In Phoenix, the holidays just aren’t the holidays without a meal of fresh tamales.
The traditional Mesoamerican food is in high demand during the winter months and is often a must-have at holiday parties and family dinners.
Some families across the state have a yearly tradition of making their own tamales, but if you can’t go the homemade route, there are plenty of restaurants in the Valley to pick up a dozen or two.
If you're looking to get your tamale fix, here are five Valley restaurants serving the delicious dish.
Carolina's Mexican Food
Address: Three locations in North Phoenix, Peoria and Mesa
Phone: 602-275-8231 (North Phoenix location)
Price: Dozen (Uncooked) - $17.55, Dozen (Cooked) - $28.55
Website: http://www.carolinasmexicanfood.com/
Casa Reynoso
Address: 3138 S Mill Ave. Tempe AZ 85282
Phone: (480) 966-0776
Price: $9.50 Tamale, Taco, Red Mixed Burro (single serving)
Website: http://www.casareynoso.com/home.html
Someburros
Address: Several Valley locations
Phone: 480-839-TACO (Tempe)
Price: $4.25/each - Beef Tamale with Red Chili and Green Corn Tamales; $59.00 Tamale Platter (15 Red Chili or Green Corn)
Website: http://someburros.com/
La Pinata Restaurant
Address: 5521 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone: (602) 279-1763
Price: $5.95 per tamale
Website: http://www.lapinatarestaurantaz.com/menu.html
TeePee Mexican Food
Address: 4144 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: 602-956-0178
Price: $5.95 per tamale, $30/dozen
Website: http://www.teepeemexicanfood.com
Los Sombreros
Address: 2534 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Phone: 480-370-8331
Price: Starting at $38/dozen. Recommend 4-day advanced notice for order.
Website: http://www.lossombreros.com
The Tamale Store
Address: 15842 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone: 602-435-2604
Price: 2 pack - $7.00, ½ dozen - $20.00, full dozen - $35.00
Website: www.thetamalestore.com
I don’t know about you, but this list is definitely getting me hungry.
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Now head out to your favorite restaurant and enjoy the food!
