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Alamo Tamales: The Original Tamales
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Alamo Tamales: The Original Tamales is a dedicated tamale restaurant located in the Eastex-Jensen Area of Houston. Known for its wide variety of handmade tamales, the restaurant features popular choices like Po... More
Alamo Tamales: The Original Tamales is a dedicated tamale restaurant located in the Eastex-Jensen Area of Houston. Known for its wide variety of handmade tamales, the restaurant features popular choices like Pork, Chicken, Brisket, and Cheese & Jalapeño Tamales. In addition to tamales, the menu offers traditional Mexican dishes such as Barbacoa and Carnitas by the pound, and a selection of lunch and dinner plates including Beef Stew with Potatoes and Queso Fresco Enchiladas. Patrons also enjoy breakfast tacos and a range of desserts like Tres Leches cake and Flan. This establishment is particularly favored for morning orders and maintains a high customer satisfaction rating. Less
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"The tamales were excellent. Will order more on weekend of Christmas"
• Dean M. • 12/04/23
"I was not disappointed. Alamo Tamales aim to please all cultures."
• Elizabeth E. • 05/08/24
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Sunday
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Breakfast_Menu
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Menu
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Weekend_Menu
Monday - Thursday
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Breakfast_Menu
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Menu
Friday
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Breakfast_Menu
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Menu
Saturday
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Breakfast_Menu
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Menu
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Weekend_Menu
Lunch & Dinner Plates
- Queso Fresco Enchiladas Plate (Enchiladas Mexicana De Queso Fresco, Arroz, Frijoles Y Papas)$16.79Corn tortillas soaked in enchiladas sauce and then lightly pan-fried. Filled with queso fresco (a young cow's milk cheese, best described as soft, and moist mild cheese with milky notes). Serve with Spanish rice, season potatoes with carrots, and refried pinto beans.Popular
- Chicken Mole Plate (Mole Con Pollo, Arroz, Frijoles, Y Ensalada)$16.79Shredded chicken in a mole sauce (A rich savory sauce with a hint of spicy, sweet, nutty, and chocolate flavors). Serve with Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, and a side salad. Includes three flour tortillas.
- Stuffed Poblano Pepper Plate (Chile Relleno De Picadillo Y Queso, Arroz, Frijoles, Y Ensalada)$16.79Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with seasoned ground beef, and mozzarella cheese, and then covered in an egg white batter. Fried until golden brown and delicious. Serve with Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, and side salad. Includes three flour tortillas and two 1-ounce salsa.
- Pork Rind in Green Salsa Plate (Chicharrón En Salsa Verde Y Arroz, Frijol, Chorizo Papas)$16.79A popular breakfast and dinner traditional Mexican dish. Made of pork rind cooked in a mildly seasoned tomatillo salsa. Serve with Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, and chorizo potatoes. Includes three flour tortillas and two 1-ounce salsa.
- Beef Stew with Potatoes In Tomato Sauce (Carne Guisada Con Papas, Arroz Y Frijoles)$16.79Beef stew with diced potatoes in a tomato-based sauce. Serve with Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, and side salad. Includes three flour tortillas and two 1-ounce salsa.
- Pork Stew in Guajillo Sauce (Asado De Puerco, Arroz, Frijoles, Y Salada)$16.79Chopped pork butt cooked in a guajillo sauce. Hints of onion, garlic, and cumin flavor. Serve with Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, and side salad. Include three flour tortillas and two 1-ounce salsa.
Handmade Tamales (Tamales Caseros)
- Bean Tamales (Handmade)$10.20 • 100% (3)Filled with our in-house slow-cooked refried pinto beans. Stuffed inside seasoned stoned grind corn masa (dough). Wrapped in corn husk. Our 3-ounce signature handmade tamales (we can't be called alamo tamales without good tamales) are made with season stone grind corn masa (dough) wrapped in corn husk. Side not included.
- Chicken Tamales (Handmade)$10.20Shredded chicken cooked in our green salsa sauce. Stuffed inside seasoned stone ground corn masa (dough). Wrapped in corn husk. Our 3-ounce signature handmade tamales (we can't be called alamo tamales without good tamales) are made with season stone grind corn masa (dough) wrapped in corn husk. Side not included.Popular
- Cheese & Jalapeño Tamales (Handmade)$10.80 • 100% (10)Our staff's favorite tamales. 3 cheese blends mixed with pickled jalapeño. Stuffed inside seasoned stoned grind corn masa (dough). Wrapped in corn husk. Our 3-ounce signature handmade tamales (we can't be called alamo tamales without good tamales) are made with season stone grind corn masa (dough) wrapped in corn husk. Side not included.
Regular Tamales (Tamales Maquina)
- Pork Mild Tamales (Regular)$6.59For those who like our spicy pork but would like it to be milder (hence the name). Season ground pork. Stuffed inside seasoned stoned grind corn masa (dough). Wrapped in corn husk. Our 1.3-ounce tamales (the ones you used to see across Texas grocery stores for over 50 years) and we brought it back on popular demand.
- Spicy Pork Tamales (Regular)$6.59Season ground pork that is not too spicy (more flavorful than spicy). Stuffed inside seasoned stoned grind corn masa (dough). Wrapped in corn husk. Our 1.3-ounce tamales (the ones you used to see across Texas grocery stores for over 50 years) and we brought it back on popular demand.Popular
- Beef Tamales (Regular)$6.59Season ground beef mixed with green bell pepper. Stuffed inside seasoned stoned grind corn masa (dough). Wrapped in corn husk. Our 1.3-ounce tamales (the ones you used to see across Texas grocery stores for over 50 years) and we brought it back on popular demand.
- Chicken Tamales (Regular)$6.59Season shredded chicken mixed with green bell pepper. Stuffed inside seasoned stoned grind corn masa (dough). Wrapped in corn husk. Our 1.3-ounce tamales (the ones you used to see across Texas grocery stores for over 50 years) and we brought it back on popular demand.
- Cheese & Jalapeño Tamales (Regular)$7.193 Cheese Blend Mixed With Pickled Jalapeño. Stuffed Inside Seasoned Stoned Grind Corn Masa (Dough). Wrapped In Corn Husk.
- Cheese & Spinach Tamales (Regular)$7.193 Cheese Blend Mixed With Spinach. Stuffed Inside Seasoned Stoned Grind Corn Masa (Dough). Wrapped In Corn Husk.
Weekend Only Items
- Barbacoa By the Pound (Tortillas Not Included)$21.59 • 87% (8)This authentic Mexican dish is made of seasoned beef cheek meat. That is slowly cooked until perfectly tender and hand-shredded. Tortillas and salsa are not included. Weekends only special treats.
- Carnitas By the Pound$21.59 • 100% (3)Chuck of pork butt braised until golden brown and tender. Tortillas and salsa are not included. Weekends only special treats.
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- Rating and reviews
4.6
•99 Ratings •
15 Reviews
Elizabeth E.• 05/08/24I was not disappointed. Alamo Tamales aim to please all cultures.
Juan V.• 05/05/24Everything delivered as ordered
Erika P.• 05/04/24delicious
Jonathan N.• 04/05/24Tamales
Sylvia G.• 03/01/24Best tamales
Barbara M.• 02/11/24Best Tamales I've had.
Annette B.• 01/27/24Great taste
Francisco V.• 01/12/24Fast pick up
Angela B.• 12/19/23Amazing tamales
Lester M.• 12/15/23Great taste!!!
Dean M.• 12/04/23The tamales were excellent. Will order more on weekend of Christmas
Sylvia G.• 11/21/23Great food
Sylvia G.• 11/16/23delicious food, awesome tamales
Estevan C.• 11/16/23Top notch!
Sylvia G.• 11/13/23Best tamales
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