Eva Longoria Talks Tequila, Tamales & Travel Go-Tos for the Holidays

Eva also recommends gifting something personal and practical, like the Tumi luggage she plans to give her husband. “We both need luggage, so I’m probably going to get him some personalized Tumi luggage,” she shared.

For the foodie in your life, her own holiday menu offers inspiration. “Tamales are a must in my household. We always do a Tamala day with my girlfriends, aunt, and family,” Eva said, adding that her festive spreads include fresh-baked bolillos and hearty Mexican staples like molletes and menudo.

As for her own wishlist? Eva is eyeing the Soleil d’Hermes dishware set. “It’s all yellow, and I want it for my Marbella house, at least the teacups,” she revealed.

Whether you’re crafting a tequila gift basket or planning a tamale-making day, Eva’s picks are sure to bring joy and warmth to the holiday season.

Casa Del Sol Tequila

"Tequila. Because when you wrap it, it's so heavy, people go, ooh, what is this? And people think the heavier it is, the more valuable it is."

Riedel Tequila Glass Set

"They're not shot glasses. They're proper tequila glasses from Riedal. Not many make these."

Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips

Filling up a gift basket like Eva Longoria? Don't forget to add these "Siete products like chips, cookies, tortillas, salsa, I just love a whole experience."

E! What are your favorite Mexican dishes to make for the holidays?

EL: Right now I am on this Bolillo Kick. I've been making Bolillos every day because I'm trying to perfect it. I didn't put it in my cookbook. I should have. But I love Bolillos during Christmas time, because we have so much family in the house that I like to have the fresh bread so we can make molletes, you can dip it in menudo. It's just the house bread and homemade, there’s nothing like it. But obviously tamales, I really am on a campaign to make tamales year-round.

My Mexican Kitchen: 100 Recipes Rich with Tradition, Flavor, and Spice

If you love tamales as much as Eva (and us), make sure you pick up her cookbook for her mouth-watering recipe.

E!: Favorite holiday cocktail to make in the winter?

EL: I love a Mexican hottie toddy, which is like that Abuelita hot chocolate. You cook it on the stove, and you can put almond milk, regular, whatever milk of your choice, and then you add tequila, specifically the reposado. It is to die for. I call it the Mexican hottie toddy. That's a great one for the winter. 

Anthropologie Holiday in the City Stoneware Mug

On the hunt for the perfect mug to serve up Eva's hottie toddy? Snag this stunning Anthropologie mug to match your festive cocktail drink.

Hermes Soleil d'Hermes Medium Bowl

"For me, I love dishware, like flatware, and there's this Hermes set right now that has my name all over it, the bowl Soleil d'Hermes, it's all yellow."

Hermes Soleil d'Hermes Tea Cup & Saucer Set

Don't forget to pick up the rest of the set, "I want it for my Marbella house, at least the tea cups."

Tumi 22-Inch International Expandable Spinner Carry-On

"We both need luggage, so I'm probably going to get him some personalized Tumi luggage."

Away The Carry-On

For a more affordable travel essential, this Away carry-on also offers a personalized touch and looks just as chic.

E!: As a mom, what’s a gift you’re eyeing right now for your son?

EL: "Some fun, interactive games. I really, really research games or arts and crafts that are science-oriented. I'm not a tech mom but I definitely try to have a lot of arts and crafts, games, and any stimulating toys that are so entertaining that he doesn't want to be on any device."

Amazon World Map Education Rug

"I try to do the educational toy thing. Whether it's a game or a toy, I want it to promote his critical thinking. Is it going a step beyond? Last year, somebody got a map of the world rug, so we put it in his room, and he's obsessed with it. He just looks at it. He knows every country. He was in school, and the teacher was like, Well, we were going to learn countries, but he knows them all. She goes, he knows the world. Like, not just states in the United States, he knows where Kuwait is, he’s obsessed."

E!: I’d love to know more about your skincare routine, what are a few of your favorite products you can’t live without?

EL: It's hyaluronic acid. And Of course, I'm with L’Oreal so I will tell you my favorite products are the whole Revitalift line, it has been lifesaving because I travel so much. I love serums and potions and lotions, if there's a cream I want it. And the whole Revitalift line is so versatile and easy, it's not like a 20-step process. 

L'Oreal Paris Revitalift 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum

"The moisturizer, the sunblock, like the entire line is spectacular, and it's really dermatology level skin care at a very affordable price. And that's what I love about it."

L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Eye Cream Treatment

"I love the eye serum with the little ball applicator. So it's like cooling, soothing. There's caffeine in it. It wakes up your eye."

L'Oreal Paris Revitalift 0.3% Pure Retinol Night Serum

"I love the night serum, so you put that on and you wake up with this amazing skin."