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A variety of tamales are seen on display at Mi Ranchito in South Austin Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.<\/p>\n
Mikala Compton\/American-Statesman<\/p>\n
Tamales are beginning to appear<\/a> on tables across Austin, stacked in foil pans or wrapped by the dozen for pickup. For many families, they are not a side dish but the holiday meal itself.<\/p>\n Tamales, made from\u00a0masa filled with meat, vegetables or sweets and steamed inside corn husks or banana leaves, have long been part of Texas holiday rituals<\/a> tied to Mexican and Mexican American culture. While some Austinites still gather for tamaladas at home, many restaurants and markets now offer ready-made options. Here is a guide to where to find holiday tamales in Austin this season.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Ruby assembles tamales as she works in the kitchen at Mi Ranchito in South Austin Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.<\/p>\n Mikala Compton\/American-Statesman<\/p>\n Central Market<\/p>\n Central Market is offering a holiday tamale meal designed to serve four. The $47.99 package includes chicken\u00a0tomatillo tamales, Mexican-style rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, avocado tomatillo salsa and crema. Orders are available for in-store pickup only, with a $50 minimum purchase. Holiday orders run through Dec. 22.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n North Lamar: 4001\u00a0N. Lamar Blvd. 512-206-1000.<\/p>\n South Lamar: 4477 S. Lamar\u00a0Blvd. 512-899-4300.<\/p>\n Curra\u2019s<\/p>\n Curra\u2019s offers tamales by the dozen starting at $35, with an eight-day advance notice required. Fillings range from pork and chicken to chicken mole, queso birria, vegetarian options and sweet varieties like pumpkin with pecans or blackberry with cream cheese. Tamales can be wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves (for an additional charge) and ordered hot or cold.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Grill\u00a0Oltorf:614 E. Oltorf St. 512-444-0012.<\/p>\n Hyde Park: 4215 Duval St. 512-596-1860.<\/p>\n Delicious Tamales<\/p>\n Delicious Tamales sells dozens for $13.85 across a wide menu. Options include pork, chicken, bean and cheese,\u00a0jalape\u00f1o-infused fillings, vegetarian blends and seasonal pumpkin tamales. Sweet blends and jalape\u00f1o cheese poppers are also available, with hot or cold preparation options.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n North: 1700\u00a0W. Parmer Lane. 512-488-5299<\/p>\n Oltorf:1931 E. Oltorf St. 512-401-3060<\/p>\n Fresa\u2019s<\/p>\n Fresa\u2019s is offering tamale meals for pickup between Dec. 22 and Dec. 24. Meals include one dozen tamales paired with charro beans, Mexican rice, salsas, queso and guacamole. Prices range from $46 to $48 depending on the filling. Tamales can also be purchased on their own, starting at $28 per dozen.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Lamar:915\u00a0N. Lamar Blvd. 512-428-5077.<\/p>\n South First:1703 S. First St. 512-992-2946<\/p>\n Westlake:3600 N. Capital of TX Hwy, Suite A-110. 512-881-2491<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n H-E-B<\/p>\n H-E-B\u2019s Mi Tienda line provides a range of ready-made tamales, including pork, chicken, spicy red sauce, green salsa and mole varieties. Prices range from $8.99 to $12.99 depending on size and whether they are sold hot or refrigerated.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Mi\u00a0Ranchito<\/p>\n Mi\u00a0Ranchito, a family-owned South Austin restaurant, sells tamales year-round with expanded holiday demand. Tamales are available individually or by the half dozen ($16) and dozen ($28), with fillings including pork in guajillo chile, chicken in tomatillo, jalape\u00f1o and cheese, bean and cheese, vegetarian, sweet potato and strawberry. Orders can be placed warm, cold or frozen for pickup, delivery or shipping.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 817\u00a0F.M. 1626. 512-292-8107, miranchitoatx.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Nissi Vegan Mexican Cuisine<\/p>\n Nissi\u00a0offers a vegan tamale plate for $14, featuring three gluten-free tamales filled with red \u201cpork-less\u201d or green \u201cchicken-less\u201d options. Plates include fresh garnishes, with rice and beans available for an additional charge.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 9012 Research\u00a0Blvd. Unit C-6. 512-994-8226, nissivegmex.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Rosie\u2019s Tamale House<\/p>\n Rosie\u2019s sells tamales by the half dozen ($10) or dozen ($17). Six tamales served with chili are priced at $12.45. Fillings follow classic preparations wrapped in corn husks.<\/p>\n 13436 State Hwy. 71. 512-263-5245,\u00a0rosies-tamale-house.res-menu.net.<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Tamale Addiction<\/p>\n Tamale Addiction specializes in frozen tamales available for pickup, delivery or farmers market distribution. Fillings range from pork with\u00a0tomatillo sauce and chicken mole to vegetarian options like poblano with cheese and spinach with caramelized onions. Pricing varies by quantity, with packs starting at $5.85 per tamale.<\/p>\n 114\u00a0E.\u00a0Parsons St, Manor. 512-278-1775, tamaleaddiction.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Tamale House<\/p>\n Tamale House is offering holiday pre-orders for pickup between\u00a0Dec. 19 and Dec. 24. Individual tamales are $8 each, with six-packs priced at $45 and served with a pint of house-made sauce. Fillings include pork, chicken, bean and cheese and\u00a0jalape\u00f1o.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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