Tamale Shak

If you're craving authentic, melt-in-your-mouth tamales, Tamale Shack is an absolute gem on the Gulf Coast! From the outside, this place might seem unassuming, but don't let appearances fool you--inside, it's tamale heaven. Each tamale is perfectly seasoned, packed with flavorful fillings, and wrapped in that soft, comforting masa that keeps you coming back for more.The staff is as warm and welcoming as the food itself, making you feel right at home with every visit. And the best part? They keep their prices reasonable without compromising quality. Tamale Shack is a must-visit for anyone who loves real, down-to-earth tamales. I forgot to take pics of the actual tamales cuz i ate them too fast

Friendly staff and always delicious food!! Love the decor ! Definitely recommend it!! They give military discount also!!

Where to start great food and the staff is very good make sure you look at days open before you head there.

Another jewel found at the beach! As Texans, we have eaten a lot of tamales and made a lot of tamales. These are some of the best I've ever tasted. The only criticism I have is they are small compared to Tex-Mex tamales. But the taste and price are hard to beat. I had the spicy and my wife had the mild. Both of us were pleased. We plan to go back and try the tamale plate and the tamale pie.

This is a great, small, local spot. The indoor seating is extremely limited, so if you want to eat there, be sure to get there early for lunch. I've had the spicy tamale plate each time I've been, and I highly recommend it -- it's full of flavor and delicious. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful.

I really wanted to like this place I swear but it's mediocre for a place to call themselves tamale shack I would think they would have more variety than just pork tamales and I too if that they are super tiny lol I'm full Mexican so I grew up eating my mommas tamales and I expected more I guess. They have spicy and non spicy pork tamales which are delicious but you gotta eat like 6 to be full lol and I'm tiny I'm 4'11" 100 pound girl lol . I hope in the future they expand their tamale menu that would be amazing. I'll give this place a try in the future when I come back from south Florida. The customer service is on point btw!

I've been buying their spicy tamales since we moved to the Coast 6 years ago. Have tried several of their items and everything was very good. Great Food, Great Service and Great People !!! You won't be Disappointed !!!

Definitely coming back here! We came out here for lunch. If you're not paying attention, you'll miss it. It is a quaint building painted in bright colors with a really cool beach vibe. Parking is pretty limited but available on the side and behind the building. Upon arrival, you go in and order your food at the counter. They have a lot of great options. I went with the tamale pie. It had four tamales and a bunch of toppings and was just absolutely delicious. I truly loved it! The flavors were rich and felt very authentic. They have a tiny bar and a couple of tables inside and a few picnic tables outside. Since it was a beautiful day, we sat outside and enjoyed the warm weather. We didn't have to wait too long before an employee brought out our yummy food. It was a great experience all around! They do serve a variety of beers and regular drinks. I think I also spied a margarita in a bottle although I just purchased a water. I'm sure I'll know more in the future because I'm definitely coming back here when I get a chance!

Food is excellent hard to beat. We drive 70 miles to buy there tamales. Look for the little blue building off I 20

Holy cow this place is gem! BEST BURRITO I HAVE EVER HAD! I was gonna give it five before I even tried the food. Parish beer on tap was great! Staff are the best!