Alvin, Texas: Big Tamale Statue (Gone)
A living tamale entices hungry travelers to dine. Disappeared in late 2023.
- Directions:
- On TX 35 on the west side of the road between CR 191 and FM 2053, just north of Country Club Drive.
- Hours:
- Disappeared in late 2023.
- Status:
- Gone
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It was moved as of 3/1/2024.
[Kristine, 03/02/2024]
19753 Hwy 35 is the actual location of the tamale man statue.
[EL Bastard, 07/27/2013]
The Giant Tamale advertise a tamale stand off hwy 35 just on the border between Alvin and Pearland, TX. You drive up, get out of the car, walk up to the window, and order your hot tamales to go!
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Known as "The Guy on 35," his departure was predictable when his long-time Pollos Asados food truck moved in 2023 to a different spot on the highway. Unfortunately, the statue did not.