James Beard Award-Winning Yoli Tortilleria Expands Distribution of Chef-Crafted Product Line

Yoli Sea Salt Totopos, Yoli Macha Morita Totopos and Flour Tortillas can now be found on shelves in select Whole Foods Markets nationwide

Yoli Tortilleria – 2023 winner of the James Beard Award for Outstanding Bakery – was born from the desire to find fresh, quality tortillas co-founder Marissa Gencarelli remembered from her childhood in Sonora, México. The rich agricultural tradition of Sonora is similar to that of the Midwest, where Marissa moved with her husband and co-founder, Mark Gencarelli. However, the availability of the type of tortillas Marissa could easily find in tortillerias throughout México didn’t translate to Kansas City.

Marissa and Mark embarked on a mission to recreate the Sonoran-style flour tortillas from Marissa’s childhood and corn tortillas that truly showcase the quality of the corn, ensuring that every bite is a taste of genuine Mexican cuisine. Yoli products highlight the rich diversity in Mexican cuisine, crafted with quality, tradition, and a ‘stop-at-nothing’ attitude. Yoli adheres to ancient processes native to México while also embracing their Kansas City home by incorporating local and seasonal ingredients from the Midwest.

Now even more consumers can experience the quality, hand-crafted flavors of Yoli Tortilleria with the following products on shelves at select Whole Foods Markets nationwide:

• Yoli Sea Salt Totopos (SRP $5.99; 10oz.): The best chips start with the best ingredients. Yoli totopos start with non-GMO whole-kernel corn that is nixtamalized and stone-ground before being made into fresh tortillas. Our award-winning tortillas are then cut and fried to crispy perfection and hit with a touch of sea salt. (Dairy-free, vegan, GF)

• Yoli Macha Morita Totopos (SRP $5.99; 10oz.): Our award-winning non-GMO corn tortillas are cut and fried to crispy perfection before being dusted with our house-made Macha Morita seasoning featuring freshly ground morita peppers that deliver a smoky taste with a touch of spice. (Dairy-free, vegan, GF)

Additionally, Yoli’s signature fresh Sonoran-style flour tortillas can be found on grocery shelves (including select Whole Foods Markets) in Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Texas. Yoli flour tortillas are made old school style, honoring abuelitas from Sonora, Mexico who use simple ingredients to craft thin, chewy tortillas that are just as delicious wrapped around your favorite fillings as eaten on their own, hot off the comal.

• Yoli 6″ Flour Tortillas Made with Pork Fat (SRP $5.99; 12 x 8.6oz.): Yoli flour tortillas only use four simple ingredients: flour, water, pork leaf fat, and salt. This size is perfect for tacos. (Dairy-free)

• Yoli 6″ Flour Tortillas Made with Avocado Oil (SRP $6.99; 12 x 8.6oz.): Made with four simple ingredients: flour, water, avocado oil, and salt. With so few ingredients, quality matters. This size is perfect for tacos. (Dairy-free, vegan)

• Yoli 8″ Flour Tortillas Made with Pork Fat (SRP $6.99; 12 x 12oz.): Made with flour, water, pork leaf fat, and salt. This tortilla size is perfect for quesadillas and burritos. (Dairy-free)

• Yoli 8″ Flour Tortillas Made with Avocado Oil (SRP $7.99; 12 x 12oz.): Made with four simple ingredients: flour, water, avocado oil, and salt. This tortilla size is perfect for quesadillas and burritos. (Dairy-free, vegan)

Yoli Tortilleria produces stone-ground heirloom corn tortillas, Sonoran-style flour tortillas, totopos, salsas, and a variety of Mexican-inspired products. More details on the full Yoli Tortilleria product line can be found HERE. Visit Yoli’s retail experience in the historic Westside neighborhood of Kansas City and select products can be found in select grocery stores (store locator HERE) and online for nationwide shipping at eatyoli.com. Follow along on IG @yolitortilleria.