For The Best Tamales In Town, Head Over To Guillory’s Near New Orleans

It's tamale time! When you're in the mood for a tasty tamale, your mind probably goes to one of your favorite Mexican restaurants, but there's one unassuming little deli over in Metairie that's serving up some of the best hot tamales in town, and they're worth the extra effort.

Guillory’s Grocery and Meat Market has been a neighborhood favorite since opening its doors in 1972.

Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you, inside they're serving up some of the best lunches in the city.

What initially opened as a small corner grocery store has turned into one of the best hidden gems for lunches in New Orleans.

And it all started after one customer asked for a ham sandwich. The grocery store hadn't morphed into a restaurant yet, but that's all it took to start the process!

The casual deli serves 20 different po’boys, ranging from crispy fried shrimp to yummy veal parmesan.

And these perfect po'boys come overstuffed, dressed to your liking, and on that perfectly fluffy and soft French bread.

From hearty burgers to country plate lunches, there’s something for everyone on the menu at Guillory’s.

And the portions are huge, so come hungry.

They also serve daily plate lunches, so be sure to check out their website to see what’s on the menu today!

You can always bank that Mondays will be reserved for red beans and rice.

But the real hidden gems on the menu are the hot tamales.

Trust us, they're delicious.

They hit the menu in 1998 and they’ve been one of the most popular dishes ever since.

And for just over $10 per dozen, that’s a deal too good to pass up! Grab a dozen (or two) to-go so you can feast on tamales at home.

For more information, be sure to check out their website and give them a follow on Facebook.

Have you ever had the hot tamales from Guillory's? Let us know in the comments below!