These tamales will take you back to your abuelita's kitchen: They are handcrafted and filled with braised pork or chicken. At the restaurant (1707 E. Sixth St.), the tamales are served with a side ...

The chain also earns raves for its salsa and weekend menudo, pretty much its only other menu offering outside of its namesake tamales.

Chef Olivia Lopez knows a thing or two when it comes to tamales and tortillas ... serves a seafood-heavy menu of tacos, but the costra de salmon — smoked salmon wrapped and toasted in asadero ...