Alamo Tamales

4.4(6,381)

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Location & Hours

Address

809 Berry Rd
Houston, Texas 77022
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 6:00 AM

Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Contact Information

(713) 692-6363

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About Alamo Tamales

Celebrated tamales, plus tacos & other Mexican favorites, served cafeteria-style in a roomy setting.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on December 15, 2025.

4.4/5

Based on 6,381 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Jaelyn Melena

2 weeks ago

The Barbacoa taco was really delicious. The flour tortillas have an authentic handmade taste to them. The tamales are worth every penny ! They are so good. I recommend stopping in and seeing all the c...

M Chu

a month ago

3.3 stars. Stopped in to pick up some tamales. Prices were fair. Lots to choose from though. We ended up getting a half dozen sweet corn tamales which were okay. We also picked up a half dozen chicken...

Tene Mont

a month ago

Coworkers always want to eat here for lunch. Food served quick due to it being pre-made and under heat lamps. Can get pretty busy with long line. Ladies behind counter seems to rush me when I need tim...

Martin A

3 months ago

Alamo Tamales is a beloved place for Lunch in the Northside area of Houston. I believe is a bit overpriced and competition around offer same quality food. Taste is great. Panaderia is part of the offe...

Mohammed Haq

a month ago

I came here 3rd time 2 days ago for menudo and it was more disappointing. They fill up the cup with more stock and less beef tripes and chickpeas. They raise the price but food portion is less. The ow...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience appears to be mixed, with some customers enjoying the food and atmosphere while others express disappointment regarding value and service. The overall sentiment leans towards average.

Customer Favorites

Barbacoa tacos and tamales, particularly sweet corn and chicken tamales, appear to be popular menu items. The availability of panaderia items is also appreciated.

Atmosphere & Service

The establishment is described as clean, well-kept, and organized with ample parking and seating. However, some customers feel rushed by the staff, especially when ordering from the menu.

Value & Quality

Some customers find the prices to be a bit high, especially considering the competition. There are conflicting opinions about food quality and portion sizes, with some noting a decline in both for certain items.

Areas for Improvement

The limited drink options (bottled drinks only) and the feeling of being rushed by staff when ordering are areas for potential improvement. Some reviewers have also expressed concerns about declining food quality and reduced portion sizes for the price.

Recent Trends

There are some concerns about diminishing food quality and reduced portion sizes, especially concerning the menudo. More recent reviews also highlight instances of customers feeling rushed when ordering.