28 Latinx-Owned Food Brands You Should Add To Your Grocery List

Food is an integral part of Latinx culture, from the El Salvadorian pupusa to the Mexican mole. That's why so many Latinx entrepreneurs pour their heart and soul into creating businesses that revolve around it. Lucky for you, it's easier than ever to shop their products—and, frankly, there's no better time to start lending your support. September 15 marks the start of Latinx Heritage Month, which runs through October 15. Take some time to treat yourself and show some love these brands. And trust us: Buy once from one of these companies, and you'll become a lifetime customer. (Yes, they're that good.)

On this list you will find all sorts of different products to build you a better kitchen. There's lots of spices and seasoning mixes to improve your cooking, tons of snacks you can munch on instead of reaching for the same bag of chips, a few booze brands to try in your next cocktail, and some sauces, dressings, and marinades to make your dishes taste that much better. Some you might recognize, like the very popular Tajín Seasoning, Cholula Hot Sauce, and Herdez Salsa Casera. But we are sure there are lots of Latinx-owned brands and business on this list that you've never tried before.

Ready to upgrade the contents of your pantry—and maybe even try some new-to-you foods? These brands, which shill everything from paleo-friendly tortilla chips to handcrafted tequila, will help. Salud!

Hedley & Bennett

$105.00

Mexican-American Ellen Marie Bennett started Hedley & Bennett when she noticed aprons just weren't cutting it. She created tough, comfortable aprons that were meant to last in the kitchen, but also have super cute patterns.

Ceremonia

$14.00

Not only is this teak bowl the perfect spot to store your salt, but it's from Ceremonia, a brand started by Latina Carina Santoyo. She works with local Balinese artisans to make home goods. rattan coasters, bamboo cutlery, and linen napkins.

Old Salt Merchants

$18.00

Old Salt Merchants is dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind gourmet salts, sugars, and teas by using ingredients sourced from Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Australia, and Port Townsend.

Mijenta

Wine.com

$54.99

Mijenta is a variation of mi gente, meaning "my people." This sustainable, artisanal, small batch tequila from the highlands of Jalisco is inspired by centuries of Mexican culture and traditions, and preserves the ancestral art and craft of growing, harvesting and distilling agave.

Mikuna Foods

$33.59

Mikuna superfood proteins are made from an Andean-grown plant called Chocho, a regenerative, nutrient-dense source of protein, fiber, iron and calcium. The brand was founded by Ricky Echanique, a fifth generation Ecuadorian farmer.

Etsy

$49.30

Brighten up your kitchen table with this Mexican textile from Etsy designer OF Boutique. They make tons of handmade products you can put all over your home.

Chuza

$4.99

You've hard of putting spices on fresh fruit, and Chuza makes that snack easy to achieve, especially when you're on-the-go and craving a little something sweet and spicy.

Siete

Amazon

$36.49

When Veronica Garza, co-founder and president of Siete, was diagnosed with multiple auto-immune conditions, she decided to adopt a grain-free diet. And so that she could continue cooking her Mexican-American family's traditional recipes, she created her own flourless and corn-less tortillas and chips. Now, Siete's line-up has expanded to vegan and paleo items, including dips, sauces, and taco shells. And that brand name? Siete is "seven" in Spanish—the number of people in Veronica's family.

Melinda's

$39.99

Owned by Belizean brothers Greg and David Figueroa, Melinda’s combines fresh, all-natural vegetable and fruit-based ingredients from Colombia to create the perfect balance of heat and flavor in all their sauces and condiments.

Brizo

Brizo Dressing

$20.00

Vivian Jasper created Brizo dressings from a recipe that got passed down through generations. Its simple ingredients include lemon juice, olive oil, and signature herbs and spices. Branded as a dressing, Brizo can be used for all sorts of cooking as a marinade, dipping sauce, finishing dressing, pasta sauce, or salad dressing.

Saucy Lips Foods

$22.23

Founded by an immigrant family from Yucatan, Mexico, Saucy Lips offers hot sauces and marinades to level up your cooking. The female-founded brand was started when their mother sold her homemade sauces at the farmers market to pay for her children's college tuition. This variety pack is Whole 30-approved and features hot sauces with added touches like green apple and tamarind for delightfully complex flavor combos.

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Loisa

$19.00

Loisa gets its name from the term "Loisaida," a reference to the Lower East Side of New York City, where the founders are from. The brand aims to make classic Latin seasonings and flavors without artificial ingredients, unnecessary fillers, or MSG. And if you're not sure where to start once you have the bottles in your kitchen, Louisa's got some recipe recommendations here.

Tia Lupita Foods

$27.96

Tia Lupita has a selection of sauces, chips, and tortillas that use authentic and sustainable ingredients. Each product is inspired by recipes from the founder's mom, whom the brand is named after.

YaVe Tequila

Reserve Bar

$45.00

Started by Joe Cruz as a way to follow his passion and eventually leave a legacy for his son, YaVe tequila is now an award-winning liquor brand. The name "YaVe" is the phonetic spelling of the Spanish word "Llave" which means "key," and this tequila hopes to be a way to unlock possibilities to create fun drinks and experiences with friends.

Nexus Organics

$44.94

LLamaLand sources their organic superfood ingredients straight from Peru, one of the most biodiverse places on earth. These fruit spreads can be used as a snack or as part of a meal, and the brand was founded by a Peruvian entrepreneur and his holistic health coach wife. The fruits used for these spreads are great sources of vitamin C, antioxidants, and minerals.

Todo Verde

$60.00

Plant-based chef Jocelyn Ramirez aims to make cooking at home as easy as possible for you. You can buy ingredient bundles for a variety of recipes on her site, which include seasoning blends for different dishes and her cookbook, La Vida Verde.

Bottle Rocket

$45.00

Founded by Sonya Vega Auvray, this vegan, organic, and a higher grade spirit produced in small-batch quantities reinvents the tradition of mezcal. It's a great gateway to those looking to develop a mezcal palate, and the producers are an all-female family that has been farming in Oaxaca, Mexico for five generations.

FreshDirect

$4.79

Made using navy and black beans, Beanfields blends a perfect combination of herbs and spices resulting in bold and delicious flavors that are vegan, certified gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Kosher. Mexican-American CEO Arnulfo Ventura helms the brand by his love of tortilla chips and beans.

Chosen Foods

$10.99

Chosen Foods sells a number of cooking sprays, dressings, and mayos, ideal for making flavorful dishes. CEO Gabriel Perez Krieb wants Chosen Foods’ products to take individuals back to his Mexican roots and 50 percent of its employees are Hispanic or Latin American minorities.

LolasMercadito

Etsy

$39.00

All the small-batch goodies from Lola's Cocina are guaranteed to be made with love—hecho con amor. This vanilla bean sugar can be used as a substitute for plain sugar in desserts, coffee, and baked goods. A portion of the proceeds from sales support the advancement of young women in education, business, and leadership.

Eat Me Guilt Free

$36.00

Eat Me Guilt Free is the brainchild of Cristie Besu, a proud Latina, registered nurse, and certified sports nutritionist. When her clients struggled with late night cravings for sweets, she found a solution through her high-protein, low carb, healthier alternatives to classic treats like chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and blondies.

Tajin

Walmart

$3.98

You haven't lived until you've put Tajín seasoning on your cucumber...or mango...or watermelon for a blast of flavor. The seasoning is so popular, major brands are adding it to their products, like breaded chicken and popsicles.

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Drizly

$49.00

Hiatus Tequila, founded by Kristopher DeSoto, is all about adding the true taste of Mexico to every bottle. Hiatus's distillery sits on the edge of an extinct volcano whose porous foundation acts as a natural filter for the spring water used to make the booze. The tequila is distilled using traditional methods combined with modern technology.

Juanita's Foods

Walmart

$3.28

Pozole is a traditional Mexican stew that's made with meat, hominy, and often topped with shredded lettuce, cabbage, radishes, avocado, and lime. Thanks to Juanita's, you can buy cans of the comfort food at many grocery stores.

Pink Elephant Bakery

$22.00

Pan Dulce refers to a number of sweet bakery pastries in Latinx cultures. At Pink Elephant Bakery, these conchas (named for their shell-like appearance) are some of the most popular. Just make sure to request these items two days in advance.

Drizly

$152.99

You recognize Clase Azul's iconic white and blue bottles, right? The brand was founded by Arturo Lomeli in 2000 and has since become a coveted liquor. Each bottle is handcrafted by a team of more than 100 artisans in the small Mexican town of Santa Maria Canchesda. Clase Azul is also constantly coming out with new limited-batch bottles that tequila connoisseurs love.

Herdez

Walmart

$6.24

Herdez is Mexico's number one salsa brand and can be found at most major retailers to add authentic spice to any dish.

Cholula

Amazon

$61.30

Revamp your cooking with this variety pack from Mexican-owned hot sauce brand Cholula that includes Original, Chili-Lime, Green Pepper, Sweet Habanero, Chipotle, and Chili-Garlic.