Types

Mexican tortillas come in all shapes, colors and packaging. Two of the most popular tortillas are corn tortillas and flour tortillas. While corn Mexican tortillas are slightly mealier and maize-hued (unless they are bluish-grey blue corn tortillas or corn tortillas in white coloring), flour tortillas (de harina tortillas) are smoother and lighter. For those who crave the nutrition in unrefined grain, wheat tortillas and even less processed whole wheat tortillas are becoming popular. Nutrition-conscious Mexican food lovers may also consider wrapping their enchiladas and burritos with fat free tortillas, low calorie tortillas, rice tortillas or spinach tortillas. De maiz tortillas (corn tortillas) as well as flour tortillas can be pressed or fried. Fried tortillas make great chicken tortilla dishes, while press tortillas are better for lathering on cheese, Mole or Verde sauce.