Adelita’s Tortillas offers flavor of Mexico at the dinner table

By XAVIER ZARAGOZA
Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 10:41 PM MDT


The Douglas Dispatch


Serving corn tortillas at the dinner table has long been a traditional in most Mexican homes on the border.

At Garcia’s Tortilla Factory, at 355 7th Street, Manuel Garcia produces authentic corn tortillas, using some of the finest ingredients from Monterrey, Mexico.

“In fact, I import all of my ingredients from Mexico, even the tortilla press that I use is from Mexico,” Garcia said with pride.

He calls them Adelita’s Tortillas. Adelita was the name of Pancho Villa’s girlfriend, he said.

Garcia said that his tortillas are just like the ones made in Mexico, which have a different taste than the one made in the United States.

The ingredients and the tortillas press make all the difference. And soon he will begin to make flour tortillas as well, he said.

For about $1.54 you can get two and a half dozen tortillas or 30 tortillas to be exact. He offers the thin tortillas for tacos and a heavier kind for the dinner table.

“With the thicker tortillas, you can enjoy them with bean, a slice of Mexican cheese or some green chili salsa, he said. Garcia also offers the ingredients for tamales.

In whichever way you eat corn tortillas, Adelita’s has the right tortilla for you.

For more information call Garcia’s Tortillas Factory at 364-4110.

 

Copyright © 2012 Douglas Dispatch

Comments

    JHS wrote on Sep 10, 2008 10:37 PM:

    " The thin and the thick tortillas are used for different purposes and what the article describes as being sold by Garcia's Tortilla Factory is AUTHENTIC.

    Good luck to the new "Tortilleria." Many people who know the authentic use of tortillas will buy the thick ones and the thin ones, both.

    Mr Garcia: Maybe people who don't know the fine points need a little help on how to use them! "

    Stanley Tucci wrote on Sep 3, 2008 7:46 AM:

    " Whatever happened to the large thin flour tortillas?
    Pattys is still the best flour tortilla in town.
    Across the line, El Mago and Bonanza still use the large thin flour tortillas but they are brought in from Hermosillo.

    It is truly a lost art.

    I don't care for "thick" flour tortillas because you can get those EVERYWHERE, thin is in. "

Write a Comment

Comment posters are responsible for the opinions they express and the accuracy of the information they provide. We urge comment writers to treat this as a public forum where manners matter. We encourage a collegial, non-insulting tone. All readers comments must be approved by our staff before posting to the Web site. They review submitted comments periodically during the day for offensive or off-topic content before posting. Be aware, in accordance with the Communications Decency Act and provisions upheld in judicial appeal, that you are responsible for comments posted on this Web site. The Douglas Dispatch is not liable for messages from third parties.

DO NOT POST:
* Potentially libelous statements or damaging innuendo.
* Obscene, explicit, or racist language.
* Personal attacks, insults or threats.
* The use of another person's real name to disguise your identity.
* Comments unrelated to the story.
* Personal Information (phone numbers, addresses, etc.)

Opinions, advice and all other information expressed in douglasdispatch.com's reader comments represent the individual's own views and not necessarily those of the Douglas Dispatch. The Douglas Dispatch does not endorse and is not responsible for statements, advice or opinions offered by anyone other than authorized Douglas Dispatch spokespersons.

Your thoughtful contribution to the online discussion is appreciated.

(optional)
   









Contact Us

Email the Editor
530 11th Street (85607)
P.O. Drawer H
Douglas, AZ 85608
tel: 520.364.3424
fax: 520.364.6750