Shells

Only Ortega's taco shells are carefully placed in our freshness tray to cushion and protect them. The tray is vacuum-sealed to keep shells crisp. Open it up and enjoy the difference!

Moreover, Ortega shells are made the traditional way with 100% whole kernel corn. That's what gives our shells their distinctive flavor and texture.

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Ortega's Freshness Pack
Why do Ortega Taco Shells stay so crispy?
You can actually taste the difference our unique Freshness Pack makes. Only Ortega's taco shells are carefully placed in our freshness tray to cushion and protect them. The tray is then vacuum-sealed to keep shells crisp. Open it up and enjoy the difference.

Warming Taco Shells ~ Tacos are made two ways: with corn tortillas and with flour tortillas. Ortega corn tortillas are generally used in crisp tacos; Ortega flour tortillas are generally used in soft tacos. Both kinds of shells taste best when they’re warmed before filling.

To warm soft tacos in a microwave oven, lightly sprinkle each one with water (if desired), wrap a stack of tortillas in waxed paper and microwave on high power for 45 seconds. To heat in a conventional oven, sprinkle tortillas with water (if desired), wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and bake in preheated 300°F oven for 15 minutes.

To warm crisp taco shells, place shells on large microwave-safe plate and microwave on high power for 1 minute. For crispier shells, rearrange and heat for an additional 30 seconds. Or, place taco shells on baking sheet and bake in preheated 300°F conventional oven for 6 to 8 minutes.