We hope our food inspires you to care about
where food comes from and how it is produced.”
Growing up in California
In the heart of California, Mexican food is integral to the community and traditional salsa is a staple in the local diet. The perfect complement to every meal. Embracing my Mexican-American heritage and my love for traditional Mexican food, I started making my own version in my hometown of Sacramento many years ago.
Bringing a little taste of California to Melbourne
I met my Australian wife Mary in 2001. She was working in Sacramento, California and happened to move in next door to me! We decided to make the big move from California to Melbourne in 2006, timing the return to surprise my mom-in-law on the day of her special 60th birthday!
It didn’t take long for us to realise that traditional fresh salsa was one thing we dearly missed seeing at the local store. Inspired to start a “hobby” business, we registered my mom-in-law’s kitchen with the local council and started making fresh salsas on a very small scale. A little taste of California for the local farmer’s market.
Starting Richie’s Cal-Mex Foods
From humble beginnings, this “hobby” turned into Richie’s Cal-Mex Foods. A family-owned business, with a mission to bring a taste of Mexican-American food to Melbourne. Food that was a staple where I grew up in California. Fresh and jarred salsas, regular and gluten-free burritos, enchiladas, breakfast burritos and tamales.
Richie’s Salsa Kitchen now lives in a brick loft in the back of our home. A full commercial kitchen inside, this is where we our full range is produced. Quality food that embraces my Mexican-American heritage and is always handmade with simple, recognisable ingredients. We source the best quality local ingredients and cook everything in small batches.
In the tradition of my family’s humble recipes, every product is cooked from scratch to bring you real food that tastes better and hopefully brings a smile to your face!
