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LALA Crema Mexicana Brings Flavor Fiesta to Southern California Nov. 5 – Dec. 7

DALLAS, Texas, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Smart cooks appreciate products that are premium-quality and versatile, and during the busy holiday season, that is even more important. LALA® Crema Mexicana tops that list, and this year, Southern California shoppers are being given a fun opportunity to experience, taste and learn about this rich, creamy and authentic dairy delight.

Image caption: LALA Crema Mexicana is the perfect addition to your holiday meal.

LALA Crema Mexicana brings unique benefits to home cooks, including

Consistency: Pourable Crema Mexicana is thinner than sour cream, allowing it to be elegantly drizzled over dishes
Flavor: It has a milder, less acidic taste, allowing the dish to shine while complementing its flavor.
Heat stability: Crema’s higher fat content keeps it from curdling in hot soups and sauces, a problem that often occurs with sour cream.

LALA® Crema Mexicana can be used to bring down the heat of spicy dishes, add richness to soups and salad dressings, and even as the base of strawberries and cream for a more balanced sweetness and a silky texture.

Throughout the holiday season, the LALA® Crema Mexicana Flavor Fiesta will be visiting area grocery stores with a custom food truck serving delicious tamales with crema and other toppings. While shoppers learn about the versatility of a quality crema, they can play fun yard games, including the LALA® Flavor Fiesta “Stack the Crema” Challenge. Participants have 30 seconds to stack as many giant LALA® Mexican Crema containers as they can into a stable tower. If their tower stands tall when the timer ends — they win a prize!

Additionally, those who purchase LALA® Crema Mexicana during the Flavor Fiesta will walk away with a holiday gift package, including a LALA®-branded wooden cooking spoon and potholder all stored in a LALA® tote bag (while supplies last).

Southern California cooks are invited to try delicious new ways to use crema, with recipes including Birria de Res, Chilaquiles, Choriqueso Empanadas and Sopes de Pollo, all using LALA® Crema Mexicana.

The LALA® Flavor Fiesta will be visiting 20 area stores across 16 cities, ranging from Riverside to Los Angeles to San Diego between Nov. 5 and Dec. 7, 2025.

Participating stores include:

Victorville: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 at Food 4 Less, 14738 La Paz Drive.
Ontario: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 7 at Food 4 Less, 2246 S. Euclid Ave.
Riverside: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 at Food 4 Less, 4250 Van Buren Blvd.
Riverside: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 9 at Food 4 Less, 3900 Chicago Ave.
Santa Ana: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at Walmart, 3600 W. McFadden Ave.
Paramount: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 13 at Walmart, 14501 Lakewood Blvd.
Pico Rivera: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 14 at Walmart, 8500 Washington Blvd.
Baldwin Park: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at Walmart, 3250 Big Dalton Ave.
Burbank: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 16 at Walmart, 1301 N. Victory Place.
Rialto: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Walmart, 1366 S. Riverside Ave.
Colton: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at Walmart, 1120 S. Mount Vernon Ave.
Perris: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 at Walmart, 1800 N. Perris Blvd.
Brawley: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 23 at Walmart, 250 Wildcat Drive.
San Diego: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 at Food 4 Less, 4995 Shawline St.
El Cajon: 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at Food 4 Less, 444 Broadway.
San Diego: 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at Food 4 Less, 312 Euclid Ave.
National City: 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 at Food 4 Less, 1320 E. 30^th

LALA U.S. eagerly anticipates the opportunity to introduce its crema to a new generation of cooks.

“Crema Mexicana is one of the best-kept secrets in Mexican cooking — it’s what gives so many favorite dishes their rich, creamy flavor,” said Flavia Panza, Chief Marketing Officer of LALA U.S. “We want to show home cooks how easy it is to bring that same authentic taste home with LALA® Crema Mexicana.”

Interviews are available in both English and Spanish. High resolution graphics, recipes and product samples are available upon request.

About LALA, U.S., INC.

Based in Dallas, LALA U.S., Inc. produces and distributes a wide variety of dairy-based products throughout the United States. Nationally distributed products include LALA®-branded yogurt smoothies, yogurts, crema Mexicana, milk, and cheeses. LALA U.S., Inc. is a subsidiary of Grupo LALA, a leading international foods company, with significant operations in Mexico, Brazil, and the United States.

Learn more at: https://www.lalafoods.com/products/lala-crema-mexicana/

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Tacomasa Cantina Opens in Cypress, California

23-0113-s2p-Tacomasa-Cantina-800x600.jpg /ScoopCloud/ -- For years, Tacomasa has been saving Southern Californians a trip south of the border. With the Tijuana-inspired cuisine served up at Tacomasa Taqueria in Long Beach, Ivan Flores and his team have brought the flavors of northern Mexico to diners in Orange County.

Now, people further inland have the opportunity to enjoy the flavors of Baja California without making the drive to Long Beach - or across the border.

Tacomasa opened its second location - Tacomasa Cantina - in Cypress on February 16, 2023.

The new location serves up the same signature dishes as Tacomasa Taqueria, including tacos, burritos, mulitas, tortas, and quesadillas. The restaurant takes their flour and handmade corn tortillas, and fills them with fresh ingredients and top-grade meat. The salsas and guacamole are made daily from scratch, too.

As the cantina in its name suggests, patrons can also expect a variety of drink options, including micheladas, margaritas, palomas, mojitos, and more. Tacomasa Cantina also offers cerillitos, or beer rimmed with in house escarchados and toppings like mango, Tajin, or even Hot Cheetos.

Diners and drinkers alike can find Tacomasa Cantina at 5895 Katella Avenue, Suite B in Cypress. The new location is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Cantina is closed on Sundays.

Not only can patrons order and dine at the new Cypress location, but they will soon have the option to order online - https://www.tacomasa.com/hours-and-locations/.

Tacomasa(TM) Taqueria remains open in Long Beach and keeps the same hours as Tacomasa Cantina. Tacomasa also offers catering services.

To learn more about the new Tacomasa Cantina in Cypress, call (714) 723-6355 or visit https://www.tacomasa.com/.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eattacomasa/

For years, Tacomasa has been saving Southern Californians a trip south of the border. With the Tijuana-inspired cuisine served up at Tacomasa Taqueria in Long Beach, Ivan Flores and his team have brought the flavors of northern Mexico to diners in Orange County. Tacomasa opened its second location — Tacomasa Cantina — in Cypress on February 16, 2023.

Related link: https://www.tacomasa.com/

Ketolicious Kitchens Launches Keto Mexican Comfort Food Product Line

GILBERT, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Ketolicious Kitchens recently launched a new brand - Sonora™ - that caters to the Keto and low-carb lifestyle, specifically those looking for authentic Mexican fare. Founded by Lupita Aguilera Hicks, she shares that the basis of her product line all started at home. Some of her family members experienced serious complications from heart disease and diabetes and she even observed close friends who died from related complications from the disease.

After diabetes claimed her grandmother's life, she made it a personal mission to help not just her mother and friends manage their health through better food, but to bring these healthy, new choices to the world.

Lupita said she tried to find off-the-shelf options that would allow her to create family favorites, but she came up short each time. She sought healthy choices combined with the flavors and comfort from her childhood in Sonora, Mexico. After much experimenting on her own, she realized she could create great tasting keto meals that didn't taste like keto substitutes.

"For me, Sonora means flavor, family and home," Lupita says. "And, it's healthier comfort food."

The current Sonora™ product line consists of four dry mixes for tortillas, tamales, pan dulce (sweet bread) and bolillos (French bread). And, people who buy the mixes don't need to add eggs or milk. All that's needed is a little water (and love!).

The dry mix ingredients are natural and include items such as almond flour, eggs, yeast and salt - real ingredients for people who want to enjoy the flavors of Mexico without the heavy carbs. There's one-gram net carbs per tortilla; 4 grams net carbs per tamale; 8 grams net carbs per pan dulce; and one-gram net carbs per bolillo.

Mike Hicks, Lupita's husband, directs product development and experienced first-hand how a low-carb ketogenic diet could help him to lose weight and lower his A1C numbers.

These simple and delicious "just add water" recipes are perfect for anyone who is trying to reduce their carb intake, reduce inflammation and improve their overall health.

"The Sonora brand gives people healthier choices when it comes to home-made desserts and breads," he says. "Plus, they taste as good or better than the traditional carb-heavy versions. There's enormous potential here."

About Ketolicious Kitchens, LLC:

Ketolicious Kitchens, LLC is a Mexican-American/Native American, woman-owned company proudly based in Gilbert, Arizona. All products are low carb and no sugar added.

MORE INFORMATION:

Sonora Kitchen: https://sonorakitchen.com/

Ketolicious Kitchens: https://ketoliciouskitchens.com/

Ketolicious Kitchens recently launched a new brand - Sonora™ - that caters to the Keto and low-carb lifestyle, specifically those looking for authentic Mexican fare. Founded by Lupita Aguilera Hicks, she shares that the basis of her product line all started at home. Some of her family members experienced serious complications from heart disease and diabetes and she even observed close friends who died from related complications from the disease.

Related link: https://ketoliciouskitchens.com/

COYOTAS Tortillas is Naturally San Diego’s Pitch Slam People’s Choice!

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On April 7, at the "Naturally San Diego" 2nd Annual Pitch Slam, "COYOTAS" Cassava Tortillas, took the People's Choice Award in this Shark Tank style event, showcasing Southern California's emerging and promising natural products companies and their owners in front of a board of experts and a live audience. The sole purpose of this event is for the local community to support and drive growth in their industry.

Janet Flores Pavlovich, Founder of "COYOTAS" took the stage with the opening question "Who here eats Tacos?" to which the whole crowd replied excitedly about their love for Tacos.

"COYOTAS" Cassava Flour Tortillas are Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan and Paleo Tortillas made locally in San Diego, created for the purpose of dignifying the Tortilla and show how an authentic one should be already in the specialty food market.

Janet continued by saying: "We are the ONLY tortilla company in the market that offers a clean label 4 ingredients tortilla, authentic, with great flavor, great texture. The texture is so soft and pliable that your taco won't fall apart; since it's a deal breaker if it does."

Janet went back to her hometown of Hermosillo, Sonora in Mexico to learn how to make tortillas from the source. Women called "Tortilleras" who have been making tortillas by hand for generations.

Inspired by living in California and its lifestyle, she decided to put a spin to the traditional tortilla recipe by making it gluten free and grain free by using cassava flour to, and by being made in a facility operated by her and cofounder/husband Alfredo Contreras, they can assure the quality of each tortilla being produced, and in her own words: "We have very high standards for Tortillas."

The company Started in January 2020 in Farmers Markets, hand pressing every single tortilla, and were able to gather all the feedback firsthand and saw the love for the product.

But a couple of months later all shut down because of COVID and they had to create a solution when they decided to rely on ecommerce to be able to reach the customers they had at the moment.

At the same time, several specialty food markets started reaching out due to their own customers requesting that COYOTAS be in their retail stores.

Currently most of the business covers around 60 specialty food retail stores in Southern California mostly San Diego and Los Angeles area, focusing on growing organically, by saturating the area before expanding to new territories, being able to meet the customers' needs and satisfaction before taking the next step, and keeping on the integrity and simplicity of our products, in the words of Janet: "We don't want to be the small fishing boat catching a big whale and eventually sink."

She added: "Want to build a company that we are truly proud of, connecting to our community, we want to use only clean ingredients in our products, and most of all have fun. What we do are Tortillas... but radically better and with Good Vibes."

The pitch concluded with a series of questions from the board regarding the views and direction, growth and scalability for the company, in which she replied that COYOTAS is at 60% capacity already making plans for the next step in volume and efficiency without affecting quality that our customers know them for.

Another member of the panel mentioned she was hesitant of the Tortillas since most of the Gluten/Grain Free Vegan in the category are dry and fall apart, she was tremendously surprised at how delicious and fantastic they were, leading to the question, How is COYOTAS communicating to consumers that they will not be sacrificing their love for tortillas by consuming these? To what Janet replied: "We have been very lucky that our own loyal customers have been our voice to new customers, especially since in proximity they too look for similar products. Also, we currently offer 1 Free Pack of Tortillas on our website for them to be able to try before committing to a full purchase, since we trust our product and brand so much and by doing constantly demos at the retail stores where you can find COYOTAS."

MORE INFORMATION:

https://eatcoyotas.com/

Instagram: @eatcoyotas

Facebook: @eatcoyotas

TikTok: @eatcoyotas

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On April 7, at the "Naturally San Diego" 2nd Annual Pitch Slam, "COYOTAS" Cassava Tortillas, took the People's Choice Award in this Shark Tank style event, showcasing Southern California's emerging and promising natural products companies and their owners in front of a board of experts and a live audience. The sole purpose of this event is for the local community to support and drive growth in their industry.

Related link: https://eatcoyotas.com/

El Pollo Grill is THE San Diego Mexican Food Spot for 2022 Foodies

CHULA VISTA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The team at El Pollo Grill knows that a new year brings with it new opportunities for patrons to have wonderful culinary adventures at their 3 dining establishments (Lemon Grove, Otay Ranch, and Bonita Rd. in Chula Vista). Although the focus is on the future, El Pollo Grill has a rich history that continues to shape the business.

Family owned-and-operated, El Pollo Grill first opened its doors in 1987 when founders Rafael and Constanza Lopez assumed control of a small existing restaurant in Lemon Grove called Pollo Charro. In addition to serving their signature marinated and flame broiled chicken (prepared "The Lopez Family Way"), the couple reshaped the menu to incorporate recipes that had been in their families for generations. El Pollo Grill quickly found great success as both a restaurant and food catering company, eventually opening up two more locations.

El Pollo Grill provides a variety of dishes lovingly prepared in the kitchen and served for dine-in customers as well as takeout and delivery orders. In addition to classics such as tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, they also have flame broiled chicken meals for individuals and families along with wildly popular weekly specials. El Pollo Grill is also the home of the 619 Cali Quake Burrito Challenge and the #TatisTacos giveaway during the MLB season.

Food catering is another vital part of what El Pollo Grill offers, with individuals and businesses across the San Diego region relying on them to prepare dishes for events and other gatherings. Thinking "outside the tortilla" and wanting to meet the needs of as many patrons as possible, El Pollo Grill's catering menu goes beyond Mexican cuisine to include BBQ, Italian, fresh fish of the day, and even breakfast options.

As their website indicates, El Pollo Grill cares deeply about giving back as much as possible to the incredible communities it serves. They recognize how much San Diego has given to their family over the years, and in turn are proud to frequently participate in fundraising efforts with local youth sports organizations, schools, non-profit organizations, and more. Those with fundraising ideas looking for support can contact El Pollo Grill by phone or online. The company also gives out complimentary meals to those in need via nominations through social media.

This year El Pollo Grill is excited to continue serving its cherished family recipes to long-time customers and new patrons alike. While it has been close to 35 years since Rafael and Constanza Lopez began their restaurant & catering adventure, the team remains fully committed to crafting top-quality dishes made from the freshest and most flavorful ingredients available. For those in Lemon Grove, Chula Vista, and across San Diego, there is truly no better spot for Mexican food year round.

El Pollo Grill currently has 3 locations in the greater San Diego area. El Pollo Grill - Bonita is located at 3041 Bonita Rd Ste 105 in Chula Vista, and can be reached by calling (619) 653-1902. El Pollo Grill - Lemon Grove is located at 7836 Broadway in Lemon Grove, and can be reached by calling (619) 697-7153. El Pollo Grill - Otay Ranch is located at 2015 Birch Rd Ste 2003 in Chula Vista, and can be reached by calling (619) 934-1300.

For more information visit https://www.elpollogrill.com/

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https://www.elpollogrill.com/bonita-new

https://www.elpollogrill.com/otay-ranch

The team at El Pollo Grill knows that a new year brings with it new opportunities for patrons to have wonderful culinary adventures at their 3 dining establishments (Lemon Grove, Otay Ranch, and Bonita Rd. in Chula Vista). Although the focus is on the future, El Pollo Grill has a rich history that continues to shape the business.

Related link: https://www.elpollogrill.com/

XLNT Foods’ Website Gets Facelift Just in Time for National Tamale Day

LONG BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- XLNT Foods, the oldest continuously operating Mexican food brand in the United States, is no stranger in the supermarket aisle. It's been producing small batch tamales and chili con carne with the same authentic recipe since 1894, but knows its marketing could benefit from more variety. That's why it has recently refreshed its website and plans to launch an online store too.

XLNT Foods is excited about this year's National Tamale Day on March 23, which coincides with the site's new look and feel. The website now features fresh photography highlighting its products, a store locator, updated product information pages, and a blog filled with favorite customer recipes, contests and announcements. There's also a new XLNT Foods' Gear Page showcasing a variety of apparel, housewares and other accessories.

"It isn't easy trying to keep a 127-year-old company going, but we know the need to evolve is part of that mission," says Vincent Passanisi, president of XLNT Foods. "In creating the new website, we've tried to meet ever changing wants and needs, while still preserving the spirit and flavor of what has come before."

The company prides itself on recipes that have stood the test of time and attributes that to its small batch cooking. The popular beef tamale includes a signature spice blend, and is an amazing value with 55 percent savory beef filling. The newest addition to the product line is a spicy chicken tamale with a tomato-based fill of chicken, potatoes and diced jalapeños. Both items are still wrapped by hand, in Southern California not far from where the company began.

As a small-family owned and operated business, XLNT Foods' leaders hope that this is the beginning of many new things ahead and reports that the new website is designed for all platforms - desktops, tablets and mobile phones. The website embraces the new, yet still maintains its old-school vibe and values.

"We believe that personal relationships are still the most important part of business," Passanisi shares. "Good food, drink and shared experiences are the stuff of life. We want to do more for our loyal customers, who have supported our products for so many years. This is just the beginning."

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XLNT-Foods-Corp-119636533786.

About XLNT Foods

XLNT Foods is the oldest continuously operating Mexican food brand in the United States, and one of the oldest companies in Southern California. For more than 125 years, its produced delicious, home-style Mexican foods which include small batch tamales and Chili Con Carne.

For more information: https://www.xlntfoods.com

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*Photo Caption: XLNT Foods - Tamales, Chili and Chili Con Carne.

XLNT Foods, the oldest continuously operating Mexican food brand in the United States, is no stranger in the supermarket aisle. It's been producing small batch tamales and chili con carne with the same authentic recipe since 1894, but knows its marketing could benefit from more variety.

Related link: https://www.xlntfoods.com/