Shop Local: Where to Get Your Traditional Holiday Tamales in Malibu
The holidays are here and for many in SoCal, it means tamales are on the table.
The history of the tamale dates back thousands of years to Mesoamerica, and other countries in the region, where corn was a very important crop to the indigenous people.
Tamale are an important part of the holiday meal (although they are eaten all year), and the people of Mexico particularly feature tamales from the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12 through Three Kings’ Day on Jan. 6.
You don’t have to go far to find authentic tamales in Malibu. Shop local for this traditional holiday staple for your holiday party, Christmas or New Years Day gatherings available at these locations:
Casa Escobar
Traditional holiday tamales are here in time for the festivities! Two fresh homemade Tamales for $17 with our special chocolate mole (featured image above) has 37 ingredients. Order tamales to go, 6 for $20, your choice of beef, chicken or carnitas.
22969 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-1999
Malibu Farmer’s Market
Fresh tamales are available every Sunday at the Malibu Farmer’s Market in the Civic Center open 10-3 pm. Enjoy them for brunch in the cafe or take home for your holiday party!
Vintage Grocers
Vintage Grocers at the Trancas Country Mart has an impressive selection of tamales to-go in their deli section daily.
30745 Pacific Coast Hwy #24, Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-2828
