Tamale House East
Austin
tamales $
Operating since 1958, Tamale House East is a family-run Austin institution renowned for its multi-generational recipes including Texas-sized tamales, enchiladas, and breakfast tacos. Visitors are drawn to its laid-back, historic East 6th Street atmosphere, prominently featuring a plant-filled, magical garden courtyard patio.
Audience feedback leans heavily nostalgic, with many celebrating the lovely courtyard ambiance, delicious food, and margaritas. However, reactions are somewhat divided between those who consider it an iconic staple and those who criticize food quality, along with frequent warnings regarding confusing parking validation.
- Try the Texas-sized tamales and traditional enchiladas crafted from a multi-generational recipe
- Pair your meal with one of their popular margaritas
- Sit outside on the plant-covered garden courtyard patio for the best atmosphere
- Pay close attention to parking instructions and validation rules to avoid unexpected fines
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MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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