Hosting Made Easy With Holiday Tamales

The holidays are better with tamales on the table! A Ladybird Taco tradition, our house-made tamales are back for the season, available frozen by the 6-pack in Brisket, Salsa Verde Chicken, and Queso Fresco & Veggie. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or keeping things easy at home, we've got the good stuff covered. Add a few sides of our house-made queso, guac, chips, and salsa, and you've got a spread everyone can get behind (even the gluten-free fam)!

Available for purchase at Birmingham & Nashville shops November 17–December 26.

The warmest (and tastiest) holiday tradition

For many families, tamales are one of the most meaningful foods of the holiday season. In Texas and across Mexico, making tamales is often a shared tradition: people gather in the kitchen, prepare fillings, spread masa, fold corn husks, and steam batches to share with loved ones.

Ladybird Taco is bringing that tradition to the Southeast with a simple, delicious option for holiday hosts in Birmingham and Nashville neighborhoods. Instead of spending an entire day in the kitchen, you can pick up a fresh-frozen batch from your nearest Ladybird Taco location and prepare them when you need them!

They work for a family meal, a casual holiday gathering, a weekend brunch, or a larger celebration. They are festive without being fussy—and easy to pair with the sides your guests already love.

What holiday tamales does Ladybird Taco offer?

Ladybird Taco’s holiday tamales are made in-house, frozen fresh, and available for purchase at every shop from November 17 through December 26. Choose from three flavorful options:

• Brisket tamales: Rich, savory, and satisfying for guests who love a hearty filling.
• Salsa verde chicken tamales: Bright, tender, and layered with the fresh flavor of salsa verde.
• Queso fresco and veggie tamales: A flavorful vegetarian option with creamy queso fresco and vegetables.

You can mix and match flavors to create a spread with something for everyone. Buying several varieties also makes it easy for guests to sample different tamales without requiring a complicated menu.

For current details, visit the Tamales page before stopping by. Product availability, ordering information, and shop details may vary by location.

How should you plan a holiday tamale meal?

The best holiday tamale meal is easy to serve and flexible enough for different appetites. Start with the number of guests, then choose a variety of tamales and a few complementary sides.

A simple planning formula is:

1. Choose two or three tamale flavors. A combination of brisket, chicken, and queso fresco and veggie tamales gives guests plenty of choice.
2. Plan several tamales per person (rule of thumb: 3 tamales/person). Account for smaller appetites, seconds, and guests who may want to try more than one flavor.
3. Add shareable sides. Queso, guacamole, chips, and salsa turn tamales into a complete, relaxed spread. Psst—ask us about our Cilantro Lime dressing!
4. Pick up tamales ahead of time. Because they are frozen fresh, you can purchase them before the gathering and prepare them when it is convenient.
5. Set out simple labels. Identifying each flavor helps guests choose quickly, especially when serving a larger group.

This approach lets you spend more time with your guests and less time coordinating multiple dishes.

When can you buy Ladybird Taco holiday tamales?

Holiday tamales are available from November 17 through December 26 at our Nashville & Birmingham Ladybird Taco locations. Since the seasonal offering is limited to this window, hosts should plan their pickup before the holiday gathering through our easy ordering portal (going live Nov. 17th)!

The tamales are made in-house and frozen fresh, making them practical for advance planning. Pick them up for Thanksgiving-adjacent gatherings, holiday parties, Christmas meals, casual nights with family, or a New Year’s celebration before the seasonal period ends.

Ladybird Taco is available in neighborhoods across Birmingham and Nashville, including 12 South , East Nashville , and The Gulch and Mountain Brook. Check the location most convenient for you before planning your pickup.

Can you order hot tamales?

Yes. Ladybird Taco will offer hot tamales à la carte every weekend in December in Nashville & Birmingham shops! This option is ideal when you want to enjoy tamales right away, build a casual weekend meal, or bring a warm seasonal dish to a smaller gathering.

The hot tamales are also a useful way to try a flavor before purchasing a larger quantity of fresh-frozen tamales for a holiday event. Ask your nearest shop about weekend availability and the flavors being served when you visit.

If you are hosting a larger group, the fresh-frozen option offers more flexibility. If you are stopping in for lunch, dinner, or a festive weekend bite, hot tamales provide an easy, fresh à la carte choice!

What should you do before your holiday gathering?

A little planning makes the pickup and serving process so easy! Before your event, confirm the number of guests, choose your flavor mix, and decide which sides will complete the meal.

Then:

• Review the seasonal dates: November 17–December 26.
• Find the most convenient Ladybird Taco shop for pickup.
• Consider ordering a combination of all three tamale flavors.
• Add queso, guacamole, chips, and salsa to round out the spread.

Ordering goes live November 17th!

For private celebrations, you can also explore renting Ladybird Taco’s space or reach out through the contact page with questions.