Each individual tamale at the Tamale House weighs nearly a pound. Those who like tamales de rajas can find those here." In South Texas, you'll find more traditional, smaller tamales. "They are ...

Now that you're a masa expert, try our recipe for traditional tamales de rajas or these chicken and poblano tamales to surprise your friends and family.

In the zócalo in Mexico City, you find simpler fillings like the charred strips of poblano chiles called rajas and a little cheese.” Traditional Mexican tamales in banana leaves and corn husks.