San Fernando eatery continues tasty tamale tradition for Christmas

The holiday season wouldn't be the same in Southern California without some tasty tamales, and a popular San Fernando restaurant is just the place to celebrate the delicious tradition.

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (KABC) -- The holiday season wouldn't be the same in Southern California without some tasty tamales, and a popular San Fernando restaurant is just the place to celebrate the delicious tradition.

The kitchen at Magaly's Tamales and Mexican Grill was bustling as early as 4 a.m. Friday. A line of eager patrons formed outside the eatery at 6 a.m.

Varieties of tamale include chicken, pork, beef and chile cheese.

Watch Chelsea Edwards' report above from Eyewitness News at 6 a.m.