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Our story

January 1, 2015 by Mary

Our story

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 fresh 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.

Moving to Australia

When I moved from California to Melbourne with my Australian wife in 2006, authentic 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 selling fresh salsa at the local farmer’s market.

Bringing a little taste of California to Melbourne

From humble beginnings, we’re continuing our mission. My taste of California embraces my Mexican-American heritage and is always handmade with simple, recognisable ingredients.

We start with sourcing the best quality ingredients that are always combined in small batches to maintain quality and flavour. In the tradition of authentic Mexican cuisine, every product is cooked from scratch to bring you real food that is full of flavour, tastes better, is healthy and hopefully brings a smile to your face!

There are many things I love about Melbourne, now there are a few more things to love. Simple things, like heating up a frozen burrito, and eating it with fresh salsa … all bought at the local store!

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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, my Cal-Mex style food is always handmade in small batches using fresh, real ingredients. Every product is sealed by hand, every package is made to be opened and devoured. Reap the benefits of delicious, mouth-watering goodness!

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A big thank you to @usafoods for inviting Richie t A big thank you to @usafoods for inviting Richie to the first Gdayall podcast for 2021!
Gdayall is all about American food. Hosts Phil & Barbara take you on a journey and experience wholesome stories of how food brings Americans together in a land down under.
Listen to Richie as he talks salsa, burritos and growing up in California at https://usafoods.com.au/pages/gdayall-podcast!!
Don't forget Richie's full range of fresh salsas and frozen burritos is always available at USA Foods (one of our favourite stockists).
As we reflect on 2020, we say a big THANK YOU for As we reflect on 2020, we say a big THANK YOU for supporting our small business over the year.
We appreciate your support in the difficult year that 2020 was for many. Our hearts go out to everyone affected. We hope 2021 is a brighter year for all!! 🌞
In 2021, our mission remains  simple. Sharing my family's handmade Mexican food I grew up with in California. With  lessons learnt in 2020 thrown in. 
Prioritise your health, cherish family & friends, local community is important, you can make a difference, reach out and help when you can.
Happy New Year, Feliz año nuevo
Thanks
Mary & Richie
We hope everyone had a wonderful Xmas! My sister-i We hope everyone had a wonderful Xmas!
My sister-in-law gave us the best present this year. I'm supposed to be taking a short break from burritos, but I'll make an exception! We're going to spend the day playing our favourite new game - a perfect combination of dodgeball and a food fight!
Dear Santa, Thank you for stopping by on the busie Dear Santa,
Thank you for stopping by on the busiest night of the year!
We thought long and hard about the perfect snack for you. We decided on a burrito. The perfect combination of protein and carbs to fuel the rest of your journey. We hope you enjoyed it.
Stay safe out there Santa!!!
Olè
Mary & Richie
Richie's full range of frozen burritos is now at @ Richie's full range of frozen burritos is now at @usafoods - Beef & Cheddar, Bean & Cheese, Chicken & Rice, Bean & Vegan Cheese! 
@usafoods has supplied expats and lovers of all things North American with a little taste of America since 1997. Now including Richie's full range of burritos and fresh salsas - always locally made by a North American in Melbourne! 
Thank you Phil, Jeanette and Shawn for adding us to the USA Foods lineup!
How are you decorating your Christmas table this y How are you decorating your Christmas table this year? We're decorating our table with Richie's red and green salsas. Traditional Christmas colours, for a traditional Christmas celebration, to send off a VERY non-traditional year!
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