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Here s where to buy tamales in Houston this holiday season
Now is the time for tamale-making and eating, made easier with ready-made masa delights from these expert chefs and restaurants.
By Greg Morago |
Updated: Dec. 15, 2020 12:38 PM
Mexican tamales are among the local foods that rule the holidays, and rightly so. Tamales aren’t just delicious, they’re a festive way of sharing the joy of the season.
Houston is blessed with many fine tamale purveyors making a variety of styles and fillings; the flavors range from traditional red chile with pork or beef to barbecue brisket, to vegetarian to sweet dessert-like concoctions.