As is often the case, many of the best tamales are found at stands, food trucks and grocery stores — including Carniceria La Lupita on San Gabriel ... hand and some nice fresh guacamole nearby ...

’Tis the season to put aside our very tasty obsession with tacos, and move into the realm of tamales — which satisfies my battered soul so much better than just about any other holiday food. Tamales ...

Tis the season to put aside our very tasty obsession with tacos, and move into the realm of tamales — which satisfies my battered soul so much better than just about any other holiday food.