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Guillory's Deli and Tamales · Metairie
Guillory's is a Metairie lunch counter that still sells hot tamales and a hot tamale po-boy. The French bread holds up to the tamales' juices. Order that sandwich to see a local specialty folded into another one. Fried chicken plate lunches and conventional po-boys share the menu.
El Pavo Real · Broadmoor
Tamales are a highlight of this Broadmoor room's concise Mexican menu. A homemade tamale of the day brings a rotating selection, so the filling may change between visits. Start there, then move to the mole or enchiladas.
Mawi Tortillas · Metairie
Mawí's family tortilla business gives the Metairie kitchen its foundation. Banana-leaf tamales filled with chicken or pork turn its masa into a full meal, and the current menu still lists Salvadoran tamales. Order a tamal alongside the pupusas to see the kitchen's range.