The Tamale Joint

We tried their tamales a couple times and we liked the homemade taste. I'm not sure if it's the Houston (or Texas) style that tamales are a little smaller and dough (masa) is a little saltier than the tamales I've had in other states. We only had tamales here, so we want to try other items like chilaquiles. The service was friendly.

Hay Dios Mio! Tamale Joint is the BOMB. Jorge is the absolute best. The Pambazo was to die for. The tamales (spicy pork, pork, chicken) equally amazing. Great salsas. 10 out of 10, would recommend

My little boy and I always stop here while I wait for my middle school boy to get out of school. The tamales are so good ! My fave are the spicy pork, the jalapeno cheese ones also, the taco salad is the bomb!!!! Their enchilada plates, guacamole starter also delish.. Frozen margaritas soooo delicious, Mexican cokes too! Great service and very friendly!

It was our first time at Tamale Joint and Ay ay ayyyyyy it was delicioso! From the queso to the tamales and then the chicken tinga empanadas- every bite was tasty. Top it off with the warm churros & chocolate for dipping. Get ready to go home full with satisfied taste buds Then the bonus of excellent welcoming & service by Jorge. The restaurant is clean too! Much appreciated, we will be back!

Very good Mexican restaurant!! Beautiful and spacious on the inside with great customer service. Jorge our server was very friendly, made us laugh, and shared facts about the foods that are popular in Mexico City. He also emphasized how this food is authentic and not Tex Mex. My grandma who is from Mexico agreed that the food tasted authentic and very tasty. I got to try the Jorge plate (comes with Tamales), the Chilaquile plate, Green Enchiladas and the Pambazo sandwich. The tamale masa had good flavor and was not powdery or grainy at all. It was nice and soft and the filling was also very tasty (i tried the Pork). It was not spicy at all but if you're wanting a spicy tamale, they also sell spicy pork tamales. Just keep in mind that these are not "American" sized tamales and so are on the smaller size! Unfortunately the ones we bought to take home didn't taste that good. Reheating them is just not the same. The Green Enchiladas were filled well with soft shredded chicken and a tasty green lime-y enchilada sauce. Finally, the Pambazo was my personal favorite! Jorge shared about how the Pambazo is one of the most popular dishes in Mexico City and I can see why!! I would definitely recommend it. In terms of side dishes: the beans were good, the rice was ok, and the breakfast potatoes were very good. In terms of drinks: the Jamaica aguas Fresca was good and refreshing, Horchata was also very good, the Cafe de Olla was not my favorite and lacked some flavor, and the Champurrado was very good. Overall a great Mexican restaurant in the Houston area that has a lot to offer besides the tamales!

Delicious!!! The tamales are exactly what authentic tamales should taste like. We drove down from Dallas and decided to try it and grabbed some on our way home, I would go back to Houston just for these tamales. So glad I grabbed a few dozen. Brisket and spicy pork, so damn tasty. Compliments to the cooks!

First time trying this place out! When the wifey wants breakfast tacos, you gotta deliver! This place is close to her office, so we snagged some egg & chorizo and egg & bacon breakfast tacos. When I walked in, I was warmly greeted by Jorge! He shared that they were family owned and operated and they make EVERYTHING from scratch! The vibes are super chill. The bathroom was very clean & private. The tacos were legit. I would argue to say they were on the same level, if not better than Torchy’s Tacos. The flour tortillas just melt in your mouth, yet also hold their structure. The bacon & egg was our favorite of the two tacos we got today. They use that thick cut bacon. 10 outta 10! Highly recommend!

After driving past The Tamale Joint for nearly five years, I finally decided to stop—and I’m so glad I did. I originally planned on eating at a chain, but a last-minute change of plans led me here. I ordered Jorge’s Breakfast with soft scrambled eggs and beef tamales. I went inside to place my order and was greeted with a warm smile. The wait was short, and they even brought the food out to my car. I ate at home, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. It was a satisfying cheat meal that didn’t leave me feeling weighed down. Great food, thoughtful service, and a place that takes pride in what they do. Highly recommend!