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La Morenita Tortilleria Flourishes

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For the Love of Tortillas

Busienss Feature: La Morenita Tortilleria
By Patti Jo Brooks, Active Media | Sponsored by City of Woodburn

Family-owned La Morenita Tortilleria Company is excited to expand production with the opening of a new facility on Pacific Highway in Woodburn. The new factory, built from the ground up, will focus on wholesale production and distribution as the company supplies tortillas throughout the greater Portland area all the way to Eugene. And who knows? Their increased production capabilities may extend their reach even further!

The new commercial tortilla factory has been in the works since gaining approval in 2020, with occupancy permits for the 44,400-square-foot building just issued this last December. “We needed a bigger place and we built this facility,” remarks Gilberto Diaz, who shares ownership of the family business along with his dad, Miguel Sr., his mom, Juanita, and two brothers, Miguel Jr. and Guillermo. “We’re really happy to finish this project. It’s a dream come true,” he says, noting that his parents are “super-excited because their dream of all the family together making it happen.”

Locals can still order the same authentic Mexican take-away at La Morenita Tortilleria Company’s retail store in downtown Woodburn. A mainstay of the community for over 30 years, the cuisine is always hot, always delicious and bursting with authentic, bold flavors. These timeless family recipes that originated in Mexico have been passed down for generations. Food is sold by the pound, prepared fresh daily, and 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Store hours are Monday–Friday, 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Order ahead, or just stop by to get fresh tortillas and other authentic Mexican foods of the highest quality at a great price!

Local patron Amber C. says, “This place is amazing. Carnitas (pork), pollo (chicken), arroz (rice) and frijoles (beans) are all sold here, as well as fresh-made, still-warm tortillas. It’s not a sit-down place, it’s a place to go in and buy some hot, freshly prepared meats by the pound (or by the whole chicken), take it home and add it to your burrito, tostada, taco, enchilada, etc. It’s fast, it’s authentic, and most importantly, it’s delicious!”

Committed to supporting local business and the local community, La Morenita Tortilleria sources its meats from a nearby Carlton meat supplier and purchases other ingredients locally whenever possible. In addition to the family members who work for the business, La Morenita Tortilleria hires local employees to round out its staff as needed. In further support of the community, the company partners with the Fire Marshall for events, and have sponsored local youth baseball.

“We love Woodburn,” Gilberto remarks. “We’ve been part of the community since 1994!”

Stop by La Morenita Tortilleria, located at 270 Grant St. in Woodburn for authentic Mexican take-away. Call (503) 982-3959 to place a retail or wholesale order. Check out their new factory at 2400 N. Pacific Highway. For more information visit lamorenitatortillas.com.