How street food vendors sparked violent turf wars a century ago
In short: A hundred years ago, tamales were the dominant street food. Their popularity among vendors became so intense that it triggered actual turf wars across city corners.
This video explores the forgotten history of the 'Tamale Wars,' a period when tamale vendors were ubiquitous in urban life. While these street food sellers once dominated the streets, their influence vanished almost as quickly as it had arrived.
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