Do we have a tortilla machine? Yes. Her name is Pamela. Do you see how blurry the pictures are? Pamela just doesn’t slow down enough to ever get her in focus. 

Pamela makes each and every corn tortilla we use at Sonora Grill by hand with a wooden tortilla press. Some folks use cast iron, aluminum, or even electric tortilla presses, but we prefer the traditional wooden presses, or “tortilladoras” since that are still commonly used in Mexico.


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Responses to “Introducing Sonora Grill's Tortilla Machine: Pamela”

Scott

We just bought a cast iron tortilla press for a christmas gift for someone. Will it do the trick for the most part?? By the way, love the food. Can’t wait to come back.

Steve

Sorry for the delayed response…A cast iron tortilla press is a great option. In fact, star chef, Rick Bayless (author of “Authentic Mexican”) recommends using a cast iron tortilla press for making fresh tortillas. The primary advantage of the cast iron press is leverage and weight, which makes the pressing job a little easier. The primary advantage of our wooden press is that Pamela gets a workout without going to the gym.

downbythebay

This is incredible. I’m so happy to find a restaurant that retains the traditional aspect of the food but looks so classy. Can’t wait to come eat.

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