Tamale House

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She Used to Call You 'Mijo' Before She Took Your Order

The cashier at Tamale House on Airport Boulevard used to greet half the room by name, slide your change across the counter with a wink, and already know you wanted extra green sauce; yesterday the new system asked for my phone number, suggested a 22% tip on a $17.25 plate, and the only person who made eye contact was the guy refilling the horchata dispenser.

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