Tamale House East

Austin's Iconic Tamale House has been locally owned & operated since 1958, serving up Mexican and Tex-Mex food in Austin for over 6 decades. Matriarch & head chef, Diana Valera has been cooking for more than 60 years. The Tamale House features the 8 menu items from the Original Tamale House, dishes from Diana's legendary Mexico Tipico & new creations such as Cochinita Pibil, Carnitas & Al Pastor. Vegetarian & vegan options available. Enjoy our famous Breakfast Tacos, Tamales, Mom's Migas & Mexiiced, our delicious Mexican iced coffee in our lush beautiful courtyard. Experience a part of Austin's rich culinary history here on the Eastside. Available for catering, large order pickups and events, even on days the restaurant is closed.