A lot of the Mex stores here in NC sell hot food despite not being licensed by the county.
It’s all a back room deal and they only serve to those they know.
I came into one I’d purchased tamales from a few times before and they were out, but the owner said he could hook me up and made a phone call. A few minutes later a car pulled up in the parking lot and the lady in the passenger seat had a large on the floor and proceeded to dish out and bag a dozen.
Money and goods changed hands. First food dope deal I’ve ever done.
I’m probably the only person in Tucson that doesn’t like tamales. For my palate masa is at best bland and often times down right nasty.