Tamale House East
Mexican restaurant · Pershing
1707 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Highlights
Tex-Mex institution known for huge tamales & breakfast tacos
Tex-Mex institution known for huge tamales & breakfast tacos
"The fourth-generation restaurateurs from East Austin’s Vasquez-Valera family sling classic, affordable, hangover-busting tacos, plus migas and queso that make for a winning combination. Tamale House is another spot where the fluffy tortillas are half of the appeal, but its tamales are great, too. Make the perfect breakfast dish by topping your choice of tamale with an over-easy egg. The outdoor patio and friendly dining room are big draws, too. If in a hurry, order to-go or online." - Erin Russell
"Looking for a lush, tranquil escape before heading out on East Sixth? The historic Tex-Mex restaurant on East Sixth offers plentiful outdoor space in its plant-filled courtyard. It’s known for tamales, sure, but there’s also excellent breakfast tacos, enchiladas, and margaritas." - Erin Russell
"This legacy restaurant is the embodiment of Austin Tex-Mex history — the family opened the first Tamale House in 1958. It’s known for favorites like enchiladas and chilaquiles, and the homemade flour tortillas make the restaurant’s breakfast tacos some of the best in town. Escape the bustle of Sixth Street in the lovely dining room or patio, both accented with lots of plants, or order online." - Erin Russell
"The East Austin restaurant is part of Austin’s folkloric Tex-Mex history for good reason. The family dishes out steadfast migas, enchiladas, tacos, and its namesake tamales (regulars can easily get it all to go online, too), as they have been for over 60 years. Raise a toast to the portrait of Frida Kahlo that hangs over the bar and enjoy the vintage decor from any of the restaurants haphazard tables or patio seats." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Hosting an annual gumbo pop-up on Sunday, January 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. RL Reeves Jr., who is also known as Scrumptious Chef, will make the journey from New Orleans to cook. Food offerings will include roasted duck gumbo, crawfish etouffee, shrimp fondeaux, bread pudding with rum sauce, and a curated selection of New Orleans cocktails (yup, that includes frozen daiquiris). Entertainment will come from the jazz band Scrapelli." - Courtney E. Smith
