During the holiday season in Texas, shucking a tamale is a tradition right up there with slicing into a fruitcake or spiking a batch of eggnog with brown liquor. It�s just what is done. The delicious custom stems from the Mexican festival of Las Posadas, a nine-day celebration that honors Mary and Joseph�s trek to Bethlehem. The starchy dish is ideal for gatherings and can be filled with anything from stewed meats and roasted peppers to fresh fruits.

Pork stuffed masa with guajillo chile pods and spices from La Popular Tamale House


Raja con queso tamale from Las Almas Rotas


Blueberry, vanilla extract, and cinnamon tamale from Along Came Tamale


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Dallas Tortilla and Tamale Factory have always been my favorite. Owned by a friend's family for almost 60 years.

Hot Damn Tamales on Magnolia in Fort Worth makes some good tamales. They have every kind of tamale you could ask for, including, Veggan and chocolate with cherries and pecans.

I don't see any strawberry chocolate tamales.

La Popular gets my vote

how about Allsup's?

I got these Vienna Sausage tamales from Derek and they were tasty.

Tommy Tamales in Grapevine.

Costco

I don't live in Dallas so mine can't been considered in the group of the best.

Luna�s Tortillas on Harry Hines. Get there early and try some fresh out of the steamer. You will not regret it.