Tamales (San Antonio, West, Anton: buy, food, money)

[Mom2Feebs]

Originally Posted by meisha210

No, I'm pretty sure it's improper. I remember in high school doing a group assignment with a boy whose parents were from Mexico. He was fluent in Spanish because his parents didn't speak any English. He tried to be smart with me when I was correcting him by saying, "I speak Spanish. I don't need to learn it. Just let me do the assignment." Anyway, we failed that assignment because of his ignorance and arrogance.

So indicative of the American attitude today, no matter what language is spoken. Sad.

Originally Posted by sapphire

The best ones I've had are from random ladies....friend of a friend type-thing and they come around with foil-wrapped, warm tamales and ask if you'd like a dozen. Can't beat those.

And don't waste your time with the HEB ones. <gag>

Yep, this is what I was asking about in the other thread, if anyone knows any ladies that sell Christmas tamales! They are the best!!!

[HillCountryHotRodMan]

Some people like to do the traditional Christmas ham. I say hell to the no! Nothing is better than steaming up some tamales, puttin' that awesome chili on top with a little shredded cheese and some sour cream. Add a mountain of delicious nachos and a side salad, and you've got an excellent meal.

Man, oh man.... I can taste those lovely little tamales right now... drool.....

[Pachuco2]

Tellez is the best,..1751 S.General Mcmullen drive,..get there early,early,..long lines start early early.

[Merovee]

Homemade is the best, no two ways about it.

I also get homemade barbacoa, less fat, slow cooked in one of those things, very good. Since it is easier to make than tamales I get it more often.

I still remember the day though that my father bought a cowhead from the butchers (not homemade), plopped it on the table on a Sunday morning, then they snuck lengua into my taco >_< but it all tasted good ^__^

[Pachuco2]

Originally Posted by Merovee

Homemade is the best, no two ways about it.

I also get homemade barbacoa, less fat, slow cooked in one of those things, very good. Since it is easier to make than tamales I get it more often.

I still remember the day though that my father bought a cowhead from the butchers (not homemade), plopped it on the table on a Sunday morning, then they snuck lengua into my taco >_< but it all tasted good ^__^

Ay Curamba!...those were the days!

[amig0]

Tejas Barbacoa in Helotes makes tamales that can be pretty good - but their quality is inconsistent. Ranges from "the next best thing to mom's" to " just like HEB"

[blizzrd]

So the guy asked where to get them from so I suggested the ones from those two places BUT...nothing beats home made ones period. Tellez is close. I've heard about a place out passed leon springs that's supposed to have awesome home made ones, I've never had them though.

[huckster]

There is more improper english is spoken around here via the hillbilly venue.

Originally Posted by meisha210

Interesting fact. I don't know if the word was Americanized or it's just said incorrectly because a lot of people here speak improper Spanish.

[Mom2Feebs]

Originally Posted by huckster

There is more improper english is spoken around here via the hillbilly venue.

Boy, you're not kidding.

[melowout]

.....the absolute BEST ones are Rubens: I was just talking to someone yesterday who always gets them from Rubens! He said you should call them - order how many dozens you like - they will put you on a list [your name and #dozens] and if you show up and don't tell them the correct name and #dozens - you won't get them. He also said the waiting line is around the entire block! So, it sounds to me like they are pretty good!