Over the years, Tucson Tamale Company, owned by Sherry and Todd Martin, has been weaving this way and that into the public eye outside of the Old Pueblo. From releasing new packaging to adding new menu items like their mini tamale bites, Tucson Tamale is easily one of the city’s favorite spots to grab a pack of wrapped ones.
Now, the tamales are coming in hot on national television. Just the other day, 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!”
“This is a husband and wife team,” said Ramos. “She’s a Mexican American. He fell in love with Mexican American food when he fell in love with her.”
“They’ve created this incredible brand, and they’re microwavable, which is what’s amazing. This is like the new microwave burrito — basically amazing.”
You can watch the segment below.
Tucson Foodie Insiders
Tucson Tamale is also a Restaurant Partner, meaning that Tucson Foodie Insiders can score $10 off their purchase twice a year.
For $20 a month, Insiders 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.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt 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.
