Christmas Tamales In San Leandro

SAN LEANDRO, CA — Tamales are a delicious Christmas tradition for many San Leandro residents, but if you're not ready to tackle corn husks, masa, and the filling and wrapping — the next best option is finding a great local source for homemade tamales.

EaterSF came up with a list of the 10 best places to buy tamales in the East Bay.

On the list is El Portal Restaurant in San Leandro.

EaterSF praises El Portal for tamales served "swimming in red sauce with cheese melted into it. Medium in size, their pork and chicken tamales come with a decent masa to filling ratio. For Nochebuena, order three days in advance and pay when pick up the tamales later."

Find El Portal at 2028 Lewelling Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579.

Phone in your order at 510-878-7954.

See the full list on EaterSF.