Some families pass down jewelry, and some pass down recipes that people will cross town for. In Springfield, Missouri, one mother and son have spent about two decades turning family recipes from Mexico into a local habit.
Tamales come up in conversation about this place more than any other dish, and the pork version has earned a loyal following of self-described tamale snobs. The kitchen also sells them by the dozen, which has quietly rescued more than one holiday tradition.
Add a busy Taco Tuesday, homemade tortillas, a room full of sports trophies, and a staff that greets regulars by name, and there is plenty to talk about. Keep reading to learn where it is, who runs it, what to order, when to go, and a few practical tips that will make the first visit feel like the tenth.
A West Sunshine Street Address Worth Knowing
Tortillería Perches sits at 1601 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65807, in the southwest Missouri city many people know as the Queen City of the Ozarks…