It was about bringing that real quality taste from us to whoever was looking for authentic recipe Mexican treats.
Tradition always tastes better. That’s why El Mercado tortillas are always deliciously authentic.
They’re the culinary connection to our roots that inspires us to keep our traditional flavors but also to create new products that meet the needs of our consumers.
From the beginning, it’s always been about bringing a little piece of Mexico to our communities.
We continued the tradition when we Started in 2009, eventually growing into a beloved, authentic Mexican tortilla brand that fits deliciously into both old and new generations. At El Mercado , tortillas are in our generations and it’s a heritage we proudly share with others.
Tortilla is also called little cake or flatbread. Depends on the region, It can be made from corn, rice or wheat. Tortilla also can be thin or thick and baked both sides on a hot surface or grilled until it get dry. Recently some tortillas are made in different flavors like avocado, chipotle, onion and some other.
It is believed that first tortillas were discovered 10,000 BC and were made of native maize with dried kernels. Mayan legend tells tortillas were invented in ancient times by a peasant for his hungry king. The traditional tool used to make tortillas was the metate. Currently the metate is still being used in some South America countries, but there are now different ways and machinery to make tortilla.
The tortilla is a traditional food in Central and South America. More recently, other countries have begun producing different kinds of wheat and corn tortillas particularly in North America, Europe and Eastern Asia. You will find different sizes, shapes and flavours depending on where they are made.
But in Mexico, TORTILLA means CORN, SOFT, FLAT AND FRESH. This is the most familiar and traditional food that Mexican people eat with almost every meal.
That is why we are proud to make Mexican-style tortillas in Edmonton.
And our mission is to share their taste with everybody that likes and misses them.
Meet our fun and dedicated team at El Marcado who are not only passionate about sourcing authentic ingredients and testing yummy recipes- but also die-hard lovers of Mexican food and snacking on the job! Our team never goes hungry- not from ideas or their belly ensuring the products you get taste good and are made with quality and love..