October 30, 2012

Tamales are found on restaurant menus and at roadside stands throughout Arkansas and have been a vibrant foodways tradition in the state for generations. This ancient food with roots in Latin America has had a presence in Arkansas since at least the early twentieth century. One restaurant that is well known for its tamales is Rhoda’s Famous Hot Tamales, located in Lake Village (Chicot County).

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