The 14 Best Tamales In Los Angeles
"If you’re in line at Chichen Itza to eat cochinita pibil tacos, we don’t blame you. This Yucatan stall inside Mercado La Paloma makes some of the best in LA. Just make sure you also order some tamales. There are three different kinds of the menu, including the crunchy horneado and razor-thin vaporcito. Our favorite is their tamal de colado, though. Steamed and wrapped in a giant banana leaf, the milled corn masa is sweet and moist, blending with the shredded achiote-seasoned chicken to create an almost stew-like consistency. They’re available a la carte, or you can order from the catering menu where a dozen runs for about $40. " - brant cox, sylvio martins
Andrea D'Agosto
