Coloradans take Mexican cuisine seriously and tamales are no exception—so it’s not surprising that Denver has some stellar spots to pick up the specialty. The dish—traditionally made from masa (corn ...

It wasn’t until I moved to New York City for college that I realized how much I took the tamales of my childhood holidays for granted. A born-and-raised Southern Californian with a big Mexican ...

Family and legacy are at the heart of Brenda Mercado Valdez's tamales, winner of Top Tamale 2024 for best tamales in metro ...

"Tamales have been a cherished part of Christmas ... Jinich is a chef, cookbook author and the host of "Pati's Mexican Table" and "La Frontera" on PBS. "This is especially true during the holidays ...

It was a good thing I was able to walk home; driving would have been risky, at best. I never went there without ordering the tamales. Over the years, the number of margaritas have grown (there are ...

You’re not having a true Texas holiday if there are no tamales at your table. The Lone Star State has a rich history of Mexican-American culture, and tamales are a beloved and deeply ingrained ...

Growing up as a first-generation Mexican American, tamales were — and will ... Monday afternoon — it’s the best comfort food. Leftovers are the best! Making a full batch of tamales will definitely ...

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.