The tamale — which translates from the Nahuatl language as “wrapped” — is a Mesoamerican delicacy made of steamed corn dough.

“We have hosted people who have wept over a tamale,” said chef Jorge Vallejo, who founded Quintonil in Mexico City in March 2012. He intentionally chose traditional street food for the menu ...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Quintonil is not your typical ... But once in a while something unexpected happens: food brings guests to tears.

“We have hosted people who have wept over a tamale,” says chef Jorge Vallejo, who founded Quintonil in Mexico City in March 2012. He intentionally chose traditional street food for the menu ...