Best tortillas, according to chefs
Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Jennifer Pallian, Christopher Atwood, Jessica Merchant, Justin Mosel and 3 more. Recommendations come from simplyrecipes.com, mashed.com, sg.style.yahoo.com and bonappetit.com.
International Pantry · The ranking
- 1Top pick
Mi Rancho Organic Corn Tortillas
Chosen by- Jessica MerchantHow Sweet Eats
- Jennifer PallianFoodess
- Christopher AtwoodThe Food Society
Also chosen by- Justin Mosel · Rubio’s Coastal Grill source ↗
Organic corn, stone-ground, from an Oakland family company. Merchant: “They may be slightly pricier, since they are organic, but they taste the best and are worth it!” Pallian likes their “flexibility, balance between thinness and durability, and their toasty corn flavor.”
- 2
Siete Almond Flour Tortillas
Chosen by- Nayomie MendozaChef · Cuernavaca’s Grill, LA
Grain-free, from a Mexican-American family in Texas; sold at Whole Foods, Costco, Target. Mendoza: “the modern take on tradition… they still capture that same authentic flavor you would find in Mexico.”
- 3
Masienda Organic Corn Tortillas
Chosen by- Richard SandovalChef and restaurateur, Denver
Also chosen by- David Montelongo · Ceiba, Conrad Orlando source ↗
- Bon Appétit editors source ↗
Heirloom corn bought from Mexican farmers, made with just corn and water. Sandoval: they “taste distinctly of corn, with subtle sweetness, minerality, and complexity.” David Montelongo: “Flavor that is very close to a traditional tortilla.”
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Questions, answered
- What is the best tortillas, according to chefs?
- MyTastr’s top pick is Mi Rancho Organic Corn Tortillas, chosen by Jessica Merchant (How Sweet Eats); Jennifer Pallian (Foodess); Christopher Atwood (The Food Society). Organic corn, stone-ground, from an Oakland family company. Merchant: “They may be slightly pricier, since they are organic, but they taste the best and are worth it!” Pallian likes their “flexibility, balance between thinness and durability, and their toasty corn flavor.” Source: simplyrecipes.com ↗
- What are the other top picks for tortillas?
- No. 2 is Siete Almond Flour Tortillas, chosen by Nayomie Mendoza (Cuernavaca’s Grill, Los Angeles). No. 3 is Masienda Organic Corn Tortillas, chosen by Richard Sandoval (chef and restaurateur, Denver). 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.
The tasters behind this ranking
- Jennifer Pallian
- Christopher Atwood
- Jessica Merchant
- Justin Mosel
- Nayomie Mendoza
- Richard Sandoval
- David Montelongo
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