Tamale emoji meaning

The tamale emoji represents a traditional Mexican dish made from masa, which is a type of dough, filled with ingredients like meats, cheese, or chili peppers. It is usually wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves before being steamed. This emoji is shaped to resemble a wrapped tamale, capturing its distinctive look. It is often used in conversations about Mexican cuisine, festive celebrations, or food in general. The tamale has deep cultural significance, especially during holidays like Christmas or special gatherings, making this emoji a fun way to share appreciation for Mexican traditions and flavors.

The tamale emoji was approved in Unicode 13.0 and added in Emoji 13.0, see related proposal L2/19154