A working tortilla factory in Pilsen that sells directly to the public — masa ground in-house, tortillas pressed and baked on a continuous belt visible through the front window, and sold by the kilo for prices that reflect the industrial scale of production. The warm corn tortillas purchased here are among the best available in Chicago.
The factory is on a residential block in Pilsen and serves the neighbourhood's Mexican-American community as a daily staple supplier. Buying tortillas here and eating them with takeaway food from one of the nearby taquerias is one of the most direct ways to experience the neighbourhood's Mexican culinary culture. Open most mornings until the day's production is sold; call ahead for hours.