3.5 million students are expected to graduate from high school in the United States in late May and Early June. In the Rio Grande Valley, many graduates have already taken the stage to the next chapter of their lives. As they continue onward with their success, they will cherish this special moment with the family and friends that have shaped them into the person they are. But cherished moments like these don’t have to stop at graduation. You can always relive your favorite memories with us! On your graduate’s special day, take a trip to one of our locations to celebrate! We’d love to have you!
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Bringing Family Together
Evolving from the time of the Aztecs and into a Hispanic family tradition, the process of making tamales is still a time-consuming and labor-intensive activity. In the past, women would gather with family and friends to hold a “tamalada”, or tamale cooking session. These family functions gave everyone involved a chance to socialize and catch up with each other. These gatherings were held annually and recipes were passed down from generation to generation. Having family become closer during these events became just as important as the tamale-making activity itself.
Today, the value of the tamale has extended beyond the Hispanic community and is enjoyed by people all over the world. We’ve been involved in this process too! From making the masa, spreading it on the comal, inserting different fillings and then steaming them, we make all of your favorite tamales, eliminating the intensive labor and time-consuming exercise of having to make them. This leaves your family members with more time to enjoy each other’s company.
On your graduate’s special day, instead of spending an arm and a leg at an expensive restaurant, stop by and visit us! Our many flavors are sure to bring your family together to create memories that will be talked about for years!
Our Family History
At Delia’s, we understand that family is everything. It’s because of family that we’ve grown into a staple of South Texas cooking. Over 30 years ago, Delia and her sister started selling tamales door-to-door and business-to-business to provide for their families. After building a solid client base, Delia realized she’d outgrown her kitchen.
In 1998, she opened her first location in South McAllen. A second location followed in Pharr in 2003, a third in Edinburg in 2006, fourth and fifth locations in Mission and San Juan in 2008 and one in North McAllen in 2012. We’ve become a social media sensation with over 64,000 likes and full houses during lunch hour! Come by and see what everyone is talking about!
Bite Into a Savory Memory at Delia’s!
For your graduate, tamales allow them to relive their favorite childhood memories or family gatherings. Treat your family to another cherished moment by bringing them to Delia’s! We’ve perfected the flavors and styles of 19 different tamales over a 30-year period, capturing the pallets of the entire Rio Grande Valley. Thousands around the world enjoy our tamales each year at special events like graduations and Christmas celebrations! With a talent to satisfy any taste bud, you and your family can create new memories with your favorite tamales from Delia’s!
