HOT TAMALE truck is every bit of the hype. When it's great consistently, it's worth the long line. I was a first timer. Good conversation while standing in line. I must say the line moved at a good paste. They are on the high end, small and not a lot of filling, but hey- the taste keeps people coming back for more. $15 bucks will get you a dozen. They also sell, chips, salsa and chile conqueso. Other stuff too. Will I go back? Sure #FIRE }:{ read more

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The tamales are tasty. They have spicy and mild, chicken and pork and jalapeno with cheese. Prices are reasonable. They have long lines around the holidays... Go now and get 'em while there hot. Best of all they offer frozen also. read more

I grew up not far from the original location of The Hot Tamales truck and I remember passing by it on many occasions. Today wanted to drop by for some nostalgia. The truck is a little further down 2351 closer to 518. There is plenty of parking on a gravel lot. I was helped right away by the original owner's son. There were a few variations of the tamales and I went with the pork and spicy pork. The tamales were hot and fresh. I added a red and green salsa to compliment the tamales. Unfortunately these two condiments were not free as other concepts include them with your order. The flavor was good however I found them a little drier than I am accustomed to. They are also a bit smaller compared to others. Overall it is a marginal tamale. I did appreciate that these guys are still open after 48 years. And I do want to support these family businesses. Will I be back in the future, yes. read more

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I tried HOT Tamales last Sunday, on a rainy Cinco de Mayo. Parking Parking is a breeze. The food truck is on a lot all to itself. The truck The truck has a nice setup. There's a nice covered ordering area and digital menus listing all their prices. Fancy and impressive for a food truck. It also looked very clean inside. My order I ordered 6 spicy pork tamales, 6 bean tamales, chips and queso and salsa. 6 tamales is the minimum number of each you can order. I had to order a large salsa. Sadly they don't give you small complimentary salsas like most restaurants do and they only have one size that you can purchase. I think 5 ounces, same size as the queso. There was a 15 min wait for the bean tamales. No problem. I waited. The salsa was watery and had no flavor. Seemed like mostly tomatoes and maybe 1 pepper, maybe a small onion and with zero seasoning. The queso was watery and very salty. The spicy pork tamales not only had no spice but just no flavor at all. It made me wonder how their regular pork tamales taste. Both spicy pork and bean tamales were flavorless. It seemed like I was eating unseasoned masa with no tamale filling. HEB's Mi Tienda tamales taste better. I also ate a few of my leftover tamales for lunch the next day hoping the seasoning had set in and the tamales would have some flavor. Unfortunately there was no improvement. Packaging I will say. I loved how neatly they wrapped the tamales. The service The service was pretty good and I was treated kindly and respectfully by the gentleman who seemed to be both cooking and taking orders. I really wanted to like Hot Tamales but I doubt that I'll return. read more

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Sadly...this aint it. I tried this place on Christmas eve because I was on this side of town. We ordered a dozen chicken spicy and a dozen regular beef. I'm going to say nah.. I mean if you charging extra for green and red sauce the tamales need to be on point. There was no spice, you hear me? None, no kick at all, not even a little. Then I ordered queso and chips as well. Guess what? The queso was frozen but the tamales were hot. I am so confused, like why? Overall, I would not give this place another chance only because it's so many other places to get tamales. Iif you would like to stop by give it a try and see for yourself. I may have just gotten a bad batch.. I will say they get 2 stars for being quick with the order. read more

HOT Tamales - Simple menu 13$ a dozen - Food Trucks Near Me - Friendswood, Texas

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It all goes well every time we've ordered. The service is great and the ambiance is a food truck.... You knew where you were going. We've always got what we wanted, they aren't making them there so they may sell out of your favorite. Don't throw a fit ... come earlier. They are the best homemade tamales with several selections. It's a must at some point in your life. read more

These Tamales are the best I've ever tasted! I've been eating tamales all my life & these guys know what they're doing. They are the absolute best flavor just the right mixture of Masa & filling they have nailed it not to mention the price is great. I drove from Austin to Friendswood to pick up these tamales. I used to live in Friendswood and used to buy them often. I really wish they could open a hot tamale truck in Austin. Until then, I'll just keep driving to Friendswood lol They are absolutely the best tamales ever thank you guys. I know they will be a hit at my Christmas Eve party. Thank you! read more

Tiny tamales - masa didn't even stick together Really disappointed........ wouldn't do again.

The tamales are great in flavor and the size I enjoy. We been going for yrs. Our favorite is pork tamales, and the queso. Service is somewhat friendly and fast. The place is a great spot, a lot of space to park, and easy to spot. Price are great. read more

Hot Tamales truck has been a Friendswood staple for as long as I can remember. The part that keeps them doing well after all these years is consistency. Every time I've come here over the years, you're guaranteed to get a high quality tamale for a good price. I recently picked up 5 dozen spicy pork tamales here, 2 containers of queso, and 2 containers of guacamole for a Christmas party. They were a big hit! I loved how convenient their tamale truck is, open everyday from 11am - 7pm. They have a couple different flavors to choose from, and they're available hot/ready to eat, or frozen. The guys that work this truck are always so friendly, and they really do keep the truck really clean which is a nice plus. If you haven't been here, give them a shot because they're definitely doing something right. Enjoy! read more

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I've been buying tamales from this family since 1976. The original truck was about a mile East, near I45. The father had the first truck and now his sons have this truck, carrying on the "love of tamales" tradition. I've had these tamales for lunch, as a snack, dinner, as a side at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Everyone loves them and I rarely have a few leftover for a late snack. The spicy pork and chicken are favorites. The queso and chips are a great snack or side dish. The prices are always very competitive with other restaurants, grocery stores, & tamale trucks. The best thing is: every customer is treated like they are their favorite customer. You are not rushed to make way for the 20 people behind you. They take the time to speak with you. As long as they are serving tamales, I'll be coming by. read more

These are the only tamales that my family ever bought growing up. My Dad had found memories of eating these hung over in the late 70's. I haven't had them in years until I found out that their pork tamales are gluten free! Yay! So I tried it again and they taste exactly the way I remember them. Sadly, they are even smaller than they were before. They have always been small, and I have always liked that about them. However these were soooo small. Very thin. Maybe it was just the batch that I got so I will give them another go at some point. I hope they didn't decide to cut corners. I'd rather pay a little more than to not enjoy them anymore. Service is good, not overly friendly, but they are nice. The parking is amble and if there is a line, it moves fast. The inside of the truck is always clean. read more

A year ago I would've sad, and I may have said five thumbs up, but today I went to the tamale guy, bought a dozen tamales, came home with a lot of Mossa, and a lot of meat that I could not recognize and taste or sight. I did notice that they have expanded their menu, which might explain why they have cut back on their quality. Unfortunately with their new additions, they also have some subtraction and quality as one of them in my opinion. Thanks for the years of incredible food guys. I'm sure you'll prosper more now though. Have a beautiful and blessed year read more

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I had a big order; ordered a dozen pork, 6 jalapeno cheese, 6 bean and 6 chicken tamales. They used to give you little masa and a lot of meat. Now, they skimp on the meat and give you little meat and a lot of masa. Not worth standing in line for that quality. The jalapeno cheese is mild not hot, all of the tamales lacked a lot of flavor and seasonings. I won't be back until they improve their quality. The queso had a weird flavor and texture, it wasn't like a Velveeta cheese or Torchy Tacos queso. It was off color and taste. The only good thing is their tamales are dairy free except the jalapeno, cheese and meat tamales. There's no place to sit, unless you're sitting in your car, at home or any other place except here. They don't have any picnic tables or anything for customers. They got to do better. The price is not worth little to no meat and lots of masa. I'd skip this place if you're looking for a place for tamales they have declined on their quality and quantity of meat. read more

Best tamales I've ever eaten!! I highly recommend the Tamale truck to everyone!! They are always very fresh and the service is outstanding. read more

What happened to the great tamales? We bought some for Christmas and they were horrible, so dry and no flavor. I hope this was just a bad batch, not sure we will be returning. read more

First time here at this food truck! My coworker recommended this place awhile back and had to try it since hubby wanted some tamales for New Year. Tried the freshly steamed chicken and pork-$12/dozen. Owner was very friendly and efficient. He gave us free queso to try and it was pretty good! The red and green salsa were also delicious. Tamales had good meat and masa proportion. Inside of the food truck was clean and I also appreciate my food neatly packed in the bag. Will definitely be back again!! read more

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If you have not ever been to this place, which is on the side of the road, you need to. There's a reason this place has been in business for years and years. Do yourself a favor and the queso is magnificent as well. read more

These were the worse Tamales I've ever had. I can't believe the line of ppl buying these. I bought one of each flavor for my Family Christmas Party and everyone took one bite and said the same. Thank God I made Enchiladas to go with them or we would've been hungry. I threw them all away. Never Again!¡ read more

Always fresh and hot, queso is amazing and you can buy the tamales frozen to cook later Been going here for years it's awes read more

Always, always, always delicious! Even though I buy to take home, I open one of the packages in order to test/taste...just to make sure. read more

Now the fresh tamales are $12/dozen & the frozen are $11/dozen. This time I tried the red salsa, its spicy but very good! Not as spicy as the green salsa. read more

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I love the tamales that they have. Great prices and even better food. We are always greeted with kindness and attentiveness. Easy in and easy out, fast service. read more

Want legit tamales then hit these guys up! Can't even remember the first time I came here, but high quality, consistency, at a fair price is what any business strives for and these guys hit it. I'm a traditionalist when it comes to tamales so usually get pork, but my wife is a fan of the bean tamales and I gotta say they are the best I've ever had. And the try the green sauce, a bit spicy, but excellent taste! And yes, if you go there around the holidays and there's a line, it's well worth the wait! read more

If you're south of I10 you need to go here. Been around since the the oilers beat the cowboys. Tamales to judge all other tamales by( yes, even tiá's) full of meat and made perfectly. If you like/love tamales this is the plAce read more

Great tamales! Passed this truck daily for years but stopped one day while hungry because no cars there at the time. Truck was super clean and sanitary inside, attendant was very kind, courteous and helpful. I tried chicken tamales and the spicy pork which he let me mix in 1 dozen. Super good! Especially the chicken when i added his spicy green salsa which you can also get separately with tortilla chips which were light and crispy with good flavor. I also tried the red sauce on another visit which is good but made for those who prefer a mild salsa. The price for everything is also very reasonable. Stop by and give it a try for yourself. Sorry , no photos but i always eat them up before i remember to photo. read more

The customer service was excellent, if I were rating that alone I'd give it a dozen stars. The tamales though were decent. Like another reviewer stated, they could have used a bit more salt and lacked overall in the flavor department. On the plus side, the nacho cheese was excellent, I'd come back just to buy the cheese! Also, the tamales were piping hot and fresh! read more

I have been buying tamales from Hot Tamales for years. They were selling tamales from a food truck long before food trucks were popular. This particular location is located about 1 mile west of the Gulf Freeway on FM 2351 in Friendswood. The line around the holidays can LITERALLY be 3 hours long. No, I am not exaggerating. 3 hours. And people wait. I did. Am I stupid? Well, that has yet to be decided. Apparently, I'm not the only one who thinks these tamales were worth the wait. They also have some that are frozen if you want to save some money and steam some on your own at a later time. They have various flavors but my favorite is still the spicy pork tamales. Oh...on a side note, there queso is also divine. On a side note, they are a food truck which means they are mobile. They do have multiple trucks. We have used them at our church (Life Church on Almeda Genoa; read my review) for a food truck night during the summer months. They were a huge hit. If you found this review to be useful, funny, or cool, please let me know. Thanks. read more

I LOVE this tamale truck! They have delicious authentic tamales. The spicy pork tamales are amazing and I just tried their green salsa which was delicious. I'm excited to try the other menu items. I've always seen this truck on the side of the road with long lines and I finally decided to try it. I wish I had tried it when I first moved to the area because it is a great meal. Oh and they now accept credit cards!!! read more

HOT Tamales - Spicy pork tamales with green salsa! - Food Trucks Near Me - Friendswood, Texas

Great service. Everything is very clean & ready. It was my first time visiting & I went back 3 times in 2 days. They have pork, spicy pork, bean, & chicken tamales. Hubby liked them all. I liked the chicken & the bean ones. They are not greasy. The masa is not too thick. The filing could be thicker, but it's a good amount. Not too little. I asked about others they don't have & they politely said they don't make that kind & said they were sorry. Very kind. They do also have cold water, soda, chips, queso, salsa... maybe a couple of other things. Oh! They of course have hot tamale, like the name, but they ALSO have frozen ones. I forgot to ask if we have to stream them or if they are fully cooked. If cooked, just microwave or heat up in a steamer. Gotta find out. Hot & ready-$9 Frozen-$8 Perfect price for the dozen. The 2nd day we visited, it was cold & rainy. People still lined up. :) That means they're that delicious. I don't know if anything can be done about some shelter & warmth, but if it's nasty out, remember your umbrella & jacket. It will keep the cost down if they don't have to provide that. Hmmm... when it's hot out, an umbrella would work for shade, too. Just thought of that. Well, the name of the place is true. They are HOT TAMALES. read more

WERE'S THE BEEF ? I order pork tamales and wasn't aware they're the size of toothpicks my big toe is bigger than these tamales. They have a grainy cornbread texture and have more masa than meat. Beware if you eat these make sure you have something to drink. They're so dry I almost choked. read more

HOT Tamales - Food Trucks Near Me - Friendswood, Texas

I haven't had good tamales in almost a decade. So having these was a great blessing. I took 6 dozen for myself and friends. I will definitely be coming back next time I'm Houston. Girlfriend really enjoyed the chips and queso Now to find the best menudo in town, Any suggestions? read more

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Well..... I like that they're hot and ready and seem fresh. They had such amazing reviews we drove 40 minutes, but honestly, they just don't taste like Mexican tamales and I would NOT order again. There's not much flavor at all to the the meat and tamales isn't one of those dishes where you can add salt at the table and make it better. They taste the way I imagine an American would make a tamale using an online recipe. The spicy pork wasn't spicy AT ALL and I have a VERY low spice tolerance (unless they accidentally gave me the wrong flavor). Which I don't really mind since I have such a low spice tolerance, but just FYI if you're one of those people who likes spice. I also wonder if they use a whole pig's head (the way a Mexican grandma would) because the texture and flavor is certainly different. read more

Delicious These tamales are so good. The sides are equally as yummy!! Would highly recommend.

I came because of the recommendations from facebook and the Texas Chronicles host, Joe Perez. All those people either have low expectations for tamales or they are a bunch of idiots. The tamales are $8 a dozen which I would expect them to be small for the amount paid. However the quality of the food is TERRIBLE! I have eaten numerous tamales from canned Hormel all the way to homemade with lard. I can tell you that these tamales are 1 notch better than the canned tamales from Hormel. Heck the crappy tamale that Kroger sells but usually ends up discounting due to slow sells even are even better. The masa is very dry (lack of lard) and the dough has a cornbread texture to it. It is practically the same taste from Dona Tere Tamales. Tamales looked like machine made and had little meat in each one. Bought 2 dozen of the pork and bean. Could not eat 2 tamales. Ended up putting the tamales outside to feed the raccoons and posseums that come in the backyard. They did not even eat them and those damn rodents eat ANYTHING. read more

HOT Tamales - Bottom tamale is from Hot Tamales. Very dry, masa was very tough, just plain TERRIBLE! The top 2 tamales are from another place. - Food Trucks Near Me - Friendswood, Texas

Absolutely terrible.. I am not sure how they are still I n business. I went for the first time and purchased 3 dozen and all were just terrible. NEVER AGAIN. read more

The tamales are great. We buy several dozen when we're in Houston. Buy them frozen and put in cooler for drive back to Alabama.

Always great from the start. A warm hello, always polite, quick and easy, and great food awaits you at HOT Tamales. We had a dozen ($8) Bean Tamales and a dozen ($8) Chicken Tamales with a side of Queso. No chips that time but the $1 bag of chips is a great deal. Both the Red and Green salsas are Mild at the least, I say "HOT" read more

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Anytime time that i am in the area, i try to stop and pick up a few dozens. My best friend turned me on to this spot years ago and i haven't stop. Depending on what time of day you stop by, you might have to wait for a few minutes but it's still quicker than a drive thru. Give them a try and won't be disappointed read more

Alwsys great tamales. Fresh and hot. I bought them and drove from their location, all the way to Katy Tx. And still had hot tamales.