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Freret St Fest - Best Tamale I Ever Had
Posted on 3/28/10 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 3/28/10 at 1:58 pm
Agave Tamale Co. out of Lake Charles had a booth at the Freret St. Festival yesterday. They had the best tamales ever - even slightly better than the old Manuel's Hot Tamales. These were a bit larger and had more masa, but all the flavor. Instead of ground meat, they used shredded beef and they were just $8 a dozen. Try them if you get the chance.
BTW, I never heard of them before yesterday.
ETA: corrected company name
BTW, I never heard of them before yesterday.
ETA: corrected company name
This post was edited on 3/28/10 at 3:17 pm
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Posted on 3/28/10 at 2:10 pm to Stadium Rat
They were great. Second to manuels IMO. How do
U plan on getting them?
U plan on getting them?
Posted on 3/28/10 at 2:16 pm to Tiger Attorney
They have a website, but they're more expensive online. I'll probably just try to duplicate them at home until (hopefully) they become available locally. The guy said they are looking to expand distribution to the area.
Posted on 3/28/10 at 2:21 pm to Stadium Rat
keep is informed. They were really good.
Posted on 3/28/10 at 3:04 pm to Stadium Rat
What's the website?
Posted on 3/28/10 at 3:04 pm to Stadium Rat
I'm a big fan of the Tamales they make in Houma. Mickey Brown's
Posted on 3/28/10 at 3:16 pm to Gris Gris
Posted on 3/28/10 at 3:29 pm to Stadium Rat
They look very good. Looks like the fillings are moist. I find them to be dry, sometimes. Thanks for the site.
Posted on 3/28/10 at 3:36 pm to Gris Gris
Yes, when I talked to the owner that was one thing he was adamant about - he wanted the masa to be moist and not caked on. To accomplish this, the tamales are steamed, not simmered in liquid as in some recipes.
Posted on 3/28/10 at 3:40 pm to Stadium Rat
Interesting. Thanks
Posted on 3/28/10 at 3:57 pm to Stadium Rat
I'm gonna swing by the restaurant next time I'm in LC. I've got a lot of friends in LC and they've never mentioned this place to me.
Posted on 3/28/10 at 5:06 pm to Stadium Rat
People simmer tamales?
What a terrible injustice.
What a terrible injustice.
Posted on 3/28/10 at 5:15 pm to Stadium Rat
good move with the shredded meat and more attention to the texture of the masa.
i like the old south la style swimming in the beef sauce and grease for sentimental reasons...but they lacking when compared to a well made sw or mexican style tamale. even the one you describe sounds like a nice improvement.
i like the old south la style swimming in the beef sauce and grease for sentimental reasons...but they lacking when compared to a well made sw or mexican style tamale. even the one you describe sounds like a nice improvement.
Posted on 4/27/10 at 4:42 pm to Stadium Rat
Hey- We will be at the Freret Market on May 8th, from Noon-5pm, spread the word. Agave Tamales coming back to New Orleans! Hopefully we will have a store in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans fairly soon. This is the plan!
Posted on 4/27/10 at 4:44 pm to Agavetamale
Thanks for the info. Hope you dont get the banwagon for your post. I will definitely head there to check em out!
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