In Portland, you'll find tamales across the city and in its surrounding suburbs - on restaurant menus, at food carts, in the deli cases of Mexican markets, and out of coolers.
Likely the most famous spot in Portland for tamales, Tamale Boy's wide range of both Oaxacan and Northern Mexican variations make it a local favorite.
At Tamale Boy, custardy, banana-leaf-steamed masa arrives filled with mole negro or citrusy cochinita pibil, while the fluffy, corn-husk-steamed cousin comes with options like chile verde.
Many restaurants offer holiday-specific tamales; it's worth reaching out to your favorite Mexican restaurant in town to see if they'll offer holiday tamales.
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