Take-out tamales

[travisleroy]

I am planning a Mexican buffet for some out-of-state visitors (30 or 40 people). I will cook most the dishes, but I need a source for vegetarian tamales. Inexpensive and tasty. Any suggestions?

[achtungpv]

I don't know if they have vegetarian or not, but Mi Ranchito in Manchaca has excellent tamales daily. Cheap too, like $7.50/dozen.

[travisleroy]

Thank you. That's pretty far south for me.

Anyone know of a place in Central/East Austin?

[girloftheworld]

try the farmers market saturday morning at lakeline mall there is a vender there that has awesome ones

[dinaofdoom]

wow, i had no idea there was a farmer's market at lakeline.
it's nearby, so thank you for mentioning it.

[Carter B.]

Pablito's Bakery (I-35/Braker area) had some tasty tamales when I went there. I don't recall vegetarian or not nor do I vouch for them not using lard but definitely inexpensive and tasty.

[travisleroy]

Thanks. I called them. They have vegetarian tamales, $10.80/dozen. Might work.