11 Hispanic-Owned Brands to Shop This (& Every) Month

We are teaming up with FreshDirect to show our favorite Hispanic-owned brands. From Siete Grain Free Taco Shells to Don Carvajal Café Costa Rican Light Roast Whole Bean Coffee, these Hispanic-owned brands are delivered right to your door. Order online or via their app to shop your go-to groceries.

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If you're anything like me, you’re always on the hunt for a new snack or drink to add to your pantry and fridge. You step into the grocery store, list in hand, and while you focus on getting the essentials you've scribbled down, you're never opposed to something new catching your eye. In the summer it might be a seasonal fruit or juice and in the winter a bakery item or cheese selection from the deli counter—either way, it's something you're excited to try once you get home.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month—which started September 15 and comes to a close on Oct 15—we’ve teamed up with FreshDirect to bring you our favorite locally made pantry must-haves. From Siete Grain Free Taco Shells to Don Carvajal Café Costa Rican Light Roast Whole Bean Coffee, these Hispanic-owned brands are delivered right to your door. Order online or via their app to shop your go-to groceries.

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1. Siete Grain Free Taco Shells

If you love a hard-shelled taco but struggle to find a gluten-free option, these grain-free shells from Siete are worth a try. Not only are they vegan and gluten-free, but they’re also made with avocado oil, cassava, and pumpkin. Each one is the ideal vessel for your favorite taco fillings.

2. Swoon Zero Sugar Half Tea & Half Lemonade

If you haven't mixed lemonade and iced tea together for a deliciously crisp, not-too-sweet, and refreshing beverage, you've been missing out. This half-and-half can from Swoon is the perfect drink to accompany your lunch and is sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegan, too.

3. Vista Hermosa Corn Tortillas

Made with nothing but corn, water, lime, and salt, Vista Hermosa tortillas are perfectly simple and delicious. They're also organic, vegan, and gluten-free, making them the perfect tortilla choice for entertaining or group dinners where dietary preferences and restrictions vary.

4. Tucson Tamale Black Bean & Cheese Tamales

Make a quick and easy lunch or dinner with these tamales from Tucson Tamale. The handmade tamales are made with spiced black beans and organic corn wrapped inside non-GMO red chile masa, making them both vegetarian and gluten-free.

5. Charlito's Cocina Dry Cured Black Truffle Sausage, Trufa Seca

Take your charcuterie board to the next level with this black-truffle salami. Made with pasture-raised pork and seasoned with black truffles and a mineral-rich sea salt, each bite is filled with complex flavors you won't be able to get enough of.

6. Don Carvajal Café Costa Rican Light Roast Whole Bean Coffee

Does your morning routine include pouring a hot cup of coffee? If the answer is yes (I'm not sure I trust you if the answer is no), try these Costa Rican beans. Each bag is filled with sustainably grown beans that are balanced in acidity, sweetness, and body and each sip holds notes of cherry, orange, and milk chocolate—need we say more?

7. Yu Bakery Ready to Bake Gluten Free YuBuns, Cheese, Frozen

If you love Brazilian Pão de Queijo (a cheese bread), you'll want to stock your freezer with a few boxes of these gluten-free goodies. The delicious buns are locally made in New York City with yuca (cassava) and real cheese for an easy-to-bake treat for any night of the week.

8. Tia Lupita Foods Cactus Tortilla Chips, Habanero

Continuing on the gluten-free track, these habanero tortilla chips are another snack you'll want in your pantry. They’re made from cactus (you read that right!), which has been used as a delicious superfood for centuries and is one of the most sustainable plants on the planet.

9. De La Calle Tepache, Original Ginger Manzana, Can

With a hint of warm ginger and a subtle sweetness, this apple juice is a unique refreshment you, your kids, and your guests will love.

10. Cholula Hot Sauce

Perfect on eggs, potatoes, soups, tacos, and even pizza, Cholula is often the unsuspected superstar of any condiment collection. The fiery sauce is made from a delicious blend of piquin peppers, chile arbol, and signature spices intended to enhance food flavors without overpowering them. If you love hot sauce, Cholula should always be on hand.

11. Vista Hermosa Totopos Tortilla Chips, Sea Salted

Last, but definitely not least, these salty tortilla chips are a must-have for any pantry. Totopos chips (and their tortillas above!) are made fresh from a nixtamalized process that dates back 3,000 years. This lends to the final product of a perfectly crunchy, crispy, and delicious chip.