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XLNT Foods
Mexican food company / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
XLNT Foods (pronounced "excellent") is one of the oldest companies based in Southern California, and is the longest continuously operating brand of Mexican foods in the United States. They are known for their frozen prepared tamales and chili con carne.[1] XLNT tamales were originally sold in Los Angeles by tamaleros out of horse-drawn wagons.[2]
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![]() XLNT Tamale Co. horse-drawn delivery wagon, 1906 | |
Formerly | XLNT Tamale Company |
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Industry | Mexican food |
Founded | 1894; 130 years ago (1894) in Los Angeles, California, United States |
Founder | Alejandro Morales |
Products | tamales, chili con carne |
Website | www |
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