Beyond being a traditional Mexican dish, tamales represent a cultural emblem full of history, unity and tradition.

The Tex-Mexplainer series explores the ingredients, techniques, history, and culture of Mexican food in Texas. Walk into any one of the seven Delia’s Specializing in Tamales locations during lunchtime ...

In Mexico and Central America, and for many Mexican American families, Christmastime means tamale time. From the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12 through Three Kings’ Day on Jan. 6, tamales ...

Immigrants from Mexico, Venezuela, and Peru are cooking up their own special Christmas traditions in New York City.

While many consider Northern Mexican –style tamales wrapped in corn husks—the most common presentation in the US—to be the ...

It’s important to make tamales all year round, but these are the backbone of my family’s holiday diet. It’s all about the tamales for the whole month of December! Without the masa, you don’t have ...

This story was updated on May 6 with additional context from Gustavo Arellano's "Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America." The further back one goes, the more tenuous the Mother-in-Law’s roots ...

For many families, tamaladas parties and sharing tamales for Christmas is a beloved tradition. For those making them, it's a ...

Who makes the best homemade tamal in Phoenix? During Food City's 21st Annual Tamale Competition, judges determined that Valley resident Elena Bustamante makes the best homemade tamal in Phoenix. Her ...

Tamales rate among the essential staple foods of Southern California. At major bus stops and along the bustling food corridors in Latin communities across the region, a decent tamal is never very far.