Where to try tamales in the CDMX

Between traditions and roots, the tamales are typical in February in Mexico and dates back to the time of the conquest, because, according to the Catholic religion, those who take one of the figures of the Child God of the thread They must invite delicious tamales To others. But, Why tamales? The choice of food was not chance. Although, the conquest brought with him a different religion and traditions, the tamal was preserved on the day of the Candelaria for his ceremonial and offering meaning for the Aztecswho used corn as a means to honor the gods and celebrate planting seasons.

So if you are one of those who was lucky to get the doll from the thread on January 6, surely you are looking original and delicious options for tamales That you will have to take your family, friends or even your office. Below we show the places that honor tradition with the best tamales of the CDMX.

Doña Vero

Where to try them: Monterrey 313, South Rome

Tradition is taken to Exotic with Doña Vero's tamaleswhich has an exclusive menu for February 2 with its three categories: sweet tamales, salty and tamales tamales VEGGIE. Each of the categories has varied options, ranging from zarzamora with cream cheese, meat to the shepherd, with Oaxacan chapulines or even romeritos with black mole. Did you seem like? For $ 59 or less you can try these delicious tamales.

Balbuena tamalitos

Where to try them: Fray Servando Teresa de Mier 8, Col. Garden Balbuena