Delicious Tamales

Mexican restaurant · Parker Lane

Delicious Tamales

Mexican restaurant · Parker Lane

1931 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78741

Highlights

Busy Mexican takeaway chain for hot or cold tamales, including meat, vegetarian & sweet.

1931 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78741 Get directions

delicioustamales.com

$$ · Menu

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"The tamale shop with two Austin locations, this in East Riverside and the other up in Scofield Farms, offers all sorts of tamales to-go. The San Antonio-based chain carries traditional chicken, jalapeno-bean, and pork tamales as well as a variety of new takes on the husked treats, like the Southwestern-style vegetarian tamale with corn and black beans and the atomic tamale, which is packed with pork and heat-heavy ghost peppers. Pickup orders can be placed online; there is national shipping; and a bunch of third-party delivery options (Uber Eats, Grubhub) The last day for online and in-person preorders for the holidays is on Tuesday, December 12 with pickups by Sunday, December 24 at noon." - Nadia Chaudhury

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Elvira A.

Yelp

Heard about these tamales in December. Apparently they are famous San Antonio tamales for 40 years, and they just recently opened an Austin location. The person that recommended them has been a patron of the San Antonio location for years, and she was so excited they were expanding to Austin. Stopped by there today, and had a great visit. The shop is super clean and organized! The gentleman behind the counter was extremely pleasant and helpful. I didn't want to get too crazy, so I picked up a 1/2 dozen of chicken tamales. My friend had the original tamale (pork). The price is AMAZING 1/2 a dozen under $10! That's fantastic almost unheard of! We were both instantly in love with Delicious Tamales! Will definitely return, and try some of the other selections. Thank You for bringing some delicious tamales to Austin!

LaPeshaa C.

Yelp

I really want to like this place. The guy at the counter was kind. The tamales just dont quite do it for me. They're small, barely have any filling in them, and on the pricey side. The flavor is good but I've had much better for much cheaper.

Dee W.

Yelp

I have been to several location in san antonio and one in austin. Food is good and little pricey but it is worth it.

Pete X.

Yelp

I had a dozen delivered for my first time ever trying this place and I was very disappointed: the masa was soggy because of too much grease and condensation, and the pork filling was minimal. This was an overall small, soggy, greasy tamale. The pork also didn't taste very fresh. The store didn't even bother to add a small salsa cup which is customary in Mexican/tex-mex cuisine. This could easily be a 1 star review because the tamales are that bad.

Jasmine P.

Yelp

It was okay they are small the masa was a little dry it's not much meat inside to me HEB makes better ones

Pat R.

Yelp

They are delicious, didn't get a chance to buy some yet. But well before the end of the year!

Israel R.

Yelp

Preordered and picked up on time. I was able to choose different fillings. Service was great. Although there are no tables to eat inside.

mike g.

Yelp

Fast, friendly and oh so good. The best tamales this side of Nuevo Laredo. Tried the pork and jalapeno. With over 6 million sold storewide they must be doing something right. To paraphrase Arnold, "I'll be back".

Lee S.

Yelp

First time there- had heard alot about the san Antonio location. Just like the name says!!!! The guy behind the counter rolled a few up for me that had just gotten done and he was very personable.. All around great experience.