Guatemalan tamales traditionally are wrapped in banana leaves, while Mexican tamales are commonly steamed in corn husks. Banana leaf-wrapped tamales are often sweeter and more moist than those ...

“It’s fitting that tamales often come wrapped like presents because what’s inside when you peel back the corn husk or banana leaf is truly a gift,” says Mexico City native Roberto ...

Tamales, corn dough stuffed with meat, cheese, and other add-ons wrapped in a banana leaf or a corn husk, are very popular for special occasions. Tamales symbolize family, according to History.com.