5 spots to top off on tamales in Albuquerque

Nov. 10—Tamales are scrumptious seasonal meals manufactured from meat or greens wrapped in masa, a paste comprised of corn flour combined with lard or shortening, folded in a corn husk, then steamed.

Many individuals depend on their abuelas or tías to make tamales each vacation, however for many who do not have that possibility, listed below are 5 locations in Albuquerque to get your tamales by the dozen.

The mannequin

First opened in 1929 this institution affords contemporary, by no means frozen tamales made fully from native elements. Pickup orders could be positioned over the cellphone by calling 505-242-1843. The final name for pickup orders is 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION: 1715 Second SW, 505-242-1843

COST: $45 per dozen; $22.80 per half-dozen; $3.80 for one

HOURS: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Each day

El Dorado Bakery

This bakery sells genuine Mexican pastries, menudo, selfmade tortillas and breakfast tortas.

LOCATIONS: 640 Coors NW, 505-508-4932; 2125 Broadway SE, 505-247-2979; 3041 Isleta SW, 505-200-2676

COST: $22 per dozen; $12 per half-dozen; $3 for one

HOURS: Coors: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; Broadway: 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Each day; Isleta: 7a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday

La Mexicana Tortilla Co.

This restaurant has been household personal and operated for greater than 90 years. Orders could be positioned on-line.

LOCATION: 304 Coal SW, 505-242-2558

COST: $30 per dozen; $15 per half-dozen; $3.50 for one

HOURS: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; Closed Sunday-Tuesday

Kathy’s Carry Out

In operation for greater than 35 years, this restaurant serves genuine Mexican meals made contemporary day by day. Contemporary tamales can be found day by day after 4 p.m.

LOCATION: 823 Isleta SW, 505-873-3472

COST: $27 per dozen; $13.50 per half-dozen; $3 for one

HOURS: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Cervantes Restaurant and Lounge

This restaurant focuses on contemporary elements and conventional time-honored recipes that stay the identical via the years. Cervantes has been serving the world for greater than 4 many years.

LOCATION: 5801 Gibson SE, 505-262-2253

COST: $26 per dozen; $13 per half dozen; $3 for one

HOURS: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday; Closed Sunday and Monday

El Mezquite Market

This market affords all the pieces you may want if you wish to attempt your hand at making tamales your self at dwelling, even the pot for steaming.

LOCATION: 4401 Fourth NW, 505-344-3235; 100 98th NW, 505-839-8377; 3765 Isleta SW, 505-877-0980; 201 San Pedro SE, 505-255-1163

HOURS: Fourth NW, 98th NW, Isleta SW, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. day by day; San Pedro 7 a.m.-9 p.m.