Tamales in Johnson City

Oaxacan-style tamales with chicken or pork await at Wahaca Mexican Kitchen in Johnson City, TN, with pickup available for your order.

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Tamales to Try

Pick Your Own (2 Pieces)

Choose two: tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tamales, tostadas, or more.

Two Enchiladas$14.50This two-piece pick-your-own Mexican combo includes an enchilada for each selection.
Two Tamales$14.50This two-piece pick-your-own Mexican combo includes a tamal for each selection.
Burrito & Taco Combo$14.50This two-piece pick-your-own Mexican combo pairs a burrito with a taco.
Enchilada & Taco Combo$14.50This two-piece pick-your-own Mexican combo pairs an enchilada with a taco.
Burrito & Enchilada Combo$14.50This two-piece pick-your-own Mexican combo pairs a burrito with an enchilada.
Chile Relleno & Enchilada Combo$14.50This two-piece pick-your-own Mexican combo pairs a chile relleno with an enchilada.

“The food has been absolutely delicious every time we have been here! Highly recommend the torta and tamales. Hidden gem in Johnson City!”

Tamal Oaxaqueno

Banana-leaf-wrapped tamal with a choice of chicken or pork filling.

“Authentic! I'm in love with those green chicken tamales!”

“I ate here tonight with my family and it was absolutely delicious. We had several different items including pork tamale, quesabirria, cheese dip, California burrito, flan and tres leches cake to name a few. We have zero complaints and will be returning for sure! I’m only disappointed that the place wasn’t packed full of customers! A gem for sure”

Tamales Oaxaquenos

Two corn-masa tamales wrapped in banana leaves, with pork or chicken.

“Great food and service! Tamales oaxaquenos are delicious!”

“I had the birria tacos, a chicken tamal, and a margarita and they all tasted amazing and fresh. The cheese dip and salsa was delicious as well! The staff was very attentive and friendly. I will definitely be back!”

Pick Your Own (3 Pieces)

$16.99

Choose three, including tacos, burritos, tamales, or tostadas.

“Loved the tamales and rice.”

Something for Everyone at Wahaca Mexican Kitchen

Wahaca Mexican Kitchen serves tamales in Johnson City, TN with Oaxacan preparations and red or green sauces, plus a build-your-own option that lets you include a tamal alongside other Mexican dishes.

Tamal Oaxaqueno is homemade and banana-leaf wrapped; Tamales Oaxaquenos has fluffy white corn masa, hoja santa and frijoles charros on the side. Pick Your Own lets you pair a tamal with a taco or enchilada.

Visit us in Johnson City, TN for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. You can also build a three-item combination with a tamal, burrito and chile relleno, using a different format from the two-item choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular tamales options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Tamales Oaxaquenos — Two white-corn-masa tamales are banana-leaf wrapped; choose pork in red sauce or chicken in green sauce, with frijoles charros on the side.
Pick Your Own (3 Pieces) — Select three items from burritos, chalupas, chile rellenos, enchiladas, tacos, tamales, and tostadas to build your plate.
Pick Your Own (2 Pieces) — Select two items from burritos, chalupas, chile rellenos, enchiladas, tacos, tamales, and tostadas for your combination.
Tamal Oaxaqueno — Choose chicken in salsa verde or pork in salsa roja for this homemade Oaxaca tamal, wrapped in a banana leaf.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for tamales throughout the Johnson City area. Order your tamales online for convenient pickup or delivery.