La Tortilleria in Kensington, Victoria | Mexican restaurant

La Tortilleria

Locality: Kensington, Victoria

Phone: +61 1300 556 084

Address: 72 Stubbs Street 3031 Kensington, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.latortilleria.com.au

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24.01.2022 The people native to the Riviera of Nayarit, work in community, even if they come from different families They plant and harvest according to the seasons whilst focusing on the fruits and veggies that have the highest profit. There are hundreds and hundreds of hectares of crops that extend from the Pacific coast to the first hills of the western Sierra Madre.... They love to work the land and cultivate, for the nobility of their work. And although it is hard work, they have done it for generations. The land and skills are the inheritance that their grandparents left them . . . #rivieranayarit #rivieranayarita #nayarit #nayaritmexico #mexicanculture #mexicanfamily #mexicanfamilies #harvest #agricultura #agriculture #agriculturelife #herenciafamiliar #familyinheritance #culturamexicana #familiasmexicanas #costumbresmexicanas #herenciamexicana #mexico #ilovemexico #gerardolopez #tacoguy #tacoguyau #thisismexico #mexicanheritage

22.01.2022 We began partnering with The Vegan Society a few years back because we love the work they do and the transparency they create in the food industry for genuine vegan products ¡buen trabajo amigos! Our tortillas and totopos have: No hidden animal-derived enzymes No palm oil... No GMOs All % certified vegan See more

22.01.2022 Did you miss Gerardo López - Taco Guy on My Market Kitchen last week? He cooked up some amazing fish tacos with avocado salsa, featuring a few secret ingredients. Lucky it's Taco Tuesday already because those are making us hungry https://10play.com.au//episodes/season-5/ep/tpv200826lkhqv

22.01.2022 Who said corn was yellow? Mexico is the birthplace of corn, where it was domesticated from a wild grass called 'teosinte' around 8,700 years ago There are now hundreds of varieties, in a range of colours including white, yellow, blue, red, green and purple - sometimes all on the same cob! The yellow sweet corn you find at the local grocery store is just the tip of the iceberg, and is very different to the white maize we use for our tortillas and totopos. @fundaciontortilla

20.01.2022 The state of Oaxaca has arguably the best food in Mexico (wooaahh, big claim! Go on, fire us your counter-claim comments! ). From mole to tlayudas, mezcal to tejate, chilhuacle to hoja santa, Oaxaca has many dishes, drinks and ingredients not commonly found elsewhere in the country. Why is this? Oaxaca is a mountainous region that to this day has one of the largest indigenous populations in Mexico. Because of this, a lot of the ancient culinary methods and ingredients have remained intact and passed down from generations before, with less interference from invading Spaniards and modern methods than other parts of Mexico. This along with its unique and fertile environment makes Oaxacan food culture one of the most interesting in Mexico.

20.01.2022 Are you one of the lucky people who got a dine at El Santo Geelong this weekend? Our regional amigos were able to reopen for in-restaurant dining and we heard it was a massive weekend of tacos, margs and mates. The way it should be! If you’re in a regional area, support your local taqueria and fill up on tacos. It’s win-win

18.01.2022 Remember to eat a well-balanced diet amigos! If you're deficient in any of these key food groups, we can help you out We're open for pickups and deliveries all weekend from the restaurant... for anyone deficient in Vitamin Taco

18.01.2022 As Mexicans we love a reason to celebrate, but not today. As Australians we’re proud and boastful of this great country and we sing its praises, but not today. As people, constantly growing and seeking to do better, we support our community and we want to take today to say sorry. Our tortillas are made on Wurundjeri land. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. For a helpful article about why Australia Day stirs up so much conflict and learn more about the culture and history of our great country's First Peoples: https://www.commonground.org.au/learn/australia-day.

16.01.2022 Great news taco lovers! Our amigos at Providoor have just expanded their delivery area across Victoria; you can now scratch your taco itch from Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Geelong, Great Ocean Road, Mornington Peninsula and even down in Gippsland! Everything is prepared by us in the kitchen, which means everything is gluten free and we have vegetarian and vegan options too ... We’re excited to be able to get authentic Mexican into the homes and onto the tables of even more people Grab a box and share the taco love https://www.providoor.com.au/promo/latortilleria

16.01.2022 It may be delicious, but it's not Mexican! FACT: Fajitas originated in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, USA . The name 'fajitas' (meaning 'little strips') is believed to have appeared around the 1930's, and became popular in the 1970's when it began appearing on menus of "Mexican" restaurants across the USA. Tex-Mex food, you've tricked the world again! What Mexico has is MUCH MORE delicious (...we're a tad bias ) = Carne Asada. This literally just means 'grill...ed meat', but the culture around carne asada in Mexico goes much deeper than that. It's like the Mexican equivalent of the Aussie BBQ ...i.e. it's a big deal. Having carne asada means grilled meats like arrachera, plus nopales (cactus) and cebollitas de cambray all grilling away over hot coals, served up with hot corn tortillas, and eaten with family and friends (and usually some cervezas y tequilas too ).

16.01.2022 Want to know more about myths surrounding Mexican food? We've been busting common myths like an overloaded hard shell taco (not very Mexican! ), but where did some of the misconceptions start - and what foods are authentically Mexican? La Tortilleria Co-founder, Gerardo López - Taco Guy , has put together his thoughts on the top 10 Myths and Misconceptions of Mexican food... And we think you'll be surprised by a few things on the list. Head over to our articles to... learn what separates traditional Mexican from the imposters ... Vamous! https://latortilleria.com.au//10-myths-and-misconceptions/

15.01.2022 Are you a Sydney local needing to fill that taco craving? Chef Toby Wilson formerly of Taco King at The George, has a new way of getting authentic Mexican into your hands at his new project Ricos Tacos Located in the Gelato Messina car park in Rosebury, Ricos Tacos is plating up beef birria, al pastor and his famous cauliflower taco. You can catch Ricos Tacos Thursday through Sunday until sold out. Don't or you'll miss out!

15.01.2022 We hope you're enjoying our #MexicaMythbusting series as much as we are! Part of our mission is to break those common misconceptions around Mexican food and what is (and what isn't) Mexican La Tortilleria founder and jefe, Gerardo López has continued his top Myths and Misconceptions of Mexican cuisine on our blog, and this time he's covering corn chips, ground beef, and how asking for a burrito in most parts of Mexico might yield surprising results https://latortilleria.com.au//myths-and-misconceptions-of/

13.01.2022 Last chance to pick up fish tacos on this round of Make Out Meals, they are disappearing tomorrow night! The good news is we have it on good authority that Yasser has prepared something equally as tasty for the next round, and we're sure you will love it Visit our amigos Make-Out Meals to order

12.01.2022 ‘The only antidote to death is memory’ My fondest memory of celebrating Day of the Dead in México must be accompanying my mother to the market to buy the traditional and delicious - skulls. The skulls are made of sugar, chocolate or a combination of both and on the forehead, they have names. It was so much fun trying to find the skull with the name of your family members, friends and of course my name Gerardo. Equally exciting was to receive a skull with your name fro...m loved ones they have remembered about you! And to me, that is the core of Dead of the Dead celebration remembering those we love, especially those that have left this life ahead of us. There is an astute and popular saying in Mexico that sums it up well: ‘The only antidote to death is memory’ To Mexicans, a loved one that has died remains ‘alive’ as long as they stay in the memories of those of us alive. Most households will build an altar to honour those that have left us. And the altar is just the start, there are all skulls from the market with the names of loved ones, the favourite drinks of the deceased, and of course their favourite food!! Mole is one of the most typical dishes, who doesn’t like mole? There is also music and the traditional ‘pan de muerto’, made of flour and lots of sugar with crusts on the top that represent human bones. Now we just need to wait for the night to fall on the 1st of November to kick-off the party. And like most celebrations in México, this is an unforgettable one. We, Mexicans, face death with laughter and happiness. We sing and dance with the skeletons and skulls during the celebrations of Day of the Dead. We celebrate death in life. Day of the Dead celebrations are to be memorable, so we all continue to live for many and many more generations. - Gerardo López

11.01.2022 We are closed Monday and Tuesday to give the team a well earned rest, and we’ll be back at it on Wednesday But... Between now and then there's some perfect weather inbound! The best of Melbourne's sunshine deserves to be enjoyed with a taco in one hand & a cerveza in the other Call your amigos, book a table online, or head down to the restaurant ~ Saturday or Sunday from 12-9pm

11.01.2022 Have you tried our Blue Totopos? We've been asked again if these are made of chocolate so we're going on the record... they are most definitely made of corn Blue corn is one of several main types of corn used in Mexican cooking, the unique blue colour comes from Anthocyanins, an antioxident that's also found in wine and berries The taste is a little sweeter than our white corn totopos, but we think everyone should give them a try them to find out for themselves. Yo...u know, for science! Born Social

11.01.2022 Mexican Migration to Australia - Did you know that the bulk of Mexican Migration to Australia is relatively new? - The first Mexican in Australia was a man living in Tasmania around 1880. - Right up until the 1950’s and 60’s, there were still less than 100 Mexicans living in Australia. - Economic factors in Mexico led more people to begin migrating to Australia from Mexico in the 70’s and 80’s. ... - However, an Australian Government census in 1998 revealed that there were 881 Mexicans living in Australia still a relatively low number. - There are now over 7000 Mexicans living in Australia, meaning that substantial growth in migration from Mexico to Australia has only really taken place over the last decade or two. - The majority of Mexicans living in Australia are well-educated or highly-skilled. Of them, more than 2000 are students, and the rest work for or own Australian companies. Want to know more? http://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/.../unsworks:12066/SOURCE02... https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/.../mexican-culture... See more

10.01.2022 A special Mexican feast for the Grand Final weekend The MCG may be empty and the Grand Final looks a little different this year, but we've come up with an extra special treat for our Victorian familia for the big game. Two special Providoor meal kits are on offer exclusively for this long weekend, including your choice of either 12 Chicken wings in Mexican spices or a Vegan Feast featuring a tasty Cauliflower ceviche.... Both kits include an assortment of much loved La Tortilleria side dishes including guacamole, pico de gallo, beans and nopales salad, and encurtidos. No game day would be complete with a chunky salsa and our totopos to snack on before kick-off. These can be preordered now, and are available across more than 2500 postcodes. Deliveries will occur from Thursday 22nd depending on your location and selected day. We can't wait to share our first wings with you! Available to order through Providoor https://www.providoor.com.au/promo/latortilleria

10.01.2022 Bookings are now open! Whatever the occasion (and yes... just needing a plate of tacos counts) you can now once again book ahead and know that when you come down to our place; we'll have a table set and ready for you. BOOKINGS: https://latortilleria.com.au/restaurant/

09.01.2022 Think 5th of May (Cinco de Mayo) is Mexico's independence day? Think again! If you want to have a Mexican party, 16th September is the day to do it! Why? Because contrary to what many believe, '5 de Mayo' is not a big party day in Mexico, and it certainly isn't Independence Day! May 5th, it's the day the Mexican army defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, but it's a far cry from the poncho-wearing, tequila-shooting, maraca-shaking, cultural-misappropriati...on 'fiesta' that many outside of Mexico think it is It's a day we're proud of and an important occasion to recognise the contribution Mexican culture has had on the world. We like to celebrate it for what it actually is, not what US marketing companies want it to be, so they can sell more tequila and cervezas! 16 de Septiembre on the other hand, now THAT's a fiesta! It marks the day Mexico gained our independence from Spain in 1810, this is a day when the country stops and we all celebrate!

09.01.2022 Grab your tequila and matraca and cry ‘¡Viva México! because today is Mexico’s Independence Day! The 16th of September marks the day when the fight for independence from Spain officially began in 1810. Father Miguel Hidalgo, the local priest from Dolores, rang his church bells and urged the masses to revolt. This moment, known as the ‘Grito de Dolores’ (Cry of Dolores), is re-enacted every year by the Mexican president on the balcony of the National Palace in Mexico Ci...ty, as the crowds below cry back ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! No matter where we are in the world, us Mexicans always celebrate this important historic moment. Usually, it’s with all our amigos and familia singing along with the mariachis whilst having some pozole and watching fireworks. Although this year will be a more ‘socially-distanced-style’ solo celebration, not even a global pandemic can stop our national pride! This mural, 'Retablo de la Independencia' by Juan O'Gorman, is displayed in the National History Museum in Mexico City. It depicts the struggles for independence and the birth of the new 'Mexico' - from 1765 to 1836.

09.01.2022 10 years ago on this day (16-Nov), Mexican Cuisine was awarded by UNESCO the status as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Mexican Cuisine was the first cuisine to achieve such status - before French cuisine. To celebrate this day the Mexican Chambers of Commerce around the world are putting together an online event to talk about the ways Mexican food could lead the way in economic, social, and cultural development in Mexico and the world. Our very own Gerardo... López will be at speaking at the online event, starting tomorrow morning at 3:00AM Australia time https://www.facebook.com/chambremexiquefrance/posts/2645223892456718

06.01.2022 Enchiladas have landed with Providoor Fresh out of the oven with melted cheese and a slightly crispy tortilla, our enchiladas are a Mexican classic, finished in your kitchen Served with frijoles, crema salsa verde, onion, and coriander and accompanied by totopos with guacamole to round out this treat. Like everything we do, it's gluten-free and we have vegetarian and vegan options ... Enchiladas join our tacos, chilaquiles, margaritas, flan and more available to order with Providoor to more than 2500 postcodes across the Victoria. https://www.providoor.com.au/s/la-tortilleria See more

05.01.2022 'To remember is to live again' Photos from this year’s Day of the Dead celebrations in Oaxaca City. While many of the usual festivities were cancelled, people still set up the ever-important ofrendas (alters to passed loved ones) and decorated the streets with Catrinas (Mexico’s iconic skeleton lady).

05.01.2022 Tortilla making is a centuries-old tradition over 3000 years old to be (more or less) exact. But like with so many ancient traditions, this past century has seen huge changes in the tortilla making world. In Mexico, traditional tortilla making is a craft that’s passed down from generation to generation in tortilla-making families. A lot of patience and precision is needed, and skills that take many years to perfect.... Back home in Melbourne, we’re lucky to have Isaac, a 4th generation nixtmal tortilla maker from Coahuila Mexico, heading up our La Tortilleria team.

04.01.2022 ¿Ya tienes listo tu altar de muertos? ¡Participa en nuestro concurso! Los más creativos de nuestro equipo ya se pusieron las pilas. Claudia Garcías y Luis Gardu...ño nos compartieron su mini altar, que es del tamaño de una caja de zapatos. Todos los elementos fueron hechos a mano. Para participar, solamente tómale la foto a tu ofrenda y háznosla llegar a [email protected] Tienes hasta el 28 de Octubre. Los ganadores serán anunciados durante la transmisión de Dia de Muertos por Facebook Live el 31 de Octubre.

04.01.2022 'Nachos' aren't an easy thing to find in Mexico Traditional Mexican dish they certainly are not They were invented on the Texan border in the 1940s by a chap named Ignacio 'Nacho' Anaya to feed to the wives of US Army soldiers stationed nearby. Since then their popularity grew rapidly throughout the US and the rest of the world, largely erroneously labelled as "Mexican". Whilst Mexico might not be big on nachos, we have something even better ...Chilaquiles! = tortilla chips coated in hot salsa and topped with crema, coriander, onion and usually an egg or some meat. Popular for breakfasts, to cure hangovers, or for an any-time-of-day snack.

04.01.2022 If one taco is trending high these days it has to be this one Birria tacos are typical to the Jalisco region. They are mainly made of slow-cooked goat. But again, depending on the region, it can also be prepared using chicken, beef, pork, fish, and of course lamb. ... The reason these tacos are so delicious is because the meat is cooked in its own juices and with traditional spices. The corn tortillas are usually bathed in these juices to finish up the taco

04.01.2022 The word 'Chocolate' comes from the Nahuatl word , referring to the food obtained by mixing water or milk with cacao Nahuatl was the language spoken by most of the inhabitants of central Mexico at the time of the Spanish conquest. This is why many words were adapted to Spanish and then to English from Nahuatl to describe the plants, animals, and foods of the New World

04.01.2022 We challenge anyone to find a 'taco' like this in Mexico! If it's got lettuce, tomato, cheese and mince meat that's not a Mexican taco you've got, it's a Texan 'hard shell'. Super Mexican = soft corn tortilla, with fresh delicious freshly grilled meat, topped with diced onion and coriander