Cool atmosphere. Friendly service. Food was ok. Not sure I would go out of my way to go back. Had chicken tacos, seasoned nice but very dry. Wife enjoyed the salsa and beef fajita tacos.

Over hyped. Flavors mild to plain. Sauce beans both boring. Also massive waste of plastic Togo for dine in. I definitely would not come back. If your into food don’t believe the hype. Mediocre & boring with excessive waste of plastic trash. They don’t recycle

The tamales were good, but to be honest no better than the frozen variety I might get from a supermarket. They also seemed like they had been pre-made and reheated since they came in little plastic containers, despite us dining in-store. It detracted from the experience and made it seem like we were eating a microwave meal.

Not the best Mexican food I’ve had but it hit the spot for our breakfast stop. Just the heads up, the tamales are HUGE! Like really huge! Best part of the meal was the queso and chips - highly recommend getting those!

As mentioned prior, I moved back to Austin and today we’re looking for an excellent tamale. As I browse through the web and called and spoke to each of the restaurants, we decided on Tamale House. I entered the restaurant and saw a wall of articles pertaining to the excellent tamales, now in expectation of a good product. We purchased six tamales at 5$ each; assured these tamales were huge and the best. They handed me a huge aluminum container that would probably hold 3 dozen or more regular size tamales. We were excited! Arriving home we could not wait to try these HUGE tamales. Well, unfortunately we were very disappointed…the flavor was fair, 90 percent of all the tamales is masa, and you get extra masa not attached to the tamale. The pork is dry. The bean and cheese had very very little cheese. I don’t know what tamales were served to warrant all the articles on the wall, however; I can probably assure you these were not the tamales.

Visiting from Ohio, and HAD to get tamales while I was here. I opted for the classic pork recipe, with queso and pickled jalapeños. I wanted some chips, but didnt see an option for a side, so I got a starter, which comes with a lifetime supply of chips and salsa for one. All of the staff seemed genuinely friendly.Good chips, decent salsa, tender tamale with great tasting pork (I thought was 2 average sized tamales, but it was one long one, in 2 halves), and spectacular queso. The jalapeños were a surprising highlight.Make sure you go in and get a parking validation code from the host before you go to the parking kiosk.

They must be struggling, because its just a bunch of canned beans, rice and nasty cheese presented in different ways. Got a chicken tamale too. It way 80% masa with barely any filling. They must have run out of lettuce too. Either that or crispy tacos now come with spinach. Waste of money, waste of time. What a shame because theyve been an east side staple for so long. Maybe not much longer.

My mom’s migas and queso were great, the pork tamale; I’ve had better. Great coffee!

I went here a few months ago but just needed to come back and make a review!! I absolutely love this authentic Tex Mex spot. I visited Austin and knew we needed to try it. This family owned restaurant has a beautiful patio for seating and delicious food!! The owners are the sweetest and the service was awesome.Austin has lots of little bugs so they provide you with bug spray haha! When I went they only had outdoor seating but you can probably sit inside if you are a tourist who’s not used to little buggies haha!!

Amazing and so much character!! Employees are so nice. Cannot wait to come back!!!

Amazing tamales. Tried all chicken, pork and veggies. The salsas were also bombs.

Great service and amazing food! The story of the family is beautiful! I tried the fish tacos and chicken tamales, both meals were amazing. I didnt even have time to take a picture! Hahaha!

Cutest atmosphere and it seemed like everyone working was family and they were SO nice. I’m a flight attendant and go to a lot of different places and was really impressed with this spot.

We did a 2 hr bike ride on the Eastside and finished here with brunch. 11 of us had a variety of menu items and everyone raved about what they ate! The margaritas were exceptional - not too sweet or too strong which is getting harder to find outside of Maudies, Matts, and a few other restaurants in town. This place is the real deal! Coming from a woman who has lived on the border of Mexico and a resident of Austin for 28 yrs., I really appreciated Tamale Houses authenticity-- family-owned & operated = great quality, service, welcoming atmosphere, beautiful space. Food was delivered quickly, hot, and the portions were appropriate. Cant wait to go back

This place used to be amazing but boy did it go downhill. They have it set up so you have to sit and pay for your food online before anyone comes out to talk to you. Just another menu that you have to fill out by entering your credit card manually. Want to order something else? Please enter your credit card manually again. Not the dining experience I was looking for, uber eats is better. Also got this disgusting greasy goop, used to come here all the time this is so sad.

The food was absolutely delicious and this was some of the best customer service I have ever received. My girlfriend and I both have food allergies. A staff member and the cook went over the menu with us, ingredient by ingredient. I love the fun funky style of the restaurant and all of their beautiful plants inside and outside. Also the best fish tacos I’ve ever had. Mexican coffee horchata was the bomb!

Some of the worst Mexican food Ive ever had. Not trying to bag on this place just being honest. Taco Bell literally is better than this place. For a restaurant to serve the kind of food they do and calling it Mexican should be an embarrassment. Service was beyond horrible when asking the server what we were getting she responded I dont know very indifferent and seemed almost put out that we were asking a question as we werent sure who was getting what when the order was delivered. Stay away from this place, save your money and your appetite. Now I know why every other restaurant Friday night on East 6th Street was busy except this place

Super cute local bar/restaurant! We stopped for mimosas during our pedal hop tour. They welcomed us right in and were very attentive.

This place is over priced. The original mexican breakfast taco was okay but as i said, too pricey. Nice setup & new area.

Being originally from Los Angeles, I was looking for a restaurant to take a guest from LA. I happened to run into this restaurant and did not have very high expectations; that is, I expected to eat just Mexican American food. However, when I saw Cochinita Pivil on the menu, I could not believe it! This is a very special Mexican dish, rare to find, if ever, in a Mexican restaurant. It was delicious, I highly recommend it. There are other very authentic Mexican dishes on the menu, not commonly found in other so called Mexican restaurants.The portions are very plentiful and the prices very reasonable. The personnel are friendly and attentive, including the owner. And if it wasnt enough, there is free 3-hour parking.Soon after, I took other guests, and they were quite impressed to find real Mexican food. Without a doubt, I will continue to bring guests to this restaurant.

I loved the tamale! It was my very first time eating it and I loved them so much. The fish tacos was so fresh too, and the pork was great. I also enjoyed a wonderful margarita in such a lovely atmosphere. Cannot believe how friendly everyone was with us too, super hospital.

Fun mama’s day out. The mimosas were bomb! :)

We came here for the first time this evening. I had the mole tamale which was incredible. All the food is very reasonably priced and the restaurant has a really nice atmosphere and vibe. I also order a drink which the bartender selected. It was a spicy and tasty drink and I will be excited to try it again. Service was excellent and they offer free parking for the duration of your visit. I would recommend checking out this place!

Tamales are amazing. Outdoor eating had us getting bit and the service was confusing & unorganized. I will always get their Tamales tho

Great local joint. We came for breakfast. Very clean. I loved the shaded outdoor areas. Food was great.

Not the same as the original. Very sad to see. Oh the good old days of Carne Guisadas, and Guacamole Chalupas. Not sure which family member inherited the business, but it has a different vibe.The old Tamale House on Airport was the spot. No AC to keep prices low (with a note posted on wall to explain the reason...lol). It had real character, and good prices. Old Austinites were always there. I understand prices go up, but not like this, and the charm is gone. I wish I knew which restaurant bought their old seasoned grill.

Rip regular size tamalesThese tamales are gigantic and so delicious! Best Ive ever had!!

The food comes out very quickly! Friendly staff and easy online ordering.

Food was good. Pricey but you are in a large city.

The name references tamales. Their tamales are good, not great. And they dont come in beef. But the fish tacos here are out of this world! Wish they were open more days of the week.

The takeout plastic was a bit disappointing for the high price. Understandable for the times, but try to think of a better way.

Fresh tamales, friendly service, ice cold beers. What more could you want!

Pretty mediocre honestly. $30 for two for lunch, which is a little high IMO. The portions were a little stingy and the food was nothing to write home about. They got my order wrong and there wasn’t really any service (they ask for tip upfront of course). I’m sure you can find something better.

I absolutely hate tamales. Maybe I haven’t eaten a good tamale, I don’t know. My girlfriend LOVES them. So BOOM. We’re here at the tamale house. I order the tamale plate and a margarita with tajin around the rim. The margarita comes out and then the food soon after. I scarf that stuff down like I’ve never had food because It was so amazing. I had been lied to my entire life and I am so upset about it. I am now a fan. The only thing that slowed me down was the fact that I wasn’t given a spoon, but an oversight that I can forgive because the food was amazing. And then BAM, the buzz from the margarita sets in after the great food. Ugh, an amazing experience.PS,Get queso on your tamale and thank me later 10/10 would recommend

Great patio, a nice place to have a drink/date. Unfortunately it will be a very expensive date and weak drink. Margs are approx $10 and weaker than a natty.

Great location tucked away on 6th street east of IH-35. Workers were very kind and willing to assist. I ordered the chicken taco and the attendant allowed me to switch out the flour tortilla for corn. Tacos are a decent size for the price, they add a slice of tomatoe and avocado which enhanced the flavor; however, the actual chicken and the broth it was cooked in was slightly under seasoned. Great overall experience and the decor of the restaurant was rather uplifting.

The food has always been great. Now with this newer location the building matches the food. They take covid protocol more serious than most businesses Ive been in lately and for me that is a plus. Waiter that brought me a menu was a really friendly guy and as helpful as possible. Ask a local if you dont want to take a strangers word for it. This place is loved.

I’d never had a bad tamale, until I ordered from Tamale House. At first I was excited when I saw how huge they were — they reminded me of the Oaxacan tamales I used to get at the Maxwell Street market in Chicago. But as soon as I unwrapped the tamale, the smell hit me and I knew something was off. It smelled and tasted like someone accidentally dumped an entire bottle of cheap garlic powder into the masa. I tried my best to make it palatable but nothing I could douse it with could cover that taste. I’ve never experienced a tamale so inedible in my life. Unfortunately I ordered two of those beasts and had to throw them out. Sadness. 😢I’m giving two stars because the enchiladas were ok, not great, small portions, but atleast I had something edible. And the customer service seemed fine. Maybe their other food is great, but tamales at a place named Tamale House should kinda be the best thing on the menu, right?

LOVE Tamale House East! The outside patio is darling. Love their iced Mexican coffee and breakfast taco #6 (black bean, white cheese, bacon, & avocado). Friendly staff and they have live entertainment every weekend.

Cozy little spot with so much character. great food, margaritas, and staff.

Love this place and the multi-generational family business vibe. The atmosphere was great; the food was good, but not standout in Austin’s amazing food scene.

Great spot for brunch. We were going to get the award-winning Moms Migas, but were informed the Chipotle Migas is better. It was so good we cam eback the next day to try more of the menu! Definitely get the Mexican Iced Coffee!

My favorite was the chipotle migas taco. Adorable spot. Perfect on a Saturday morning.

Great experience, cheap and fast. Not the best, not the worst -- does the trick!

Not the best Mexican food and horrible service. Tamales taste like canned ones. Tortilla soup was ok at best.

Yum! I loved this breakfast and location. The food was fresh and had wonderful flavor. Get the iced coffee as well! I will definitely be back.

The food was okay but the service was very slow and somewhat unfriendly.Getting seated and ordering food was confusing for many diners during our visit and several of them walked away without receiving service or speaking with an employee.I think this place is worth passing up, there are so many other places to eat in Austin that this experience probably isnt worth it.

Wonderful place- everything about it. service top notch.

The building was great, the staff was incredible, the band was fantastic, the migas were pretty good, they were just a little wet they should have been fluffier thats why Im a little bit lower score than I would have liked to have given

An OG of Austin! You cant go wrong with anything you order on their menu. Its a must try!

Mixed experience here at Tamale House. We came in for breakfast on the 4th of July. Surprisingly, it wasnt busy. We sat outside and their huge patio space is super eclectic and funky, but really cool. Mixed seating, interesting decorations, and just a cool vibe. Lots of coverage too, so even if its raining a little, youre all good.You view the menu and order your food through a QR code. Its an interesting option, and makes getting your order in easy, but I do miss the experience of actually talking to a server and asking for recommendations. Doesnt lose them a star or anything, just not my preference.Food....I got the chipotle migas, and added chorizo. It was really good. The tortillas had a great crunch, full of flavor, and just generally tasty. I definitely dipped my tortillas in the drippings when I was done (which, on the tortillas, go with the flour over the corn). Breakfast potatoes had a nice seasoning and the refried beans were good.My wife got the Chilaquiles and they were ok. Not super flavorful and the fried tortilla chips were soggy and lacking any crisp. It is also done in a Verde salsa, which is just not how I like my Chilaquiles personally.Oh, and all the food came out in sealed plastic to-go containers. Definitely took away from the presentation. This could be a Covid thing though, and if so I get it.Overall, it was a good experience. Id probably go back for a quick and relaxed breakfast if I lived here and had more time. Wouldnt add it to a list of must-see locations if youre visiting Austin though.

Theyve expanded their amazing patio area, but the food is the same! Huge tacos. Order and pay by the QR code at your table and the wait staff will bring it right out!

Incredible tamales. They’re BIG! Pork was my favorite. Great family atmosphere inside during the day, looks like it could convert well to night. If the weather is nice, you gotta try that patio. Very pretty and great atmosphere

Great breakfast tacos, friendly staff, perfect outdoor dining

Tamale House is excellent. They make the best tamales youll ever have. I also love getting their fish taco and a margarita. They have big tables, comfy booths, and a really nice garden patio. They have a parking lot right in front. To make it even better, TH is owned and operated by an old Austin family.

Great food and atmosphere.

On the “other” side of 6th street in Austin is this place where the food is good, the outdoor seating is refreshing, and the whole place is charming. The tamales are super huge but good, a little bit too much masa on the ends though. The cocinita taco is excellent! There was live music indoors and lots to look at on the walls. Make this place a stop on this side of town.

Great food, feel, and margaritas!

Me and my daughter sit outside,it was nice,and I had two beef tacos with beans and rice it was very good.

I loved this place and the original food and flavor, you got 100!

Enjoy the cozy, indoor atmosphere. Was frustrated at the difficulty in finding a copy of the menu online to check to see whether there were vegan/vegetarian options. Menu on site is very clear and has a couple options for both. Food was quick to arrive and tasted authentic, but my order was slightly incorrect. Wasnt a big deal and enjoyed it anyway. Not sure if its the time of day or adapting to the growth in the area, but the guest demographic and lack of ranchera makes me somewhat question if this is still a traditional mexican restaurant.

Really delicious tamales.. Stick with the Verde...

Called right before their kitchen was closing and they were so happy to take our order. We got queso and chips to go and it was delish. Food was ready in a super timely manner. Perfect late night snack to munch on in bed.

I’ve been her twice in the last month and just not a good experience. First time ordered breakfast tacos for pickup, came 10 minutes after they were supposed to be ready. Had to wait an additional 30 minutes before getting food. So I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt and try this place for dinner. Same experience if not worse. Ordered drinks, some queso, and main entrees. Well food didn’t start to appear until an hour after ordering. What’s worse is that the starter queso never arrived. We told the wait staff multiple times we still have not received the queso. Ended up eating our entrees and still waiting. Decided it was enough and just left with no queso and waisting $9.00. I understand there is a lot of difficulties with restaurants right now but it was just a frustrating experience. Nothing negative against the food we received. Just the prices we paid for the experience we received was enough to make me never want to revisit.

Chips, salsa, and queso were excellent.

BREAKFAST REVIEWCame here for breakfast when I was in town visiting a friend as it was close to his place. It was a great start to the day.This is one of those neighborhoody, family-owned spots (family-owned and operated since 1958) where you can just tell that people are regulars. You wait in line at the counter to order and then take a seat in the interestingly decorated dining room (or outside in the garden) to wait for your food. We sat on this plush red chair/bench.FOOD:I order the migas breakfast plate which came with potatoes and refried beans (potatoes were nothing special but everything else was great). I have learned to love migas on my time here in Austin and this certainly helped with that. I used the delicious tortillas to make tacos for myself. Being the Tamale House, I of course had to get the pork tamale, which was also great. I will say, every time I get a tamale, I wish there was more meat to the corn since you end up just getting big bites of the corn on the corners but it was still delicious. I suppose thats how an authentic tamale is made.SERVICE: Quick and friendlyPRICE: I was FULL for under $15...thats a deal!Would definitely make this a regular place if I lived in Austin.

Great food. Outdoor setup and online menu could be improved.

You need to try the pork tamale with mole sauce! So good!

Great ambience, the food is delicious. I highly recommend eating outdoors and getting literally anything on the menu. Also the iced coffee is delicious

Iced mexican coffee, chilaquiles, migas con chipotle, and tamales with mole were very delicious!!! Definitely will visit again! The place itself is very nice inside and patio area.- 5 starsCorona virus update 11/27/2020: we called to ask their Friday hours from Houston because we wanted to plan our trip to Austin. The guy said 9am. We came and the door sign said 10a!!! We waited. 10am came around and a waitress said “Order Online”. We opened the webpage to order online and it said “unavailable”. Then another woman came out to talk to the next customer that walked up and we told her online order wasn’t available. She said “well we normally open at 11a Fridays so just call us up and we will place your order.” Get your business hours straight!!!!- 1 star

Came for Chipotle Migas breakfast tacos. We also had pork tamales with salsa verse, and bean cheese and jalapeno tamales with mole sauce. Everything was delicious but the mole sauce may have been the best I have ever tasted! Dont miss it.

Food was excellent! Got the breakfast plates with Mexican iced coffee and it was great!

Tacos always good and the atmosphere is an oasis of calm

Good menu, but I did find that my enchiladas were not totally melted.

Good prices, great homemade tamales and mole sauce, but the rice and refried beans on the tamale plate were pretty mediocre. If we come back again, I would just order what I want a la carte and not get the plate. Nice patio for dining outside.

The queso tamale is out of this world. Amazing atmosphere, super friendly and attentive staff. Feels great for COVID safety too! Highly recommend.

Some of the best tacos on 6th street. Oh and they also have good tamales. If you’re a fan of the Mexican beer Bohemia then you are in luck because Tamale house has it. The staff is super friendly, and the atmosphere is great. Awesome cocktails too if that’s what you’re going for. I would personally skip on the queso. It’s very thin and bland, but that’s the only thing I’d skip on this menu.

Huge tamales and great margaritas

Excellent tamales and tacos! Groovy inside lounge area and neat patio area! Dog friendly!

Great margaritas, the food was perfectly adequate.

Great tamales, great dancing and music. Love the people! Feels like family!

One of my favorite things about Austin is the chilaquiles from Tamale house East. I am so glad they are still here and hope this Austin treasure survives the onslaught of high rise condos on 6th street. The atmosphere of the patio cant be beat. Lively, laid back and a lovely brunch overall, perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Try the chilaquiles (of course!) the tamales, the migas are super yummy, the tacos, the Mexican coffee... just try a little of everything you wont be disappointed.

One of my favorite spots in Austin!! They are always consistent with delicious food! The service is amazing and recently did takeout and everything was super fresh and ready on time! :)

Loved the outdoor patio! Great tasting food, big portions for a great price.

Very good food. Austin tradition and community business, please support. Has parking and charming garden patio.

We waited 25 minutes for our food, half of which was brought out earlier. Tamale was cold, pork was overcooked. Was pretty excited about eating here but was a letdown.

Have been coming here for years. Their migas tacos are nothing short of amazing! Quaint location in a now dense area. Love the vibe, calmness, and authenticity of this place.Covid update: Taking online orders only and you can only eat outside. It’s very obvious they are taking care good of their staff and customers! Again, food = amazing

DELICIOUS! I cant recommend this place enough. I had amazing chilequiles and the rest of my group loved their food as well. The mole tacos were so yummy, service was super friendly and the secret garden was beautiful. Great place to visit if youre in town.

Food was sooo good! Had the migas plate and a chicken tamale plate 😋 with some amazing Margaritas to go with it. The service was great as well. Our waitress Joni was the best ever!!!

Tamale House East is an excellent spot for a brunch in Austin! Great migas.

I ordered 1 bean jalapeno chz tamale for pick up. Yes one. I wasnt sure. Im majority vegan and theyre only option was one with cheese so I had to fold. That tamal was SO good! Flavorful. Cant stand a bland tamal. The size is larger than your average. I will be calling to ask abt vegan options since I think I saw that on their website or google.

A- ma-zing

The chipotle migas are amazing

Cute restaurant with a tropical theme. Waiters only speak Spanish and due to COVID19 you can only eat outside on wooden benches.You also have to order online and then call when your there or they wont being out your food.I got the beef tacos and breakfast burritos both were slimy and wet. There were bones in the beef tacos and no spice or flavor.Bring your own napkins and utensils because they do not provide you with any. I had some paper towels in my Jeep thank to wipe my hands on.

This place is absolutely amazing. Its a perfect example of Texas-Mexican cooking. Not TexMex, but what youd get if your Abeula was in the kitchen cooking for you. The beans are amazing. The migas is amazing. The salsa was awesome and they happily brought out more.The dining room is currently closed, but you can order online and theyll bring it out to you at a table outside. Go. Now.

So I can’t begin to tell you how long I’ve been a patron of Tamale House (since Airport location) but I looooove everything here. It never disappoints my favorite meals are the mamas migas y queso and the veggie chalupas. I try to go every year for my birthday since I no longer live in Austin but every time I go they never disappoint. I bring everyone to Tamale House as a warm welcome to Austin. I always feel at home when I walk in and the owners have greeted me on multiple occasions.

The food and service are great! My favorite drinks were the Mexican Coffee and the Topo Chico mineral water.☕ My favorite food was the tamales. Everything there is really delicious. But I came back to the tamales. I also ate dessert which is a rarity for me. It to was amazingly delicious.

Awesome place with awesome food. We went sunday for brunch, six of us. The migas comes with baked potatos and beans, delicious, add chorizo even better. The chicken tacos are to die for. We also had pork tamales yum tum. The pork chops were also really good. We definitly will be coming back soon. plenty parking, plenty outdoor space to seat. You will need that qr reader because you make the order online and within 15 -20 min they will bring it to you, maybe less time we order a lot of food

Great service yea best way to go Joni we love this place great food and best ritas

I read all the positive reviews and I choose this place for our breakfast. I was looking forward to eat here. Very disappointed, coffee was bad and the food was mediocre. You guys must educate yourself about the Mexican food. Please take a trip to Mexico!Update:I just read the response of the owner. It proves my point, they just lost the sense of what is authentic Mexican food. There are other reviews that talk exactly the same issues than me. By the way I was born in Mexico and live there most of my life. So sorry but my review will stay the same.