Tamales

DH and I will be on the Valor to Cozumel and Progresso in 9 days !!! Who hooo !!!! My question is there anywhere in either of these ports to get authentic tamales ? I’ve never seen it mentioned but thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask ! :confused:

Alamo tamale in Houston will be more authentic than either of those ports.

Find a local restaurant or Mercado that caters to the locals, not the American tourist. That’ll be your best bet. If you can’t find one ahead of time, ask a local. Found great restaurants that way.

We’ve had great tamales from the tamale stand in the Mazatlan Mercado, but that’s on the left coast.

Alamo tamale in Houston will be more authentic than either of those ports.

just in case your cruise ship ports in Houston;)

just in case your cruise ship ports in Houston;)

Lol you never know!

99% of those passengers will pass through Houston on their way to the Valor. I am allowing for a few that may live on the island and between.

Lol you never know!

 

99% of those passengers will pass through Houston on their way to the Valor. I am allowing for a few that may live on the island and between.

Houston IS on the way--not like there's an airport in Galveston.

Perhaps Yucatan tamales. If you want Tex-Mex you'll have to run for the border.

https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=tamales&find_loc=Progreso,+Yucat%C3%A1n

In the back of San Miguel, there are street vendors who sell tamales, mostly in the evenings as these are typically handmade and time intensive. Some of the street vendors around the plaza may have tamales during the daytime. Chilangos up around Avenida 25 and Calle 10 ( the streets have different names, forgot what, but that's the general area) is a small family owned place that regularly does have tamales. Not sure if they're open at lunch time, or what time they open for dinner. Cash only as I recall. And there is another Chilangos near the plaza but that is NOT the same owners, or menu.

If the street vendor that used to be in front of the International pier is still there, he may have some (great street tacos though).

Houston IS on the way--not like there's an airport in Galveston.

Yes it is,and yes there is.

Second what Crew says.

Also if you Google “Tamales Cozumel” and you will find a couple of discussions on the Cozumel TA forum from locals and regulars; also a link to Chilangos.

Alamo tamale in Houston will be more authentic than either of those ports.

That is certainly a big help.:rolleyes:

Alamo tamale in Houston will be more authentic than either of those ports.

And it's easy to drive from one side of Houston to the other in what, 15 or 20 minutes?

And it's easy to drive from one side of Houston to the other in what, 15 or 20 minutes?

Well if you're coming from GWB Intercontinental, there's an Alamo Talmales on Berry between I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road before 610N. Also one on Navigation between the East Tex and I-45 south of I-10. Which could be accessible from Hobby, but a little backtracking up the Gulf Freeway.

As I recall when living in that neck of the woods, the best tamales were from the mom and pop vendors selling along the road side on weekends. Tex Mex tamales are very different from those in Mexico, especially those in the Yucatan where banana leafs versus cornhusks are used. Pork tends to be the filling of choice.

Back roads gas stations in Mississippi selling "hot tamales" are always good. And there are the cleansing benefits later.

I thought the OP asked about tamales in Cozumel and Progresso, not Mississippi or Houston.:)

I thought the OP asked about tamales in Cozumel and Progresso, not Mississippi or Houston.:)

Yes but then it got hijacked by the "who makes the best tamales" banditos.

I guess I'm just lucky... I get mine from the parking lot of Walmart :)

I go looking for that little old lady w/ the ice chest...

Whenever I go to Mexico I have to get off the tourist strip to eat. I'm spoiled by having great Mexican food in my area.

I guess I'm just lucky... I get mine from the parking lot of Walmart :)

 

I go looking for that little old lady w/ the ice chest...

 

Whenever I go to Mexico I have to get off the tourist strip to eat. I'm spoiled by having great Mexican food in my area.

If you sit in the right bar long enough in Houston, that little old lady with the ice chest will find you.

JB

If you sit in the right bar long enough in Houston, that little old lady with the ice chest will find you.

 

JB

Get off the Houston kick already!!!! We live in Texas , I’m married to a Mexican ! Don’t care about Tamales in Houston or Mississippi!!!!!! Just asked a simple question about our ports

Jbooth, told you about Chilango in Coz. Can't opine on Progressive, but in Merida, a short bus ride away, Tamales Estilo on Calle 50 or the vendors around Parque Santiago would be good stops. Tamal Colados with anchiote chicken. Or try the panuchos.

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Get off the Houston kick already!!!! We live in Texas , I’m married to a Mexican ! Don’t care about Tamales in Houston or Mississippi!!!!!! Just asked a simple question about our ports

Seems like you were given leads for Cozumel?

Did you ask on the Progreso board as well?

Jbooth, told you about Chilango in Coz. Can't opine on Progressive, but in Merida, a short bus ride away, Tamales Estilo on Calle 50 or the vendors around Parque Santiago would be good stops. Tamal Colados with anchiote chicken. Or try the panuchos.

 

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Thank you

Get off the Houston kick already!!!! We live in Texas , I’m married to a Mexican ! Don’t care about Tamales in Houston or Mississippi!!!!!! Just asked a simple question about our ports

Have his mom make some to bring along. Bring enough for all of us.

JB