place for Tex-Mex food. We went for breakfast The breakfast tacos with migas were the best. You could order many sides including cut avocados. All order delivery, using mobile with table number, is very productive The environment is stunningly Mexican. Will come again.

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

I m giving this restaurant ALLLLL the stars!! The food was so flavorful and the margaritas were strong. The owner, Ms. Diane, came over and spoke with us after we ate and she was just the most kind and smartest woman! It made the experience that much better. We re definitely coming back here! They re only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 1

lmao, four years ago a large group of friends and I showed up, were condescended to sooo hard by the bartender, sold wildly expensive margarita pitchers that were made deliberately out of sight and had no alcohol in them. Bartender was very creepy to multiple women in our group and others. He was so bad we talk about it fondly to this day, so we decided to speak out on this day of reunion. I hope hes fired lol.

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 3

Totally average. It is an OK place for student crowd, but nothing to write home about.

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 1

I grew up eating mexican food and I enjoy trying new restaurants and this is one of the worst restaurants I been food was not good at all the tamales look like a burrito and the tortillas r not homemade my papas were so dry and hard

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

This is the absolute best taco I ve ever had! The second I took a bite I was blown away! The service was amazing as well! The price was amazing too! I ll definitely be here every time I m downtown.

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Great breakfast and the BEST patio in Austin, hands down. We love this place!!

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

Pros: Super tasty food Cute atmosphere Food came out fast Friendly ppl Cons: pretty expensive (especially if you want sauce for your tamales, I think $3.00 is a little much). You don t really get a waiter, you order online through your phone so if you have any questions regarding the menu, good luck. my friend and I waited a while just to get someone s attention for a to go box since the website doesn t have an option to call someone to your table.

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Tamale House has such a good atmosphere. Feels very much like you re in a homey environment. Food was large portioned for the price! I had a pork tamale (the house tamale) and it was very good. Salsas were also delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 4

Good atmosphere but slow service. Also guacamole is a bit overpriced IMO.

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Wanted to go have lunch but only open for tamale pick up. Got a 6 pack for $45. They were huge and good.

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

It took me two weeks to eat six Texas sized tamales! Back in November I placed a takeout order for a tamal six pack - mushroom and spinach. When I picked up my order, I was surprised by the size of the package. Didnt realize the tamales would be so large. Taste and texture was okay. The tamal is mostly masa, not a lot of filling. I arrived to pick up my order about 30 minutes before closing and there was no one in the front to help but it didnt take too long to get my takeout order. Vegetarian options: Vegan and vegetarian options available

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 2

We ordered tamales for Christmas and I was very surprised to hear the price of $45 for 6 tamales. Well they are very large so I thought it was maybe worth it until I ate them and they are all masa and had the smallest amount of meat. They had the same amount of meat as a normal sized tamale but the about 4 or 5 times the amount of masa. Had good flavor if you like to just eat Masa. I would not recommend wasting the money on their tamales.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 1

Need to change the name of the restaurant The Masa Casa

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 3

Good test

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 1

My first time here and my order was so messed up. First the taco was mushy and after the third time still wasnt right. I order a tamale plate and then a togo pork tamale and bean & cheese. Didnt get my plate. We wont be back. What a cluster of a mess. Didnt eat the tamale so I cant rate them.

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Wow, I didn t even know this diamond in the rough existed.

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 3

The tamales here are ridiculously large which would be cool if they had a good proportion of masa to filling but they don t. They give you a WHOLE LOT of masa, and just a thin sliver of filling. (See pictures). But if you like masa, it tasted okay

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Too bad we cant give it more than 5 stars!! Great food and atmosphere. Staff is the best! The Green Knight will be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 2

$82 with tip for 2 tamale plates, 2 margs, and chips and salsa. The tamales were ok, not that good. Margs were good. Chips and salsa were both not good. Service was very slow and the place was empty. For the quality of everything, theyve got no business with these prices. Also ordered through an app and paid + tipped beforehand. I wouldve tipped the same 20% anyways, but I dont like that aspect when dining in a restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 2

Im giving it two and being nice but this is NOT THE PLACE FOR TAMALES they dont have much meat and has way way too much masa i mean that is all you taste its nasty and so not worth the money or the distance to get there never again and wait time was ridiculous

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Arrived early on a Sunday and was happily seated on their colorful garden patio. The menu has all the standard taco combinations and the service is fast and friendly. I would recommend visiting early as the place gets busy after 10AM.

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 2

Not for me. Janky ordering system through Toast. Food quality was not great and it was overpriced. We had two tacos with sides Chips and queso Migas with all the fixings Enchilada with sides Chicken tamale with sides Four sodas. Over a hundred bucks. Beans and rice were dry. Eggs were cold and the wait staff seemed stressed out and hardly anyone there. We went on Sunday around 1pm. First time there, will not return. Parking: Pay for parking but they validate.

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 2

The place has a great vibe, but it is expensive. They do not have waiters, you order through an app and pay and tip in advance. The service is bad, we waited for 10 - 15 minutes to finish to clean the table. Food is ok, the order came wrong.

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 1

Not cool that they have loud smelly leaf blowers blowing stuff around at 8:30 pm while adjacent places have customers. Do it another time

Date: 2 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 1

Overall my first time experience was disappointing. Upon entering there was no host to greet you so you will wander aimlessly inside to figure out the parking validation process. No signs to indicate that it was open seating. Staff walks past you not once offering to help or to answer question about the menu. For two people the bill ended up to be +70 dollars which was a little bit outrageous. The ordering process through the app was a nightmare. Since this was the tamale house I decided to try the pork tamales. The featured texas sized tamales had a disproportionate amount of protein (a little) and masa (a lot). Along with our food we decided to order a caipirinha to enjoy. It was not a caipirinha but instead tasted like ready to drink margarita mix. But since the staff never came around it was difficult to bring up any complaints. Pros: Great decor, shady seating area. Cons: inattentive staff, cocktails were mislabeled, inattentive staff, confusing parking/validation process, inattentive staff, expensive, and did I mention inattentive staff? Overall I would label this place as a tourist trap because I did not feel like they care if locals comeback or not. For the price you pay the level of service was non existence. Not worth your time or money.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

We ate at Tamale House East last night. It was absolutely amazing. The best traditional Mexican food we have had EVER. The Queso Compuesto was on another level! Their Texas size Tamales are SOOOOOOOOO good! We also had the roasted chicken and fish tacos and I don t even know which was better. We drove about an hour to get there but it was so worth it, we will be back many times. The Owners also came out and were so friendly and wonderful!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 1

Just left here, the enchilada sauce taste like the can Hormel chili. Drinks are weak. Salsa is bland and watery. Very much could of made better at home. Couldnt even finish plate. 35$ for parking and 65$ on two plates. Awful.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 3

Place is cute, but the service wasnt good and the tamales werent good enough for the very high price. They forgot our order and didnt offer us anything to make up for it. A single tamale is $8 and doesnt come with any salsa inside unless you add it which costs an extra $2. I get charging for EXTRA salsa.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 2

I grew up eating mexican food and I enjoy trying new restaurants in Austin. I ordered the beef enchiladas to go. Sad to say it was the worst enchiladas I have ever tasted.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Food is amazing, salsa all and the sauces were increadably fresh! So good! Rolled out like a fat cat. The mexi drink was so good!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Great Dads fajita taco Enchiladas with mole delicious I saw a lot of iced Mexican coffee being sold, but I just needed some ice water. Check it out the bartender hes knowledgeable and great food.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

This is one of the very best Mexican restaurants in Austin. The Chipotle migas are the migas Ive ever had as are the beef chili con carne enchiladas. I recommend the frozen margaritas on a good day with the locally made chili rim. The quality of the food and drinks combined with the unique and authentic decor and one of the very best patios in Austin make this place an absolute treasure for those seeking a real local experience.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 2

The food was not worth the price. It was ok to me. Servers were not attentive and customer service dont exist here from my experience.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Excellent food. Parking: Parking is free for 3 hrs if dining Recommended dishes Migas Breakfast Taco

Date: 2 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

The chilaquiles are amazing

Date: 2 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Cutest patio, nice tacos, REALLLLY nice drinks! And friendly people :)

Date: 2 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 3

The tamales are delicious, the service is not very good, the place is beautiful

Date: 2 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Great food, drinks, and coffee plus the added bonus of a beautiful patio space. Tamale House is keeping a small piece of Austin culture alive on the east side!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 4

Best Migas in town! Great place to lounge, indoors or out!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Fish taco was incredible! Seasoning was perfect and it was crispy. Steak taco was just ok. The tacos are HUGE!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 2

Food wasn t seasoned or salted at all

Date: 2 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Awesome chilaquiles

Date: 2 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 1

I was born & raised here in E. Austin. Ive never had to park were you pay to eat at a restaurant but have to go in the place scan/text to get it validate first. Then you scan through again to get the menu and place your order. Every individual had to do the same. No one to welcome you. Should of stayed home if I want to fix my own food. I was just trying a place Ive hadnt been. Thanks to all the old places that are more people friendly Ive enjoyed eating over the years.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Breakfast was great! And free parking was provided

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

This place changed my opinion about tacos. The fish taco is especially amazing.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Wow! First time here and we had the chicken tamale with ranchero sauce and the beef tamale with queso and it was absolutely delicious! I Highly recommend this place for lunch if you are craving for tamales.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 3

Does not live up to its name. Tamale House is beyond stingy with its meat portions. Though tasty, their tamales are 90% masa (pork/chicken). My friend was not impressed with their cheese enchiladas and gave it a 6/10. It s also a bit confusing for first time visitors and very difficult to get anyones attention. Although Beautiful decor on the inside, Will not be returning.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Amazing food and most importantly friendly service

Date: 2 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 3

The food was good. The migas were a bit soggy, but not terrible. I gave it 3 stars because they served our food in plastic to go containers. It s horribly wasteful to serve food in to go containers. Why not invest in proper dining ware? Especially as a restaurant. As someone who is trying to lessen my carbon footprint, I was sorely disappointed to be served on single use plastic ware. I wouldn t go here again solely because of this reason.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Authentic and yum.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Great spot in Austin!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Tamale House East was recommended by a musician friend. Musicians ALWAYS know the best places to eat! I had the migas, and they were delicious! I also appreciated the validated parking...

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 2

Currently serving all food in plastic Tupperware. No service, you have to order everything online and they bring it to the table. Very expensive for what you get.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 1

Extremely disappointing. The food had zero flavor, and the beef fajita taco was supplemented with 90% potatoes instead of meat. You order through QR which made the staff almost nonexistent, and also meant our chips and salsa arrived with the food, not before, like it should. All of the food is served in plastic to go containers which is extremely disappointing in a city that is so green As a Hispanic from south Texas, I can easily say you should avoid this place if you are looking for authentic Mexican flavor.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 1

Too much cheese, food doesnt have a good flavor not recommended !!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 2

It was very pretty place, but the migas were wet and soggy as well as came in a to-go plastic container.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 1

They said they were short staffed because three people called in sick. Service was non existent. They make you tip beforehand by ordering through the online menu that is accessed by the QR code on the table. Bad experience, wouldn t recommend. Your experience may vary

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

When I was a young woman in the early 70s, I discovered the Tamale House #1 Trailer sitting on the corner of Congress Ave and 1st St (Cesar Chavez). I bought the most DELICIOUS Interior Mexican enchilades, tacos and tamales on this earth. TH food is always consistent and 45 years later I can attest to it. Im still eating the BEST Mexican food that you can ever find in a restaurant in Texas. The young daughter of the old man, is the current Owner. Diana is keeping the family tradition going. She and I are both 73 yrs old. I WILL ALWAYS BE A LOYAL CUSTOMER. I LOVE TAMALE HOUSE now located on E. 6th St.!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 4

Such a cute vibe and food was incredible. Everything tasted very fresh. Plants were positioned everywhere which made for a chill environment. Seating options were plentiful. It was a seat yourself restaurant, so we chose the back which was located outside. We went during busy hours and still found a seat and parking. You order off a QR code and they bring the food out to you. We were surprised with how quickly we received our food, as there were only 2 runners in the back of this busy restaurant. We helped ourself to waters from a cooler. The idea of this restarting is fantastic and low maintenance. A few things that we did notice is that the food containers that the are served in seem to be wasteful (unless the reuse them). The tortillas were a bit soggy. Also the only tables left were small circular ones. There were 3 of us and we had ordered a few extra plates for chips/dip. We had to put some plates and drinks on the ground to make room for everything. However that was an us problem since we chose the table, knowing that there were 3 of us. Price was a little high at least compared to Mexican type eateries in houston. However, great experience, delish food, and we left overall satisfied. You cannot order wrong at this place. We will be back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 3

I was skeptical to try this place because of the way they spell tamale. There shouldnt be an e at the end, but we decided to give it a shot. This place has great vibes and atmosphere, definitely 5/5. We ordered the chilaquiles, chicken mole taco, and the chicken tamal. The chilaquiles were really good and the salsa verde was tasty. The tortillas were not crunchy but its because they were covered with the salsa verde. The refried beans were the star of the plate. Overall 4/5. The chicken mole was also delicious, had great flavor but a bit pricey. Id order it again if it wasnt $6 for one taco. The Tamal was a bit dry and the masa needed more flavor, it was bland but the chicken inside was good. We also tried some chips and salsa. We wanted to order it but it was $5. Luckily the table next to us didnt finish theirs so after they left we snatched them up. I guess you could say it was a steal ;) Very glad we didnt pay for it because the salsa was not good. It had no flavor and tasted like tomato water. The salsa they served us with the taco and chilaquiles was bomb AF tho. It tasted very fresh and good flavor. Id be happy to order a big portion of that salsa if they offered it on the menu. Overall experience was good, would come back again

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Best fish taco I ever had!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 4

The food is OK when you consider all austin has to offer. It s not bad it s just not great either. However, there s easy parking and the decor and atmosphere are great and the staff is really nice and service is quick.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

This is all about the Austin atmosphere. Family owned for years. Food is great, facility is eclectic and a must see.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 1

For the high price that is being paid , good food is expected and not , the food tasteless , the sauces do not taste good and besides the food arrives cold . the service is ok, but it is not worth the cost of the food.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Amazing food, incredible staff, super nice scenery. Something went wrong with my payment and the manager went out of her way to fix that. Thank you so much!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 3

I was excited to try this place but the menu you have to use at the table is different/more expensive than the menu available on the website. Also they were out of most kinds of beer including Zilker which is weird because theyre within a stones throw of the brewery. Would love to try again maybe when Tamale House is in less of a flux.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 2

Bad service! Now one waits you you need to see empty table and occupy it and place an order from there. Even though you placing an order server forgets to bring it, I have to go to counter after 45 minutes of placing order and server forgot to bring it to table. I had taco and chalupa it was fine.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Have your tamales in the plant shrine on your first date. You wont regret it.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 2

Serve yourself. Overpriced food. Had to debate with a server over my order. No thanks

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Love their margaritas, salsa, queso and fish tacos! Get the mango margarita!!! Such a cute spot and perfect for photo opps too! Def one of my favs in East Austin!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

The ambiance and the food are a must. Friendly staff is the perfect cherry on top.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Delicious!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 2

I want to give it more stars but with the price of food and what I got was not on the same level. I paid for steak dinner but what I got was fast-food type food. 2.50 for a CAN of Dr pepper. The atmosphere was nice, but music didnt match and was too loud. They dont even give you free chips and salsa, you have to pay for that....all n all, I wouldnt recommend this to a friend, Sorry.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Authentic home made texmex

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 2

Always wanted to come and try this place because it looked so pretty amazing place but bad quality food. I felt like i was eating a school lunch. Food came in plastic containers as if they were all pre made / packaged and reheated, not much flavor to anything. Leaving 2 stars just because this place is pretty, wouldn t recommend or come back. super disappointed

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 3

Friendly staff but food was eh for the price. Marg and 2 chicken enchiladas in take out container with plastic fork to sit on patio for $35

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Great service...great food... Just excellent

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 4

Love the interior

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 1

Food had no type of kick The music was soo loud inside Oh yeah no kind of customer service you order through their website to be honest it was really weird, food was served in plastic container, soda cups were small as hell.Didnt like it this place at all

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Food was delicious. We are from NY and went here with some family living in the area. Parking was validated if eating at the tamale house. My only complaint is the portion size was a little small. Had enchiladas and was barely filled by the end. If chips and salsa were included with the meal I don t think the portion size would have been an issue. Overall delicious food and the margaritas are amazing!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

I dont know how many breakfast tacos i ve had since i ve been in Austin, but you can forget about all of them and look no further than Tamale House East and their Spicy Migas Taco. Completely family owned and operated they have been around since the 50s and were the first to introduce breakfast tacos to Austin in the 80s. History aside, what truly separates this taco from the rest are two key ingredients: the crispy tortilla chips and Ranchero sauce. Every migas taco i ve had in Austin has soft or (to be completely honest) soggy tortillas. Not at Tamale House East, the crispy fried tortillas give the much needed crunch to create the perfect mouth feel and combination of textures that i ve felt every other migas taco is missing. Finally, the Ranchero sauce is what elevates this taco to a completely different level. It s a family recipe that takes them 2 hours to make at the crack of dawn. I could drink this sauce straight and to be honest, I did. Served warm, when mixed with the cheese and eggs it creates this unbelievably creamy and delicious combination that I promise will have you questioning what took you so long to come try it. Regardless of if you re just visiting or a lifelong Austin resident, do yourself a favor and check out the Spicy Migas Taco from Tamale House East. Your soul will thank you.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago