Frelard Tamales is a Mexican restaurant in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1][2]
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| Established | 2015 |
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| Food type | Mexican |
| City | Seattle |
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 47°40′32″N 122°19′31″W / 47.67567°N 122.3252°W |
Description
editThe Mexican restaurant specializes in tamales.[3] Varieties include salsa roja pork, salsa verde chicken, and vegan and vegetarian options such as sweet potato and mole or salsa roja and jackfruit. The drink menu has included agua de horchata. Guests can purchase frozen tamales to prepare at home.[4]
History
editOwners and spouses Osbaldo Hernandez and Dennis Ramey established in 2015 and began operating at farmers' markets.[5] Plans to open a brick and mortar restaurant were confirmed in 2018.[6]
In 2020, the restaurant served free food to select people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] Frelard also sold gift sets during the pandemic, with food and other products by local businesses.[8][9]
Frelard has been a vendor at the U District Street Fair,[10] and has celebrated LGBT pride month.[11]
Reception
editIn 2021, Kierra Elfalan of KING-TV said the restaurant "brings rich flavors, Hispanic culture to Seattle".[12] Writers for Eater Seattle included Frelard in multiple lists in 2022, including "16 Marvelous Mexican Restaurants in the Seattle Area",[4] "Some of the Best Inexpensive Meals in Seattle",[13] "14 Fantastic Green Lake Restaurants",[14] " and "The 38 Essential Restaurants in Seattle".[15]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Lin, Chelsea (2022-07-08). "Food We Love: The Most Satisfying Tamale in Seattle". Seattle Magazine. Archived from the original on 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "At Seattle's Frelard Tamales, delicious food and an American story". The Seattle Times. 2018-10-31. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ Guarente, Gabe (2020-05-05). "Where to Find Cinco de Mayo Family Meals and Drink Kits To-Go in Seattle". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ a b Joffe, Dylan (2016-04-08). "16 Marvelous Mexican Restaurants in the Seattle Area". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-07-22. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "Frelard Tamales serving up authentic tamales in Seattle". king5.com. October 15, 2021. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ Callaghan, Adam H. (2018-05-14). "Frelard Tamales Builds a Permanent Home in Green Lake [Updated]". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2019-09-28. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ Guarente, Gabe (2020-03-18). "Green Lake Tamale Shop Offering Free Food for Those Impacted by COVID-19". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ Guarente, Gabe (2020-06-17). "Where to Order Father's Day Meals in Seattle for Takeout and Delivery". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ Guarente, Gabe (2021-02-02). "Where to Order Enticing Valentine's Day Meals in Seattle". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ Streefkerk, Mark Van (2022-05-18). "New Tasting Room The Botanicale Encourages Discovery With Plants and Beer". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-05-18. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ Kirschman, Lindsey (2021-06-12). "Seattle LGBTQ-owned eateries to support during Pride month". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on 2021-10-17. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "Tamale restaurant brings rich flavors, Hispanic culture to Seattle". king5.com. October 15, 2021. Archived from the original on 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ Joffe, Dylan (2016-08-22). "Some of the Best Inexpensive Meals in Seattle". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-09-05. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ Engstrand, Sarah (2017-03-30). "14 Fantastic Green Lake Restaurants". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "The 38 Essential Restaurants in Seattle". Eater Seattle. 2018-04-10. Archived from the original on 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2022-10-17.