What is the best masa harina, according to chefs?

MyTastr’s top pick is Masienda Heirloom Masa Harina, chosen by America’s Test Kitchen. Heirloom corn from small Mexican farms; ATK tasters called its tortillas “aromatic,” “very corny,” “nuanced,” and “sweet and toasty.” Top score (28/30) in Dito’s Table’s three-brand taco test: soft, pliable and “I simply can’t fault it.”

What are the other top picks for masa harina?

No. 2 is Bob’s Red Mill Organic Masa Harina, chosen by Mexican Please. No. 3 is Maseca Instant Corn Masa Flour, chosen by America’s Test Kitchen.

How does MyTastr choose these picks?

Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot.

Best masa harina, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from America’s Test Kitchen, Dito’s Table and Mexican Please. Recommendations come from americastestkitchen.com, ditostable.com and mexicanplease.com.

International Pantry · The ranking

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Top pick
Masienda Heirloom Masa Harina
Chosen by
- America’s Test KitchenVinegar guide
Also chosen by
- Dito’s Table source ↗
Heirloom corn from small Mexican farms; ATK tasters called its tortillas “aromatic,” “very corny,” “nuanced,” and “sweet and toasty.” Top score (28/30) in Dito’s Table’s three-brand taco test: soft, pliable and “I simply can’t fault it.”
Where to buy · masienda.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: americastestkitchen.com ↗
2
Bob’s Red Mill Organic Masa Harina
Chosen by
- Mexican Please
Also chosen by
- Dito’s Table source ↗
The “clear winner” of Mexican Please’s tortilla test over Maseca and Gold Mine: “a more savory and concentrated corn flavor,” and it pressed thinner without tearing. Dito’s Table gave it the best aroma (10/10), though coarser and denser than Masienda.
Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: mexicanplease.com ↗
3
Maseca Instant Corn Masa Flour
Chosen by
- America’s Test KitchenVinegar guide
Also chosen by
- Dito’s Table source ↗
The taqueria standard and the most widely sold masa harina in the US. ATK found it made soft, fine-textured tortillas with a subtle corn flavor that lets fillings lead; Dito’s Table scored its texture 10/10 and called it the easiest to work with.
Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: americastestkitchen.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best masa harina, according to chefs?: MyTastr’s top pick is Masienda Heirloom Masa Harina, chosen by America’s Test Kitchen. Heirloom corn from small Mexican farms; ATK tasters called its tortillas “aromatic,” “very corny,” “nuanced,” and “sweet and toasty.” Top score (28/30) in Dito’s Table’s three-brand taco test: soft, pliable and “I simply can’t fault it.” Source: americastestkitchen.com ↗
What are the other top picks for masa harina?: No. 2 is Bob’s Red Mill Organic Masa Harina, chosen by Mexican Please. No. 3 is Maseca Instant Corn Masa Flour, chosen by America’s Test Kitchen. Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?: Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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