Claudia Alarcón covers food, drinks and travel in places near and far. Tamales are one of the most iconic foods of Mexico. These delicious treats were prepared and consumed centuries before the ...

On February 2nd, in some Mexican Catholic households, it's a tradition to make tamales to share with family and friends on Candlemas Day.

"There's evidence of tamales originating in what is now central Mexico as early as 8,000 B.C ... Those who like tamales de rajas can find those here." In South Texas, you'll find more traditional ...

In 48 hours, 3,000 kilograms of tamales, mole, and rice are cooked. The feast is given out to anyone who offers to help fund and aid the community's annual pilgrimage to the Santuario de Chalma.

Chef Olivia Lopez knows a thing or two when it comes to tamales and tortillas. She makes them from nixtamalized heirloom corn that she sources directly from several small communities in Mexico.