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Tamale House East
Mexican Restaurant and Taco Restaurant$$$$
Austin
Has a stamp of approval from Men's Health Mag and Eater
"Great breakfast tacos, like the spicy chipotle migas (add bacon)."(14 Tips)
"The best cheap breakfast tacos in Austin... hands down!"(11 Tips)
"The tamales and breakfast tacos are great."(13 Tips)
"Possibly the best tacos in austin."(2 Tips)
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Austin ChronicleFebruary 10, 2014The third generation of Tamale House founder Carmen Vasquez runs this Eastside spot, which boasts more seating and a hipper vibe. The migas with cheese is a surefire hangover cure.
Men's Health MagFebruary 4, 2015When Bobby Vasquez passed away, Austin lost one of its greats as well as the phenomenal Tamale House #3. But his nieces and nephews have opened this spot, and the tamales are just as crave-able. Read more
Noah WeissMarch 28, 2021Great breakfast tacos, like the spicy chipotle migas (add bacon). Cute garden seating. Tasty tamales as you’d expect for dinner too. Plenty of parking.
Marushka BlandNovember 9, 2014Delicious breakfast tacos. And the Mexican iced coffee... I usually order 2 like it's one each for my boyfriend and me, but really they are both for me. So good.
EaterJanuary 7, 2014One of the best bets for breakfast and lunch on East 6th, the restaurant also regularly hosts innovative pop-up dinners. [Eater 38 Member]
Katherine M.November 4, 2016"Embrace the spirit of Austin institution Tamale House with the colorful East Side restaurant... the migas are plentiful, tamales galore, the patio is lush, there are cocktails and beer." -Eater 38 Read more
Daniel L.October 30, 2016Order the chipotle migas. Order the chipotle migas. Order the chipotle migas.Order the chipotle migas.
Kev SkinnyFebruary 20, 2015Breakfast spread was incredible. A hangovers dream spread. Friendly staff ordered for us and nailed it.
Shikha KaiwarMarch 19, 2013Super hipster, super awesome. Two breakfast tacos for under $5 is unbeatable. To drink, get a chicha morada - super refreshing and a great start to your day!
Avery BellAugust 31, 2019Definitely the best tamales I've had. The chicken tamales were especially good - make sure to get them with the green chile sauce.
My favorites are the guacamole chalupa and the chicken mole tacos! Everything is good here though and the service is phenomenal. They are long time east siders too!
Justin HendersonOctober 16, 2018Breakfast tacos 🌮 on the flour tortillas that will make your mouth water. Get there early as lines grow quickly!
Sandeep MadhurSeptember 15, 2018Great migas plates and tacos! Usually can find a table quickly even on weekend during busy hours.
Migas taco! I’ll say it again: migas taco. And parking in the shade...unbeatable.
FabulosomarOctober 19, 2018Great tex-mex food, if you want tamale be early at morning if not they finished
Beth S.July 26, 2015Updated menu and price increase with $9 chilaquiles and tacos up to $5. Ambience is no longer worth the crazy prices.
Julius TarngOctober 22, 2015The migas is the only thing really worth getting here. Flour tortillas blah make sure to ask if they have corn
Joey GarzaDecember 29, 2012Real mexican food. Had the chicken mole taco and I wished I had ordered a dozen more.
Morgan SJuly 5, 2012Entrance & patio is on 5th street, with a good view of some pretty badass graffiti.
Carlos TelloOctober 3, 2019Tamales were terrible little meat and full of very salty masa which I couldn’t even eat. Chips and queso cheese had grainy texture. Guac tasted like crayons. (Check google reviews)
Bean and cheese breakfast tacos were just okay. Will return to eat tamales!
Phone your order in and go to the head of the line to pick up and pay.- The best cheap breakfast tacos in Austin... hands down!
Lalia WilliamsJune 22, 2015
Elissa AtabalaAugust 14, 2016This place has no regard for people with food allergies. If someone requests corn instead of flour tortillas because of an allergy they should comply.
Drew VelasquezMay 15, 2016I ordered the tacos. Not very good. But the atomsphere is definitely poppin'
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- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
(512) 495-9504
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