Fat Mama's Tamales has served Delta-style hot tamales in Natchez since 1990, operating out of a small shop on Canal Street; the Delta tamale tradition traces to Mexican laborers who worked Mississippi River levee and farm crews in the late 19th century, making Natchez one of the northernmost anchors of the tamale corridor. The restaurant is a recognized local institution and appears on the Mississippi Blues Trail food culture circuit.
Quick facts
- ·Located at 500 S Canal St, Natchez.
- ·The Delta hot tamale is distinct from Tex-Mex tamales — smaller, spicier, boiled rather than steamed.
- ·Do not confuse with chains or generic Mexican restaurants.
- ·This is a named destination restaurant with documented cultural history.
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