Tamale House East

"Looking for a lush, tranquil escape before heading out on East Sixth? The historic Tex-Mex restaurant on East Sixth offers plentiful outdoor space in its plant-filled courtyard. It’s known for tamales, sure, but there’s also excellent breakfast tacos, enchiladas, and margaritas." - Erin Russell

"This legacy restaurant is the embodiment of Austin Tex-Mex history — the family opened the first Tamale House in 1958. It’s known for favorites like enchiladas and chilaquiles, and the homemade flour tortillas make the restaurant’s breakfast tacos some of the best in town. Escape the bustle of Sixth Street in the lovely dining room or patio, both accented with lots of plants, or order online." - Erin Russell

"The East Austin restaurant is part of Austin’s folkloric Tex-Mex history for good reason. The family dishes out steadfast migas, enchiladas, tacos, and its namesake tamales (regulars can easily get it all to go online, too), as they have been for over 60 years. Raise a toast to the portrait of Frida Kahlo that hangs over the bar and enjoy the vintage decor from any of the restaurants haphazard tables or patio seats." - Erin Russell, Nadia Chaudhury

"An annual gumbo pop-up event featuring dishes like roasted duck gumbo, crawfish etouffee, and entertainment from the jazz band Scrapelli." - Courtney E. Smith

"The tamale tradition lives on with the legendary East Sixth Tex-Mex restaurant, where tamale plates are plentiful, with fillings like pork, chicken tomatillo, and bean and cheese. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury