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Tamale House East

Tamale House East

Mexican Restaurant and Taco Restaurant$$$$
Austin
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    The experts at Eater and Men's Health Mag recommend this place
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    Noah W.
    "Great breakfast tacos, like the spicy chipotle migas (add bacon)."(14 Tips)
    Chris A.
    "The best cheap breakfast tacos in Austin... hands down!"(11 Tips)
    Joseph M.
    "The tamales and breakfast tacos are great."(13 Tips)
    Zach H.
    "Possibly the best tacos in austin."(2 Tips)
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  • Austin Chronicle
    Austin ChronicleFebruary 10, 2014
    The 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 Mag
    Men's Health MagFebruary 4, 2015
    When 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
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    Noah WeissMarch 28, 2021
    Great breakfast tacos, like the spicy chipotle migas (add bacon). Cute garden seating. Tasty tamales as you’d expect for dinner too. Plenty of parking.
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    Marushka BlandNovember 9, 2014
    Delicious 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.
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistJune 11, 2013
    This spot is tucked on a patio between what used to be Graze and some railroad tracks and offers the same famous $1.25 breakfast tacos. Read more
  • Katherine M.
    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
  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 7, 2014
    One of the best bets for breakfast and lunch on East 6th, the restaurant also regularly hosts innovative pop-up dinners. [Eater 38 Member]
  • Daniel L.
    Daniel L.October 30, 2016
    Order the chipotle migas. Order the chipotle migas. Order the chipotle migas.Order the chipotle migas.
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    Kev SkinnyFebruary 20, 2015
    Breakfast spread was incredible. A hangovers dream spread. Friendly staff ordered for us and nailed it.
  • Shikha K.
    Shikha KaiwarMarch 19, 2013
    Super 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!
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    Avery BellAugust 31, 2019
    Definitely the best tamales I've had. The chicken tamales were especially good - make sure to get them with the green chile sauce.
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    MalloryJuly 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    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 H.heart icon on user image
    Justin HendersonOctober 16, 2018
    Breakfast tacos 🌮 on the flour tortillas that will make your mouth water. Get there early as lines grow quickly!
  • Sandeep M.heart icon on user image
    Sandeep MadhurSeptember 15, 2018
    Great migas plates and tacos! Usually can find a table quickly even on weekend during busy hours.
  • Bijoy G.heart icon on user image
    Bijoy GoswamiAugust 18, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Migas taco! I’ll say it again: migas taco. And parking in the shade...unbeatable.
  • Joseph M.heart icon on user image
    Joseph MillsFebruary 11, 2018
    The tamales and breakfast tacos are great. Migas plate is also good
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    FabulosomarOctober 19, 2018
    Great tex-mex food, if you want tamale be early at morning if not they finished
  • Beth S.
    Beth S.July 26, 2015
    Updated menu and price increase with $9 chilaquiles and tacos up to $5. Ambience is no longer worth the crazy prices.
  • Julius T.heart icon on user image
    Julius TarngOctober 22, 2015
    The migas is the only thing really worth getting here. Flour tortillas blah make sure to ask if they have corn
  • Sean T.heart icon on user image
    Sean TaltsJuly 2, 2015
    Breakfast tacos! Especially the vegan one(??)
  • Jeremy C.
    Jeremy CarpenterMay 22, 2015
    My number one go-to in Austin! Get the migas!
  • Joey G.
    Joey GarzaDecember 29, 2012
    Real mexican food. Had the chicken mole taco and I wished I had ordered a dozen more.
  • Jil W.heart icon on user image
    Jil WrightJune 13, 2015
    Go for brunch! Loved the garden taco.
  • James B.heart icon on user image
    James BatesNovember 14, 2016
    Good locals un-fancy place
  • Kell C.heart icon on user image
    Kell CondonJuly 6, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Jackie Myers plays a mean piano from 11-1 every sunday.
  • Morgan S.
    Morgan SJuly 5, 2012
    Entrance & patio is on 5th street, with a good view of some pretty badass graffiti.
  • Carlos T.
    Carlos TelloOctober 3, 2019
    Tamales 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)
  • Kate K.
    Kate KniejskiSeptember 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Bean and cheese breakfast tacos were just okay. Will return to eat tamales!
  • Stephanie M.
    Stephanie MorenoFebruary 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Phone your order in and go to the head of the line to pick up and pay.
  • Sam T.heart icon on user image
    Sam TrevinoJuly 16, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Best breakfast tacos in town, great staff.
  • Chris A.heart icon on user image
    Chris AniszczykMarch 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The best cheap breakfast tacos in Austin... hands down!
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CortezAugust 1, 2015
    Everything was great.
  • Lisaheart icon on user image
    LisaApril 30, 2016
    Love their chipotle migas
  • Lalia W.
    Lalia WilliamsJune 22, 2015
    Eating huevos rancheros on the patio makes me feel right at home Read more
  • Frogg
    FroggJuly 20, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the vase of mimosas. :)
  • Elissa A.
    Elissa AtabalaAugust 14, 2016
    This place has no regard for people with food allergies. If someone requests corn instead of flour tortillas because of an allergy they should comply.
  • Zachary C.heart icon on user image
    Zachary CurtisAugust 26, 2018
    Patio is authentic
  • Drew V.heart icon on user image
    Drew VelasquezMay 15, 2016
    I ordered the tacos. Not very good. But the atomsphere is definitely poppin'
  • Zach H.
    Zach HenaultNovember 18, 2012
    Possibly the best tacos in austin.
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    AmateurConciergeOctober 10, 2021
    Standard Tex mex offerings. Nothing bad but nothing excellent.
  • Victor P.heart icon on user image
    Victor PerezSeptember 15, 2018
    Migas for life
  • Clay C.
    Clay CrenshawMarch 24, 2013
    Breakfast tacos are the bomb.
  • Emilio A.heart icon on user image
    Emilio AssuncaoApril 22, 2022
    Big ‘ol tamales.
  • Amanda K.
    Amanda KartunApril 26, 2012
    Green Enchiladas are yum
  • Dustin L.
    Dustin LeeNovember 19, 2014
    No horchata :(
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