During the holidays, there exists an unbreakable custom that for many Mexicans symbolizes a moment of family unity, tradition and one that simply cannot be skipped: preparing and eating tamales.

You ate a tamale, husk and all? ¡No manches! There is no real rule on how to eat a tamale – other than make sure YOU DON'T EAT THE HUSK! And before I go on, I need to clarify something. "Tamale" is ...

This tiny Mexican bakeshop in Arizona serves rich, handmade tamales locals swear are the best you’ll ever taste.

These tamales, with a filling of roasted tomato, chicken and poblanos, also go by the name of tamales tapatíos, and come from the state of Jalisco in central Mexico — home of many symbols of Mexican ...

Emma C. Perez prepares her traditional chicken tamales for Christmas. She is the mother of KPBS education reporter M.G. Perez who is on his way home for a holiday vacation. Pearland, TX, on Dec. 22, ...

Blue Corn isn’t your typical Tex-Mex place. The dishes there tend to have a little more modern spin on homestyle dishes you might find in regions of Mexico. So while you’ll find burritos and such on ...

I often crave tamales. When that craving hits, I’ll make a dozen or two, enough for dinner and lunch for my auntie and me, plus some to toss into the freezer for those midweek meals when we want ...

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"Tamales have been a cherished part of Christmas celebrations for generations because they represent so much more than just a meal – they're about family, tradition and community," chef Richard ...

It's the holiday season, and that means tamales. Where do you go for the best tamales in metro Phoenix? Meet our six nominees and vote.

"There's other places across town, but you can't beat this place." ...