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Frelard Tamales
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Some things to know about Frelard Tamales: they’re a walk-up window that specializes in tamales (obviously), they’re actually located in Green Lake, and they serve the best corn husk-wrapped bundles in town. Coming here is a great move for a cold-weather date night in or a stellar quick lunch option—the line never gets too long and the tamales fly out instantly.
Ringing in at a half-pound each, the tamales are massive and stuffed with everything from sliced jalapeños and cheese to braised rioja pork. You can also add toppings that accentuate the fillings without getting in the way, like crema, limey guacamole, and tangy pickled carrots. And while you could order virtually any masa-snuggled meal here and walk away pleased, you need the salsa verde chicken and sweet potato mole tamales. You’ll get juicy-creamy shredded chicken packed with tomatillo zing, along with a vegan tamal featuring fork-tender sweet potatoes and a nutty mole that’s rich while still letting the yams speak for themselves. They say “hey, I’m f*cking delicious,” by the way.
Between their tight takeout ship, easy street parking situation, and delicious food, we always find it tempting to forget our lunch or dinner plans and order from here instead. You can’t go wrong with Frelard Tamales—unless you actually look for them in Frelard.
photo credit: Chona Kasinger
Food Rundown
photo credit: Chona Kasinger
Salsa Verde Chicken Tamal
photo credit: Chona Kasinger
Salsa Rioja Pork Tamal
Spinach And Cheese Tamal
Sweet Potato Mole Tamal
Rice And Refried Beans
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