Tamales

Reheat Instructions

Two tamales on a metal tray with green and white sauces in cups.

Handmade Tamales,
Made with Heart

Our Mexican tamales are made with soft masa, flavorful fillings and time-honored techniques. Each tamal is carefully wrapped in a corn husk and steamed until tender.

Made for sharing, celebrating or simply enjoying at home.

Generational Tradition

For generations, families across Mexico have gathered to prepare tamales for holidays, celebrations and everyday meals. Every fold carries a little patience, tradition and love.

The Taste of Home

From savory chile-filled tamales to sweet seasonal varieties, every flavor reflects the warmth, diversity, and flavors of Mexican cooking.

Reheat instructions

There’s more than one way to bring your tamales back to life, and each method adds its own twist. You can reheat tamales using a steamer, oven, microwave, or stovetop skillet.For the best results, keep tamales wrapped in their corn husks while reheating unless otherwise noted.

  • Steaming is the best method for a soft, moist tamale, while the oven and skillet can provide a slightly crispier and harder exterior.

  • The microwave is the fastest option for a single tamale, though it can sometimes result in a drier, understeamed texture. 

  • For that tender, moist texture that tastes fresh out of the pot, steam your tamales still wrapped in their corn husks until heated through.

    Stovetop Steamer: 

    1. Place tamales in a steamer basket over medium heat for 15-20 minutes. 

    2. Add an extra 10 minutes if reheating from frozen

    Oven Steamer: 

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 

    2. Place tamales in a single layer in a baking dish with about 1 cup of water. 

    3. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes (thawed) or 45 minutes (frozen). 

  • Want a little crisp? Bake them (still in the husk) for a crisped-up exterior with a soft center.

    1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

    2. Wrap each tamale tightly in aluminum foil.Bake for about 20 minutes, turning them over halfway through.

    3. An alternative is to place them in an oven-safe dish with a little water, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes. 

  • A quick pan-toast gives your tamales a golden, slightly caramelized crust if you like a bit of texture.

    1. Heat a small amount of oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.Place tamales in the skillet, cover with a lid, and heat for 4-5 minutes per side.

    2. Alternatively, unwrap the tamales and place them in the hot oil until the exterior gets a little crispy, flipping them to heat both sides evenly. 

  • Short on time? Nuke it! Keep the husk on, wrap in a damp paper towel, and heat gently. It’s the fastest way to reheat a single tamale, though it may come out a touch drier.

    1. Wrap the tamale in a damp paper towel.Microwave on a plate for 1 to 2 minutes.

    2. For multiple tamales, reheat them in batches to ensure even heating.If more time is needed, microwave in 30-second increments. 

Buen Provecho! Enjoy!