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The Tamale Joint

Name: The Tamale Joint
Address: 3352 E T C Jester Blvd, Houston, Texas, 77018, US
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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The Tamale Joint, your go-to Mexican restaurant and tamale shop in Houston, TX! Located at 3352 E T C Jester Blvd, we serve up authentic, mouth-watering tamales and traditional Mexican dishes that will transport your taste buds south of the border. From classic street-style tacos to savory enchiladas, our menu is crafted with love and care to bring you the flavors of Mexico. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a festive dinner, our cozy and vibrant atmosphere is the perfect setting to gather with friends and family. Come visit us today and experience the rich flavors and warm hospitality of The Tamale Joint!

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Omerta Table -Local Guide

a month ago

🌶️ A Taste of Mexican Tradition: The Pambazo at The Tamale Joint 🇲🇽Just had the most incredible pambazo at The Tamale Joint, and it was a total flavor experience! This classic Mexican torta is made extra special – the bread is dipped in guajillo chili...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Tae M -Local Guide

a year ago

This is a great place to go for some affordable, quality-made tamales.There is a limited menu, and you are only able to order 6 or 12 (unless you get a plate). The combo is a fixed combo, so you don't get to choose what you...Read More

Raven -Local Guide

a week ago

I tried this for the 1st time . I was actually on the way to another restaurant. But I'm glad we stopped. Great service , great recommendations. I took off 1 star bc the potatoes had to be sent back they tasted...Read More

Vanessa Loera -Local Guide

a year ago

My mom and I decided to try this place out for the first time. I wasn’t really hungry, but my mother was so we decided to share a plate. We opted for the 3 Tamales, rice, and beans plate. The tamales were a bit on...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Roberto Vega -Local Guide

2 years ago

I'm a little biased because I was craving a Tamle and this place hit the craving just right. I felt immediately obligated to write a review. This place deserves your patronage.The sweet corn was fluffy and moist. With that familiar light creme accent of sweet...Read More

Peyman Jo -Local Guide

4 months ago

Yummmmy! Was on this side of town for work and picked up some Jalapeño and Cheese tamales and a breakfast taco. The tamales were hot and fresh, very unique in taste compared to other “non meat” tamales I’ve tried. They didn’t skimp on the breakfast...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5

Heather Deutsch -Local Guide

9 months ago

My husband and I just moved to Texas from Wisconsin and have been looking for good tamales. We were recommended the Tamale Joint by multiple people and it did not disappoint. The moment we walked in the door, we were greeted by Jorge with a...Read More

Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5

Kate M

a year ago

I stopped in today for the first time and I really loved the tamales! I will definitely be back when I am in town. The only thing needed was more tamales- lol, because I got half a dozen for my husband and I for lunch...Read More

Ruth Hernandez -Local Guide

a year ago

So this place is a very cute small place to get your tamale craving satisfied.JORGE was behind the counter and he was so fun to talk to super friendly and since I wasn’t sure if I wanted tamales or tacos or what he said I...Read More

Kimberly Monique

8 months ago

I tried this for the first time 2 days ago. The service was amazing. Jorge is so nice and was really attentive. He’s one of those people that treat you like family. I had the breakfast plate and corn in a cup. I rate the...Read More

Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Donald Stutson II -Local Guide

11 months ago

Had some time to kill and needed some grub and saw this place and thought why not. These are some of the best breakfast tacos I’ve had in a minute. Everything was seasoned so well and the tortillas melted in your mouthThis is...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Ron Ammerman -Local Guide

a year ago

I need to sit down smoke a cigarette and collect my thoughts because they were that good. We had about 4 different kinds. The spicy pork was my favorite and the sweet corn tamales were my wife’s favorite.The tamales were fresh delicious and the place...Read More

Sam S (Sammy Sam) -Local Guide

a year ago

This place is fire!! I was greeted by Jorge and he was so helpful and nice. I mentioned it was my first time and he gave me a few options to choose from! I ordered Chilaquiles (hard fried egg) and the combo tamales. The food...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5

Robert Shipman -Local Guide

2 years ago

A friend recently told me about The Tamale Joint, so I placed an order through door dash for a dozen pork tamales.Overall they’re very good. Nice balance of flavor and spice, good ratio of filling to masa. Only minor observation is they’re not...Read More

Stephanie Aguilar -Local Guide

2 years ago

Elise Hill

a year ago

Heard about this place and had to try it for myself. From the moment I walked in the door Jorge didn’t hesitate assisting me. He greeted me with a smile and was very helpful in making my decision. Although they didn’t have the spicy chicken,...Read More

Héctor Hernández

2 months ago

Just moved to the area and this place is just perfect. I can see myself coming everyday now. Tamales 10/10Service from Jorge 10/10100% recommend to come here.

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Blake P -Local Guide

a year ago

Someone brought Tamale Joint over to my house and I was very presently surprised. Even my kids really enjoyed them! Great texture and flavor for the price. They clearly know what they are doing. I will certainly go back for some more. Prices are a...Read More

Lori Silva -Local Guide

3 days ago

The breakfast tacos were perfect! Jorge was super nice and friendly. My food was hot and ready quick. The tortillas are true homemade tortillas!!Came back and tried the new menu and the food was fresh, hot and GOOD.

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

George Ankar -Local Guide

a month ago

Love everything about this joint. The food is delicious, the service is amazing, and the place is super clean. They remodeled a bit since back in the day, and they added this cool mural from the last time I was I here. I think. Everything...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

adrianna ybarra -Local Guide

a year ago

Craving tamales and decided to try this place. I ordered the jalapeño and cheese tamales. They tasted amazing the cheese had a nice pull when I bit into it and jalapeños were not too hot but had just enough heat. The tamales also had just...Read More

Lisa Perez

8 months ago

We saw this restaurant in social media and wanted to come check it out. It did not disappoint!! I had the delicious chilaquiles and it came with homemade chips! We also ordered the Jorge plate with spicy pork tamales covered with eggs and...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Adri S

2 years ago

I was prepared to be disappointed, since trying something new can be hit-or-miss, but everything here was so delicious! We had a half dozen pork, a half dozen jalepeno and cheese, and an order of corn in a cup. Everything tasted authentic, and these weren't...Read More

Cynthia Ramon

3 days ago

I have ordered 20+ dozen for my office’s Christmas lunch. The last two years they catered so I could relax. This year the catering fee is a flat $600. Mind you it was half that the other two years. They only...Read More

Food: 3/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 3/5

Danira Droca -Local Guide

3 weeks ago

If I could give it 0 stars I would. The place looks good on the outside but these were the smallest tiniest tamales I have seen and for the price is crazy. The tamales are literally 2 bites at the most. You’re better off supporting...Read More

Food: 1/5

Irene Turcios

2 months ago

I’ve passed by for months but finally stopped in for tamales. Y’all… the spicy pork are chef’s kiss 🤌🏽No salsa needed. They are not dry and full of flavor. The spice is a perfect kick. This is my new go-to. Wish I would have stopped...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Martin Ramos

5 months ago

The Tamale Joint is the place to be at! First of all, Jorge, who helped us, was outstanding! His warmth and gracious attitude was second only to the tamales themselves! I had spicy pork and my mother had regular pork along with rice, beans, and...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

henry cadena -Local Guide

4 months ago

As someone from New Mexico and a wife who is from the RGV, I can say these are some damn good Tamales. Some of the best, if not the best, in Houston. It's a regular stop for us, not just for Tamales but we also...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Joshua Wilson -Local Guide

a month ago

I finally stopped in last Friday 25-OCT-24 for lunch. I pass this place on my way to work, so I never get to go in. I ordered the pork tacos along with enchiladas verdes and a beef empanada. All the food was excellent and prepared...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5

youid iot -Local Guide

3 months ago

These tamales are second to my home made tamales, meaning these are the best tasting tamales I have run across while going out to eat.The plate consists of 3 tamales, rice, and refried beans for only 10 dollars and that is cheaper than a visit...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

karol ramirez

a week ago

This is a truly Mexican restaurant from the classical Mexican decoration, to the food that feels imported from ciudad de Mexico itself, to the hospitality that comes from a culture not of the 21st century modern America that we find ourselves in but of an...Read More

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

D Olivarez

5 months ago

Awesome place! We had the pork tamales, mild. So.....good, not alot of masa like some other places! Nice amount of meat and definitely not dry. I tried a sweet corn and I was hesitant at first but wow it was good, had a marg. It...Read More

Stephanie Cardoso -Local Guide

3 months ago

Tamales are ok, they include chilli pepper seeds in the dough so you keep biting into them making the bite inconsistent. Make you tell them you intend to dine in. Two male individuals walked in after me and they asked for a plate,...Read More

Food: 2/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 2/5

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