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Our mission is simple. Handmade Mexican food I grew up with in California. Small batches, real food.

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When I moved from California to Melbourne with my Australian wife in 2006, fresh salsa was one thing we dearly missed seeing at the local store. We set ourselves a mission to bring a little taste of California to Melbourne, beginning with traditional fresh salsa.

Our taste of California embraces my Mexican-American heritage and is always handmade with simple, recognisable ingredients. Fresh and healthy ingredients make real food that tastes delicious.

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Favourite recipes

Scrambled eggs with fresh salsa
Fresh pasta with fresh salsa
California style cheese toast

Why Richie’s CAL-MEX FOODS?

Fresh and healthy flavours are key to the Mexican cuisine I grew up with in California. Made locally in Melbourne, our food is always handmade in small batches using fresh, real ingredients. Reap the benefits of delicious, mouth-watering goodness!

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Check back for the final Tamale Tuesday of 2024 on Check back for the final Tamale Tuesday of 2024 on Tuesday November 26!

Tamale Orders will open for delivery over two weeks in December.
👉 6 / 8 December (pre-Xmas)
👉 28 / 29 December (pre-NY)

What is Tamale Tuesday?
Orders open for Richie's Tamales a few times a year on a Tuesday! Meat, vegetarian and vegan options offered. Pre-order for delivery over following weeks. Keep an eye on socials or Contact Us to subscribe to the mailing list for a friendly reminder.

What is a Tamale? 
Hand-made tamales have been a significant part of Mexican life for thousands of years. The foundation of the tamal is masa or maize dough. It’s cushiony, soft and can be eaten alone or filled with vegetables, meat, or cheese. Many Indigenous tribes of Mesoamerica regarded maize as supremely sacred, believing that the Gods provided corn specifically to keep humans thriving.

We so appreciate your continued support of Tamale Tuesday and your patience ❤️

Best wishes
Mary & Richie

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New Stockist Alert: Welcome @edigrocer to our won New Stockist Alert: 
Welcome @edigrocer to our wonderful family of stockists! Edithvale Community Greengrocer are a wonderful local grocer who specialise in seasonal & local fruit, vegetables, pantry staples & wholefoods. They have also started carrying Richie's range of fresh & jarred salsas 😊!

This community grocery store operate in such a positive way with focus on an open, fair & sustainable food future for local farmers & families. They deliver locally, or pop in if you're in the area.

A big thanks to Jono and the wonderful team for joining Richie's family. A big thanks also to Eve @farmraiser.au for such valuable help with our supply chain!

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Richie's Burritos are now available at Barossa Fin Richie's Burritos are now available at Barossa Fine Foods at the Prahran Market! This fabulous deli has such a great range on offer - we're so excited to be part of it

Richie's yummy burritos are available warm to enjoy at the market or take home.
Choose from Beef & Cheddar, Chicken & Rice, Pork & Green Chile, Chorizo & Black Bean, Bean & Cheese.

Thanks Jill for the great smile! Thanks also to Jim and Abby for your wonderful support! 👍

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New Stockist Alert: Feast on Hampton is a Deli, Ca New Stockist Alert: Feast on Hampton is a Deli, Cafe & Wine Bar in the friendly leafy Hampton neighbourhood. Known for good food and good vibes, it only makes sense that good salsa is also on offer!

You can now find Richie's Fresh Salsas in Feast Deli. In the refrigerator right by the front entrance. Thanks Carla for the great smile! Thanks also to Jim and Abby for your wonderful support 👍!

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Richie's complete range of delicious, locally hand Richie's complete range of delicious, locally handmade goodies is on sale at @piedimontesnorthfitzroy until November 12! 

It's our little way of saying Thank You to everyone who has supported us at one of our favourite stockists over the years. Thank You also to the kind folk at Piedimonte's 🙏.
Next Tamale Tuesday Orders open on Tuesday Novembe Next Tamale Tuesday Orders open on Tuesday November 19. Apologies we had to reschedule from October 😞. 

What is Tamale Tuesday?
Orders open for Richie's Tamales a few times a year on a Tuesday! Meat, vegetarian and vegan options offered. Pre-order for delivery/pick-up the following week. Keep an eye on socials or Contact Us to subscribe to the mailing list for a friendly reminder.

What is a Tamale? 
Hand-made tamales have been a significant part of Mexican life for thousands of years. The foundation of the tamal is masa or maize dough. It’s cushiony, soft and can be eaten alone or filled with vegetables, meat, or cheese. Many Indigenous tribes of Mesoamerica regarded maize as supremely sacred, believing that the Gods provided corn specifically to keep humans thriving.

We so appreciate your continued support of Tamale Tuesday and your patience ❤️

Best wishes
Mary & Richie

#richiescalmexfoods #tamaletuesday #handmadefood #madeforyou #madeinmelbourne #supportsmall #supportindependent #realfood #goodfoodmatters #smallbatchfoods #localgoodness #melbournemexican #melbournetamales #melbournefoodies #melbournefood
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