Zacahuil takes its name from the Mayan word for "big bite," an apt name for a tamale that ranges from 1 to 5 meters long and feeds 50 to 150 people. Today, tamales are a source of pride and ...

Tamales proved to be a convenience for women preparing food for their Mayan, Aztec, and Incan warriors before they went to battle. The women used to go with them to make tortillas, meats ...