"There's evidence of tamales originating in what is now central Mexico as early as 8,000 B.C.," Marco Iñiguez-Alba, senior lecturer of Spanish at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, told Contreras.

The history of tamales is almost as old as the history of Mexico and these lovingly-wrapped packages of goodness are part of ...

Tamales weren't limited to savory flavors; honey and fruits were also used. Like many aspects of local culture, the Spanish tried to eradicate tamales. They attempted to replace corn flour with ...

Tamales are one of the most iconic foods of Mexico. These delicious treats were prepared and consumed centuries before the Spanish arrived in the Americas, where they probably started as unfilled ...