Mississippi Delta Hot Tamales: The Traditional Mexican Cuisine Wrapped In Southern Roots - Chowhound

Roxie on the Road/Shutterstock When it comes to food in Mississippi, a few things may come to mind: Fried chicken, creamy but spicy comeback sauce, or the state's iconic dessert, Mississippi mud pie. However, it turns out that Mississippi is surprisingly well-known for having its own take on a Mexican classic — the Mississippi Delta hot tamale. This variation on the tamale came from Mexican migrant farm workers…