Old El Paso Flour Tortillas

Old El Paso is a globally recognized brand that traces its cultural roots back to the border town of El Paso, Texas, and New Mexico. The brand was originally established in 1917 under the Mountain Pass Canning Company. Over the decades, it evolved from a local canning operation into a massive international label through various corporate mergers and acquisitions.

Today, the brand serves as a flagship line for Mexican-inspired cuisine in supermarkets worldwide. While it draws heavily on Tex-Mex heritage, the product manufacturing is decentralized. Most products for the North American market are produced in the United States, while products for the European and Australian markets are often manufactured in regional facilities, such as in San Adrian, Spain. Ownership has transitioned through major food conglomerates, moving from Pilsbury to its current status under the General Mills portfolio.