CraftedTamales de Pollo Verde
Lime-marinated chicken thighs shredded into a tomatillo verde sauce with poblano and cilantro in tender masa husks.
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Rooted in Maiz since 1998
Authentic Latin flavors crafted from sacred corn traditions.
Tamales, burritos, pupusas, and salsas handmade in Salt Lake City with non-GMO maiz, slow-simmered fillings, and the love that comes from family kitchens.
3
Family Generations
2K+
Daily Tamales
150+
Mountain West Retailers
Featured Product
The Perfect Tamal
Stone-ground masa, slow-braised filling, hand wrapped in corn husk.
Menu Highlights
Our Signature Foods
Every bite carries the warmth of our kitchens and the vibrancy of the markets we grew up in.
SignatureAvailable in Pork · Chicken · Jalapeño & Cheese
The Perfect Tamal
We start with heritage corn, nixtamalized in small batches, then layer slow-braised fillings and wrap each tamal by hand in sun-dried husks.
Medium HeatBest Seller
Guajillo-braised pork shoulder simmered with roasted garlic, orange peel, and ancho chile demi.
Filling Highlight
Guajillo pork shoulder
- ✦Non-GMO stone-ground masa
- ✦Slow-braised pork & chicken
- ✦Hand-wrapped and steamed
- ✦Retail-ready chilled packs
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Stone-ground masa
Nixtamalized Utah-grown corn milled at dawn for peak aroma.
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Slow braise
12-hour kettle braises layer depth into every filling.
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Hand wrap
Sun-dried corn husks folded, tied, and steam-finished to order.
Nixtamalized in-house
Crafted
CraftedTamales Dulces de Fresa
Sweet masa with fresh strawberries, piloncillo, and a touch of vanilla for a delightful dessert tamal that celebrates seasonal fruit.
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CraftedTamales Dulces de Piña
Golden pineapple chunks folded into sweet masa with piloncillo, canela, and hints of coconut for an authentic tropical experience.
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Our Story
From the cornfields to your table
Maíz is sacred. We honor it through every recipe we share.
De Maiz began as a single stall at a local mercado. Our grandmother taught us that food is ceremony—the aromas of masa, simmering roja, and grilled jalapeños pulling families together.
Today we scale those traditions with intention. We mill our own corn, fold masa with hands that know the craft, and partner with communities that crave the real flavors of home.
100% heritage corn
Timeline
- 1998
Mercado stall opens
Grandma Elena sells her first dozen tamales.
- 2006
Commercial kitchen
We grow into a full production kitchen in LA.
- 2018
Retail launch
Packaged tamales land in specialty grocers across CA.
- 2022
Salt Lake City HQ
We relocate production to the Wasatch Front.
- 2024
Regional deli rollout
Supplying chilled tamales and salsas to Mountain West partners.
Our Promise
Crafted with care at every step
From soil to steam, we obsess over the details that make every bite unforgettable. We believe that true flavor comes from respecting the ingredients.
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Quality Ingredients
Heritage corn, responsibly sourced meats, and seasonal produce from local farms.
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Authentic Technique
Nixtamalization, slow braises, hand pressing—all done the way our family taught us.
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Community
We reinvest in Latinx-owned farms, kitchens, and youth culinary programs.
Crafted Collections
Small-batch releases & seasonal specials
Limited runs inspired by harvests, holidays, and collaborations with our favorite chefs.
Seasonal Batch
Mole Negro Tamales
Oaxacan cacao, toasted sesame, and chile chilhuacle folded into velvet mole negro masa.
Seasonal Batch
Verde Breakfast Pupusa
Queso oaxaca, roasted poblano, cage-free eggs, and charred tomatillo salsa verde.
Seasonal Batch
Smoked Salsa Trio
Chipotle-honey roja, guajillo-tamarind, and pineapple-habanero for the perfect flight.
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Contact
Find us in deli cases across the Mountain West.
Wholesale and retail partnerships welcome. Tell us about your community and we’ll stock it with Salt Lake City-made favorites.
- Ownership
- Family-owned
- Certification
- USDA Certified
- Availability
- Mountain West Partners