Old El Paso Tex-Mex food products

Old El Paso is a globally recognized brand specializing in Mexican-style and Tex-Mex food products, including taco shells, tortillas, dinner kits, and various seasonings. The brand's history dates back to 1917 with the Mountain Pass Canning Company in New Mexico, which originally canned tomatoes and pinto beans. The trademark 'Old El Paso' was officially registered in 1938 and soon became a staple for convenient home cooking.

Today, the brand is owned by the American food giant General Mills, following a series of corporate acquisitions that included Pet, Inc. and Pillsbury. While the brand is deeply rooted in the American Southwest, its manufacturing is decentralized to serve global markets efficiently. For the European and UK markets, production is primarily centered at a dedicated facility in San Adrián, Spain. In North America, products are manufactured at several facilities across the United States, reflecting its status as a major international food brand.