Christmastime is tamale time, and Wichita restaurants are selling them by the dozen
Tamales are a treat year round.
But the hard-to-make, easy-to-eat delicacies are a big deal at Christmas, and they’re a staple of Mexican Christmas in particular.
In Wichita, several restaurants make tamales and sell them by the dozen or more during the holidays.
Here’s a list of some of the places where you can get tamales to serve at your Christmas or Christmas Eve gathering. Did I miss someone? E-mail me at dneil@wichitaeagle.com
Pinole Blue, 242 N. Cleveland: This blue corn tortilla factory is selling two types of tamales by the dozen: both traditional pork made with white corn and sweet vegan made with blue corn, pineapple and pecans. They’ll be offering them for $18 a dozen and they’ll have some available for pick up at the shop between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 28. But if you want to make sure you get some, place a pre-order by calling 785-760-5683 or messaging them on social media. (Psst... The shop has been giving people a free cup of atole — a hot, sweet beverage — when they come to pick their tamales up.)
Chico’s Mexican Restaurant, 4407 W. Maple: The restaurant is selling tamales for $24 a dozen. They must be ordered by Dec. 15 by calling 316-943-5401 and must be picked up by 9 p.m. Dec. 21.
Connie’s Mexico Cafe, 2227 N. Broadway, 316-832-9636: This restaurant is selling tamales for $18 a dozen through the beginning of January. They have chicken with green sauce and pork with red sauce. Those who want big orders should call a couple of days in advance.
Uno Mas, 1920 W. 21st St., 316-992-2402: This restaurant is selling tamales for $19.99 a dozen. Pickup at 2 p.m. Dec. 20-24. You must pre-order by Dec. 22. The restaurant is also selling take-and-bake enchiladas by the dozen.
Felipe’s Jr., 9718 E. Harry: This restaurant is selling party platters for the holidays, and one of the choices is a dozen pork tamales for $18. You can see the full menu on the restaurant’s Facebook page. Text 316-253-1758 or e-mail felipesjr1978@gmail.com to place orders.
Gerardo’s Restaurant, 2801 W. Central, 316-636-7169: This restaurant is selling tamales in three different varieties for $15 a dozen. They’re available in red pork, green chile with chicken and rajas con queso.
Tamales by Particular Pickle: Sarah Syler grew up making tamales with family friends, and over the years, her friends and family have grown to love her tamales and order them every Christmas. This year, she’s going bigger. She’s selling her homemade tamales, which come in two flavors — cheese and poblano or pork. Place orders by calling 316-347-0898.
Los Compadres Mexican Grill, 3213 N. Toben, 316-260-4666: This Mexican restaurant is selling tamales for $15 a dozen. Customers can order in advance or stop by to pick them up.
Tortilleria Los III Potrillos, 318 W. 29th St. North, 316-831-0811: Selling tamales for $15 a dozen on Saturdays and Sundays but will take advance orders any day of the week.
Cortez: The restaurant is closed, but Mary Cortez’s fans are still counting on her to make Christmas tamales. She’s making red pork tamales and selling them for $12 a dozen plus $2 for the delivery fee. To get some, people need to message her on Facebook at Mary Cortez.
This story was originally published December 10, 2019 at 3:44 PM.
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