New Higher Quality Tortilla Press
We have long advocated the superior quality and performance of the traditional heavy cast iron tortilla press over lighter weight types such as aluminum and plastic. Anyone serious about making corn tortillas needs a cast iron tortilla press, the larger the better. Cast iron has been the favorite of tortilla makers for generations because the heavy weight makes the tortillas thinner with less effort and provides a more consistent product. Aluminum, which is somewhat popular today (mostly outside Mexico!), looks shiny and is immune to rust but requires more effort to use and may warp over time. Once the tortilla press plates become warped or the handle becomes bent it is not possible to press out a consistent flat tortilla. Cast iron may break in extreme handling but it will not warp or bend.
We have carried several sizes and styles of cast iron tortilla presses but recently settled on a single very high quality Mexican made tortilla press. The Estrella brand cast iron tortilla press made by Tisamatic in San Luis Patosi, Mexico is the best heavy duty press we have found to date. These tortilla presses are very heavily made of high quality castings and finished with a plated silver coating for easy care and a clean look. They come individually boxed and include a pair of plastic sheets to cover the plates during use. All our tortilla press sets now include this press as well. We think it is the best available!