News - Progresso Tamale Parlor

Over the years, Progresso Tamale Parlor has appeared in several local newspapers including the Hollister Free Lance News and the San Jose Mercury News. Read all about our traditional Mexican restaurant, authentic Mexican food, famous tamales and Hollister history.

OPINION: Saying goodbye to Hollister's Progresso Tamale Parlor - We'll miss you!, Benito Link, December 21, 2016, Julie Morris

Progresso Tamale to close its doors, Hollister Free Lance News, November 21, 2016

After 77 years, Progresso Tamale Parlor will close in December, Benito Link, October 5, 2016, John Chadwell

Best Mexican Restaurant 2007, Hollister Free Lance News, Best of San Benito County Special Edition, June 26, 2007

Progresso's remains a temple to the tamale, The Pinnacle, March 09, 2007, Mark Paxton

Aurelio Zuñiga Awarded MACE 2006 Man of the Year, May 06, 2006, MACE 36th Annual Cinco de Mayo Scholarship Banquet

Restaurants faring well, The Pinnacle, Volume 20, Number 5, November 06, 2005, Melissa Flores

Hidden Gems of the South Valley, Hollister Free Lance News, Lifestyles — Limelight, July 21, 2005

Wrapped In Tradition, San Jose Mercury News, December 18, 2002, Carolyn Jung

The tamale is passed, The Pinnacle News, January 17, 2002, Bob Valenzuela

A tasty holiday in Hollister, Sunset Magazine, December 2001, Lisa Taggart

Sunset Magazine Visits Tamale Factory, December 2000

Briggs Alley Mural - Patsy Zuñiga

Hollister Downtown Association Chili Cookoff 2000

Hot Tamales - Masa Dish A Season Tradition for Hollister Family, The Pinnacle News, December 2, 1999

Flavors Of The Past & Present, Hollister Free Lance News, 1999, Mary Copeland

Here today, gone tamale, Hollister Free Lance News, August 22, 1997, Bob Valenzuela

Tamales provide family staff of life, Hollister Free Lance News, July 29, 1987, Greg Rudder

Progresso's 50th Anniversary, Hollister Free Lance News

Restaurant Profile - Thriving Over Three Generations, Hollister Free Lance News

Wrapping up a Tradition, Hollister Free Lance News, February 5, 1993, Naomi Theodorou

Restaurant Review, Front Row, August 5, 1992, Lorin Wegand

Progresso's 50th Anniversary, San Benito Sun (Partial Story)

Home is where the tamales are, San Jose Mercury News, Bill Glines (Partial Story)