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PRODUCT SHOWCASE

21 Missions Agave. Make The Ultimate “Cadillac” Margarita with 21 Missions. 21 Missions Agave Azul Nectar, Un Muy Especial! Your customers will thank you (Tus clientes te lo agradecerán. Salud!) 866-5040555; www.21missionsagave.com

Grandeza. Rich, authentic, Premium Orange Liqueur was developed with the finest natural flavors of Mexico. Its flavor profile of bitter orange peels, sweet agave nectar, and a hint of vanilla make it the perfect complement to a margarita; it won’t overpower or mask your high-quality tequila the way cognac or brandy-based orange liqueurs do. grandezaspirits.com

Bridgford Foods. Frozen tortilla dough balls, sopapilla dough and bolillo dough let you make fresh tortillas, sopapillas and bolillo rolls quickly and easily for your customers without all of the prep work — just thaw, then grill or fry for authentic, consistent flavor every time. 800-527-2105; bridgford.com BE&SCO Manufacturing. Perfect meat-to-masa ratio every time! BE&SCO offers the perfect solution to keep up with demand. Preparing tamales by hand is not only timely and labor-intensive, but you’re often left with inconsistent product. Our Commercial rated Tamale Machines are built to handle high production and offer the perfect 60/40 (meat-to-masa ratio) consistency! Whether you like más meat or más masa, BE&SCO has the perfect extruder variation to fit your preference! 210-743-5124; www.bescomfg.com

Best Mexican. We’re here for all your Mexican foodservice needs. We’ve been serving restaurants in the Northeast for over 50 years…and we can help you keep your restaurant running for whatever type of service you’re offering today. 800-867-8236; 845-469-5195; Bestmexicanfoods.com

Tito’s. Tito Beveridge wasn’t always in the vodka business. With a dream to do big things, he sat down one sleepless night and drew a line down the middle of a blank page. On one side, he wrote what he was good at, and on the other, what he enjoyed doing. The end result? Tito’s Handmade Vodka. It wasn’t quick, and it wasn’t easy, but 25 years later, @TitosVodka now lines back bars and store shelves, and fills glasses around the world. titosvodka.com

Lacandona. Our “La Lotería” collection is full of color and phrases that your customers can connect with, creating a festive and attractive atmosphere that everyone will want to see. Call us so we can share our creativity with you and do something amazing for your restaurant. Exclusive designs of Lacandona Furniture. 470-471-8751; muebleslacandona.com Skorr. We’ve taken our chafer to the next level! This Wire Chafing Stand with Lid Lock is a true innovation in wire chafing stand design. Food stays hotter, longer. And since the chafer now is easier to carry, there are fewer spills because handles provide a lower center of gravity. Sturdy, wide stance for better balance on tables and carts, too. 800-538-2163; skorr.com

Quality Food Equipment Store.

Hand-squeezing limes and lemons takes a lot of time and labor, which impacts your bottom line. Those problems are solved with these Citrus Juicers that do the work for you — and they increase yield, too. 571-373-2520; 833-858-4237; qualityfoodequipmentstore.com

Neil Jones Food Company. Premium quality tomato and custom blend sauces packed from fresh, vine-ripened California tomatoes are the specialty at this familyowned and operated corporation. Our San Benito facility has been packing the finest tomatoes since 1915. We strive to bring you the very best tomato products, whether you prefer fresh-packed #10 cans or fresh-packed shelf-stable pouches. 800-291-3862; njfco.com

V&V Supremo Foods. This award-winning producer of authentic Hispanicstyle cheeses is your source for melting cheeses like Chihuahua® Brand Quesadilla; fresh cheeses such as Queso Fresco, Queso Blanco Del Caribe®, Queso Enchilado, Queso Asadero and Requeson; aged cheeses like Cotija; and Mexican crema. Chorizo in beef and pork varieties also available. 1-888-887-8773; www.vvsupremo.com

Culinary Cards. Collectible cards are hot…now chefs can get in on the fun with customdesigned cards featuring their picture on the front and information about your restaurant on the back. Created by Mic Drop Creations in partnership with el Restaurante. 708-218-7755 Dutchess Bakers. Our easy-to-operate line of tortilla/dough equipment includes mixers, dough dividers/rounders, tortilla presses and grills that deliver high-quality, fresh tortillas to your restaurant customers with every meal — whether for inhouse dining, curbside pickup, or carry-out and delivery orders. Available in sizes for most any Mexican/ Latin foodservice operation! 800-777-4498; dutchessbakers.com

Oil Chef. Double the life of your deep fryer oil with this FDA-approved Deep Fryer Accessory that reduces fryer oil consumption. It increases food output from the same quantity of oil without compromising food quality. The food grade, stainless steel accessory takes just a few seconds to install — and it’s maintenance-free! It can stay on your fryer for 3 years. Calculate your savings at oilchef.com

Rovey Seed Co. Rovey is a premier supplier of white, yellow, blue and red corn especially bred for tortilla production. The high-quality corn is used by restaurants across the country to make superior tortillas. It is available in nonGMO and organic varieties. 217-2274541; roveyseed.com

MegaMex Foodservice takes pride in creative authentic Mexican Flavors that operators can easily execute. 817-509-0626; megamexfoodservice.com With MegaMex Foods’ WHOLLY® AVOCADO Hand-Scooped Avocado, you’ll save time and labor, but won’t sacrifice authentic texture and fresh taste. Made with just one ingredient, 100% Hass avocado, it’s ready to use, convenient, and maintains food safety. Sample today! 817-509-0626; megamexfoodservice.com/sample Our TRES COCINAS™ Authentic Pepper Pastes are made with the signature ingredients you use every day. But instead of spending hours rehydrating, dicing and pureeing, you can get bold flavor from just a simple squeeze. Request a sample! 817-509-0626; megamexfoodservice.com/brand/tres-cocinas Minsa. The pioneering Mexican company in the nixtamalized corn flour industry with an outstanding track record has resumed its presence in the United States with a high-quality selection of special flours for tortillas, tamales, chips, nachos, extruded and special products. 404-310-5968; email ivan.ahumada@minsa.com.mx; www.minsausa.com

Taco Boxes. Transport and maintain the integrity of your tacos in the Taco Box, specially designed to hold hard shell and soft shell tacos, standing up! One-piece easy fold design with stand up tabs comes packed flat for easy storage. Made in USA, recyclable, economical, FDA Food Safe Approved, no PFOS or PFAS; Patent Pending. Email tacoboxes@tacoboxes.com; tacoboxes.com

The Catering Box. Don’t use just any old box for your catering! Instead, transport your catered food safely and professionally. Our Catering Boxes were designed to maximize your catering success by maintaining the integrity of your food when it leaves your kitchen. The materials, structure, and appearance were designed for transporting and serving food. Made in USA, recyclable, no PFOS or PFAS; Patent Pending. Email thecateringbox@aol.com; thecaterinqbox.com

The Chile Guy Chile. Get low prices on whole pods, powders, flakes and crushed chiles — most from Mexico, but also from South America, Africa, Asia and Europe — all in commercial volumes and pricing. Can be shipped nationally and internationally in volumes from 5 to 50,000 lbs. SQF Certified, Kosher, and FDA and USDA compliant. Achiote, Mexican oregano and corn husks also available. Serving the restaurant industry for 31 years. 800-8699218 or 505-867-4251; email info@ thechileguy.com; thechileguy.com Texican. Tortilla chip serving cabinets feature convection heat and thermostat temperature control for reduced operating costs. Top-quality, stainless steel dispensers guarantee the warmest chips with the least amount of chip breakage. Just load chips in top and serve from the bottom! The only warming cabinet with the “swing open” front door for ease of cleaning! Available in 44-gallon and 22-gallon capacity models. 800-869-5918; texicanspecialty.com

Culinary Software Service. Want to save money on food costs? ChefTec software offers inventory control, purchasing and ordering, recipe and menu costing, and nutritional analysis that can help! The software even comes with a money-back guarantee! Free bonus ingredient pack for Mexican restaurants also included. 877-243-3832; cheftec.com Folcklor Latino. The craftsmen at Folcklor Latino, located in Tonalá, Mexico, have decades of experience creating tables, chairs, booths, carts and other furniture for restaurants. “Thanks to the Folcklor team who did a fantastic job,” said Martín Morin, manager of Blanquita’s Mexican Restaurant in San Benito, Texas. “Everything looks fabulous. My family is delighted with the results. I hope that soon we will communicate with you to furnish another restaurant.” 424-385-6564; contacto@folcklorlatino.com; www.folcklorlatino.com

American Eagle Food Machinery.

Our OneHUB Collection provides unmatched versatility! High-volume Meat Cutter Attachment (shown) cuts bigger pieces, features large 7”x2” feeder. The 1.5HP motor with #12 Hub powers 6 interchangeable attachments including meat grinder, tenderizer, cutter, jerky slicer, vegetable cutter. Process everything from beef, pork, chicken to vegetables and cheese with one countertop footprint. Save time and labor cost without hand-cutting! 800-386-5756; www.americaneaglemachine.com/onehub

Optimal Automatics. Optimal’s Autodoner Brand Vertical Broiler is the best-selling al pastor cooking unit in North American since 1972. It is made with durable, long-lasting case metal burners that are extremely easy to service. NSF approved. 847-439-9110; optimalautomatics.com Megas Yeeros. Our Mega Sabor line of laborsaving meat products includes Al Pastor, Pollo Adobo and Carne Asada. They contain a variety of chile peppers from around the world; tropical fruit such as mangos, papaya and pineapple; vegetables such as yuca; and indigenous plants like achiote. They are deliciously spicy; come with different chile sauces for pork, chicken and beef; and offer easy portion control and consistent cost-per-unit. 212-777-6342; megasyeeros.com

Tortilla Masters. Creating perfect, ready-to-cook corn tortillas has never been easier thanks to the Ventura Flex Corn Tortilla Machine — the first tabletop restaurant-style corn tortilla machine to meet UL and NSF standards. It is convenient, small, and has big production capabilities — makes up to 840 tortillas per hour. This machine can be placed on a table, occupying a small 2 x 2 feet of space. 281-994-7010; tortillmachine.com

Energy Solutions/California Foodser-

vice Instant Rebates. Save up to $4,000 per unit on high efficiency commercial foodservice equipment. Choose from a variety of qualifying products, get Instant Rebates as a discount on your invoice – no paperwork, no waiting. Find a participating dealer and qualifying products at www.caenergywise.com/instant-rebates.

PFG Contigo This exclusive brand from Performance Foodservice is packed with delicious, innovative products that help Hispanic and Latin customers grow their businesses. Our portfolio reflects the diverse flavors and cooking styles of countries and regions around the world. From fresh and frozen protein options, to traditional tortillas, avocados, sauces, and more, Contigo has everything restaurants need to create high-quality, authentic dishes. performancefoodservice.com/Contigo Novamex. No matter the flavor or the type of food, there is no better pairing than Mineragua, Sangría Señorial, Sidral Mundet, and Jarritos, now available in 12 flavors, including Watermelon, Mandarin, Guava, Lime, and Fruit Punch. Your customers will love them! 888-668-2639, email consumer. relations@novamex.com

C.T. Beavers/Tamale King.

These tamalemakers are perfect for the upcoming holiday season! Light, easy-to-operate machines deliver consistent quality tamales for your restaurant’s customers. Available in a variety of sizes; tamale pots, spices, corn husks and masa also available. 800-531-1799 or 817-534-3122; tamaleking.com

Gordo’s. Trust Gordo’s Queso Blanco Easy Melt cheese to make your Queso cheese dip its absolute best. Gordo’s is proudly made with real dairy ingredients for incredible quality and consistency. Available in 6/5# loaves and broadly distributed. Email sales@gordosdips.com; www.GordosDips.com/ foodservice