“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.

La Indiana Tamales describes itself as “the best-kept secret in Los Angeles.” They offer all the traditional tamales with ...

A spicy and non-spicy option is available for purchase. Alma Villegas/avillegas@mercedsun-star.com Tamales, the traditional Latin American dish, becomes more popular during the cold winter months, ...

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 ...

Lupe Castillo’s tamales can be found at markets across Fort Worth. She also provides vegetarian and vegan options.

“Tamale is like a little present that you grab ... Kullick recollected the nine days of traditional neighborhood Christmas parties, or “posados,” in Mexico during which Joseph and Mary ...

Mi Ranchito is serving traditional and innovative flavors. The gift they bring us are their tamales wrapped in corn husks. Each tamale has its own special flavor integrated into the soft and light ...

El Bravo is closed on Sundays. Four locations around the Valley offer tamales by the platter with traditional-style red beef or green corn. Platters come with 30 tamales and start around $85.

HOUSTON – Deck the halls and fill your plate, it’s tamale time at the tamale joint, our favorite spot for Christmas tamales. And from the pork, chicken and jalapeno and cheese options ...

A spicy and non-spicy option is available for purchase. Alma Villegas avillegas@mercedsun-star.com Tamales, the traditional Latin American dish, becomes more popular during the cold winter months ...