“I can’t go to [Los Angeles-based supermarket] Ralphs and buy some bomb tamales that I want to eat. I go to a more traditional Hispanic food store where I can find what I need.” Which is not ...

Keep in mind that while tamales can be eaten throughout the year, Christmastime has become popular for this traditional Mexican dish primarily made with masa, a dough made from ground corn.

All of their tamales are gluten free, and they pride themselves on having a 50/50 ratio: 50% filling, 50% masa, whereas competitors are 60/40. Pre-order your Christmas tamales early because they ...