In Arizona, the holidays mean tamales, and a couple of local restaurants already are taking take-home orders for the seasonal favorite:
• At El Palacio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Chandler, get a dozen pork chile Colorado tamales, a pint of award-winning salsa, a pint of guacamole, and a large bag of chips for $40. You also can buy the items separately: tamales ($29/dozen), salsa ($4), guacamole ($5), and chips ($5). Call 480-802-5770.
• At La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen in Gilbert, you can get a dozen red beef or green corn tamales for $25. To place an order, call 480-545-2880 or email gr8food@laristraaz.com.
