Monday Munchies: Turkey & Cranberry Tamales at Tucson Tamale

Turkey & Cranberry Tamales (Photo courtesy of Tucson Tamale Company)

Monday Munchies: Turkey & Cranberry Tamales at Tucson Tamale

Nov 18, 20242 min read

Monday Munchies is supported by Botanica.

What’s your favorite dish at a typical Thanksgiving gathering?

Is it the cranberry sauce that comes out of a can and then manages to still resemble that same can once it’s wiggling on a plate? Perhaps it’s the stuffing or dressing that floats your gravy boat. What if your favorites were packed into one incredible bite?

The fan-favorite and Thanksgiving-inspired Turkey and Cranberry Tamales are back on the menu at Tucson Tamale Company (for a limited time), 7286 N. Oracle Rd.

Turkey & Cranberry Tamales (Photo courtesy of Tucson Tamale Company)

HEADS UP: Unlike previous years, the Turkey and Cranberry Tamales are only available at the market on Oracle Road as opposed to being available for purchase online.

“Really, it’s just turkey, cranberry, stuffing… it’s Thanksgiving in one bite,” said Todd Martin, co-owner of Tucson Tamale Company.

In other Foodie news…

Tucson Tamale was featured on The Today Show‘s “Fall Food Trends” segment.

Hosted by Alejandra Ramos alongside Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, the segment explored “must-try fall favorites,” highlighting the ease and convenience of their microwavable tamales.

“Perfectly steamed and ready in minutes, our tamales bring warmth and flavor to your autumn table without the hassle,” the Martins shared. “Thank you, Today Show, for showcasing our tamales as a cozy, delicious choice for the season!”

Foodie Club members

Tucson Tamale is also a Restaurant Partner, meaning that Foodie Club members can score $10 off their purchase twice a year.

For $20 a month, Foodie Club members get a stack of cash vouchers to local restaurants worth over $5,000, free tasting events at local restaurants every month, access to members-only monthly dinner series with local chefs, discounts on events, and monthly mixers with other members. Learn more and join!

Tucson Tamale is located at 7286 N. Oracle Rd. For more information, visit tucsontamale.com. If you’re looking for more tamales in Tucson, check out our interactive guide.

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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