Delicious Detroit tamales at Algo Especial

• But there are several other spots around southwest Detroit that sell them, too.
• Last weekend, I stopped by Algo Especial for its take on the classic Mexican dish.

What to expect: Algo Especial is a supermarket right next to Mexican Village Restaurant.

• Traditional Mexican ingredients, produce, spices and meats are sold.
• At the counter, you'll notice the tamale menu with six varieties: Pork or beef in red mole, chicken in green sauce, jalapeno and cheese, fruit-filled sweet tamales and bean and cheese, which are only sold on Saturdays and Sundays.
• A half-dozen is $8.99 and one dozen is $17.98.

Best bites: I ordered a half-dozen with beans and was handed a piping hot bag that felt 10 pounds heavy.

• Algo Especial's tamales are more plump than I'm used to, and the filling seemed more generous than other tamales I've had.
• I'm already planning to go back for some chicken with green sauce tamales.

If you go: 2628 Bagley St.

• Open from 9am-5pm six days a week; closed on Tuesdays.