The Tamale Joint 3352 East T C Jester Boulevard, Houston, TX 77018

"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 smile. He recommended several things to us and we ended up going with a dozen pork tamales, half dozen chicken tamales and a half dozen spicy pork. The only drawback is you have to order tamales either by the half dozen or a dozen they don’t sell singles which is a kind of a bummer because I would like to have tried some different varieties. Nonetheless, the tamales, although a little small, were very flavorful and filling. I also got an egg and potato taco, which was OK. The tortilla was nice and soft, however the eggs and potato were a little bland . I did try the red salsa and the green salsa on it and both were a little spicy for me, but my husband loved both of the salsas. Ample parking and a cute restaurant if you want to eat there. We will definitely be back to try other items!"

"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 mouth This is a cool chill spot to go grab food and margs. I’ll def be back. S/o to Jorge for taking excellent care of me"

"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 the smaller size but enough to fill us both up. The menu is very reasonably priced. You do have to order by 1/2 or a dozen. They do not sell single tamales but the plate was a great deal at $8.99. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this place! They opened up a whole new side and extended the restaurant for more patrons. They have a beautiful new mirror on the wall. I’m not sure if he was a manager, but his name was Jorge. My mom and I really enjoyed his company and he can tell he really really really loves his job! He was excited to help customers clean up tables and talk about the specialty of the tamales! Really nice guy. I will definitely be returning."

"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, it was all still so very good. Smaller than I expected for the price, but the taste is great. Best I’ve tasted thus far. I will most definitely be back again. Thanks for a friendly welcome and delicious tamales!!"

"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 want. If you get the plate, you get three of the same kind of tamale. The ones I tried were pretty good. I just wish I could have been able to choose a few different options. I would not recommend the elote unless you like it with a heavy dose of mayo."