This is tamales heaven, especially for vegetarians. Cyclists blaring 'tamales!' from speakers on CDMX's streets sell lard-based tamales that are stingy on the fillings. Stylish Tamales Madre artfully plates up packets of mole with chicken or vegan plantain, hoja santa (Mexican pepperleaf), or vegetarian pecan cream. All steamed in a corn husk or plantain leaf and without manteca (lard).
Tamales Madre
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