During the holidays, many Hispanic families are preparing to make this beloved traditional dish. But for those who prefer to order them, Rosie’s Tamales has become a community staple.
“My mom always got us going with, ‘You can’t get confused, it’s only 5, 4, 3,’” Virginia Garcia, co-owner of Rosie’s Tamales, said.
Robstown tamale shop gears up for holiday rush
That makes a dozen tamales. Garcia has been taking over the Robstown location while her mother, Rosie, is sick. The business has been around for almost four decades, and Garcia has been making tamales since she was 7.
“Some people would just be passing by. ‘Are y’all selling tamales here? Because you can smell it outside,'” Garcia said…