The Original Alamo Tamales

The Original Alamo Tamales Handmade tamales since 1960!
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Celebrate the World Cup with us at our Berry location! ✨🇲🇽⚽️✨🥅  Alamo TamalesTry our NEW limited-edition chicken sandwic...
06/12/2026

Celebrate the World Cup with us at our Berry location! ✨🇲🇽⚽️✨🥅 Alamo Tamales

Try our NEW limited-edition chicken sandwich — available for dine-in or to-go at 809 Berry! Don’t miss it!

Calling all the mamás! We’re ready to celebrate YOU the Alamo way 💘
05/09/2026

Calling all the mamás! We’re ready to celebrate YOU the Alamo way 💘

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04/12/2026

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04/12/2026

Sundays are for visits to your favorite local panadería 💛✨🍞 Whether you’re stopping by for our handmade conchas or picking up a dozen handmade tamales, we’ve got everything to make your Sunday a little sweeter!

Stop by one of our TWO locations today! ✨
📍 809 Berry Road
📍 2520 Airline Dr, C-315 ( Lawn)

03/16/2026

The Alamo Tamales Protein Bowl 🤠 Packed with protein and loaded with your choice of barbacoa, chipotle chicken, or veggie, plus rice, beans (refried or charro), and all the fixings!! Trust us… it’s the bowl you didn’t know you needed at the rodeo ✨

Visit us today at NRG Center, Booth L0700.

Can’t make it to the rodeo? We have TWO amazing locations:
📍809 Berry Road
📍2520 Airline Dr, C-315 (Houston Farmers Market Lawn)

03/14/2026

POV you’re at the Houston rodeo at ✨🤠🤌🏼 which are you grabbing first!?

01/06/2026

We heard minis were the move so we made some that are plain and some that are filled! Stop by today to pick up yours. Want one to feed the whole family? We have Small & Large sizes available!

Please review our limited menu for TODAY & TOMORROW! 🚨Only our Berry Rd location will have BOTH handmade AND MACHINE-MAD...
12/23/2025

Please review our limited menu for TODAY & TOMORROW!
🚨Only our Berry Rd location will have BOTH handmade AND MACHINE-MADE tamales 🚨 Heights will only have HANDMADE

We look forward to seeing you this holiday season! Don’t forget—we now have TWO locations serving the same amazing menu:
1. 808 Berry Road
2. 2520 Airline Dr, C315 (located in the Houston Farmers Market Lawn)DA

Happy Tamale Season!! Here are a few holiday FAQs to help make your visit smooth and stress-free:Q. Are you taking call-...
12/21/2025

Happy Tamale Season!! Here are a few holiday FAQs to help make your visit smooth and stress-free:

Q. Are you taking call-ahead orders?
A. During the holiday rush, we serve guests on a first-come, first-served basis so everyone gets the same fresh experience.

Q. Where are you located?
A. You can find us at:
• 809 Berry Road
• 2520 Airline Drive, C-315, Houston, Texas (inside the historic Houston Farmers Market)

Q. Can I place a DoorDash, Uber Eats, or online order for tamales?
A. Online ordering and third-party delivery will resume on the 26th.

Q. Will you have your full menu during Christmas week?
A. To keep things moving quickly, we’ll offer a limited menu on the 23rd and 24th featuring tamales, empanadas, barbacoa, tortillas, salsa, queso, guacamole, and chips.

Q. When does the full menu return?
A. The full menu will be back on Christmas Day at our Berry Road location. Our Heights location will be closed on the 25th.

Q. What should I expect for wait times?
A. Peak hours are typically between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., and waits during that time can reach up to two hours.

Q. Do you ever run out of tamales?
A. We prep all year long to make sure there’s plenty for everyone. While you may experience a short wait, we work hard to keep tamales coming all day.

Q. It’s my first time, what should I expect?
A. Expect the best vibes and enjoy over 8 varieties of our infamous HANDMADE TAMALES 🩷❤️😋 (yes, we have machine made at the Berry location, but handmade is where it’s at)

Q. How is parking?
A. Both locations have plenty of parking available but can get busy during peak times. You may have to wait a minute or two for a space but the line continues to move and a space will become available.

It’s tamale season and we can’t wait to serve you and your families with memories lasting a lifetim 🦃✨🙌🏼🫔🎄A couple thing...
11/26/2025

It’s tamale season and we can’t wait to serve you and your families with memories lasting a lifetim 🦃✨🙌🏼🫔🎄

A couple things to note:

1. Please DM us on socials if you have immediate questions! This will be your fastest resource for answers!

2. We have TWO locations now serving the same amazing menu!
✨809 Berry Rd (our OG flagship location)
✨2520 Airline Drive, C315 (Houston Farmers Market Lawn). Take Airline Drive to Service Street to find parking.

2. We will be OPEN at BOTH locations for Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve during normal business hours. ONLY our Berry location will be open on Christmas Day (12/25).

3. There will be a limited menu on 12/23 & 12/24 containing tamales, barbacoa, empanadas, salsa, pico, and guacamole. The regular menu will resume before and after these dates.

Happy Holidays!!

Address

809 Berry Road
Houston, TX
77022

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 6pm
Tuesday 6am - 6pm
Wednesday 6am - 6pm
Thursday 6am - 6pm
Friday 6am - 6pm
Saturday 6am - 6pm
Sunday 6am - 4pm

Telephone

(713) 692-6363

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