Corn tortillas

tortilla de maíz

Flavor and role

Thin, round flatbreads made from corn treated with limewater (masa). They have a toasty corn aroma and are usually 12-15cm across.

Typical dishes and uses

Tacos (carnitas, al pastor), tostadas (fried) and with pozole, enchiladas, nachos.

Substitutes

Flour tortillas 1:1 (different taste and texture). Failing that, make dough from masa harina and water and cook your own.

Storage

After opening, refrigerate 1-2 weeks. Frozen with paper between them, they keep 3 months. Warm in a dry pan so they do not tear.

Main countries

Mexico

Used in this book

Tacos with GuacamolePozole RojoBirria Tacos with ConsoméCaldo de ResChilaquiles RojosChicken Enchiladas RojasChicken in Mole PoblanoTinga de Pollo (Chipotle Shredded Chicken)Ayam Goreng Tacos with Sambal Matah (Indonesian × Mexican)Short Rib and Shank Quesabirria TacosBossam TacosBún Bò Huế Birria TacosCaldo de Res Quesatacos with Broth Dip and Lime SlawHot Honey Hash Brown Fold-Over WrapShrimp Ceviche Tostadas with Avocado CremaGeorgian Chicken Tinga Tacos (Georgian × Mexican)Char Siu Tacos with Charred Pineapple SalsaChicken Adobo Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Lime CremaChicken Karahi TacosChicken Nanban Tacos with Jalapeño-Lime TartareGuajillo-Ancho Chicken Chilaquiles with Crispy Fried EggKimchi-Gochujang Chilaquiles with Melted MozzarellaÇılbır Tostadas with Chipotle Butter (Turkish × Mexican)Cơm Tấm Tacos with Lemongrass Pork and Scallion OilCumin Lamb Tacos with Lime Yogurt Crema (Chinese × Mexican)Curry Goat Birria-Style Tacos (Jamaican × Mexican)Three-Chile Enchiladas GratinadasChicken Enchilada Rice BowlFataya Crunch WrapMexican-style fattoush with tortilla crisps and avocadoChipotle Feijoada ChiliFesenjan Pulled Chicken Tacos with Pomegranate SalsaFul Medames Huevos RancherosFull English Huevos Rancheros with Chipotle Beans (British × Mexican)Mexican-Style Jalapeño-Lime GazpachoFire-Charred Guacamole with Homemade TotoposGyros al Pastor Tacos with Charred Pineapple and Lime TzatzikiChicken Harira Tortilla SoupChipotle Hot Honey Salmon Tacos with Cucumber-Lime SalsaJamaican Patty Crunchwrap with Mango SalsaJeyuk Tacos with Lime SlawSaffron Joojeh Chicken Tacos with Sumac Onions (Persian × Mexican)Kefta Tagine Tacos with Harissa Crema and Pickled Onion (Moroccan × Mexican)Kung Pao Chicken Tacos with Lime SlawLarb Gai Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Sriracha CreamLobio Tacos with Walnut Salsa and Pickled Onion (Georgian × Mexican)Lu Rou Tacos with Quick Cucumber PicklesSmoky Mandi Chicken Tacos with Daqqus Salsa (Mexican × Yemeni)Menemen Breakfast TacosThree-Chile Mole Poblano with Plantain and TomatilloMujaddara Lentil Tacos with Crispy Onions and Lime CremaKroeung Fish Tacos with Coconut-Lime Crema (Cambodian × Mexican)Paneer Tikka Tacos with Mango Salsa (Indian × Mexican)Peri-Peri Chicken TacosPozole Rojo Especial (Bone-In Broth and Chile de Árbol Salsa)Pozole Quesatacos with Red Consommé DipRendang beef tacosRogan Josh Birria-Style TacosGochujang Pork Belly Tacos with Kimchi SalsaChicken Satay Tacos with Acar PicklesChicken Shawarma TacosSom Tam Chicken TacosAl Pastor Sosatie Tacos: Chipotle-Apricot Pork Skewers with Pineapple (South African x Mexican)Sweet and Sour Pork Tacos with Pineapple SalsaTacos al PastorShrimp Tempura Tacos with Lime Sriracha MayoAwaze Tibs Tacos with Ayib-Style Lime Crema (Ethiopian × Mexican)Chorizo Tinga Poblana with Avocado CremaTwice-Cooked Pork Tacos with Pickled OnionYakitori Tacos with Lime Slaw and Shichimi MayoYukgaejang Birria Tacos (Mexican × Korean)

Updated 2026-10-10