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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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The world has many exceptional, fantastic, delicio The world has many exceptional, fantastic, delicious types of food. Few are as perfect and versatile as burritos. 

For instance:
1. It is acceptable to eat a burrito for all 3 meals of the day. 
2. A burrito is perfect before or after exercise. 
3. A burrito is great before or after a night of too much drinking.
4. A burrito is good on dates or to eat solo. 
5. You can eat them standing up or sitting down. 
6. Burritos are perfect for camping, road trips and hikes.
7. The fundamental design of a burrito, a cylinder shape enclosing various fillings, is exceptional for its versatility. 

If you haven’t had a burrito recently, go ahead and treat yourself. 
My suggestion ... always keep a handful of Richie's burritos in your freezer! 

Follow the link on our profile page your nearest stockist 😉
One of the best independent local grocers around m One of the best independent local grocers around makes sure Richie's salsa is easy to find!
Our frozen burritos are also  close by. 👍

@fredericksrichmond - best grocer in Richmond!
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Is it just me, or have evenings in Melbourne start Is it just me, or have evenings in Melbourne started feeling like winter is not too far away? 
You too? 
Let me suggest brrr-itos to warm up your evenings! Incredibly tasty, delicious, warm and filling. 
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New stockist announcement... @the_happyapple Newpo New stockist announcement... @the_happyapple Newport are now stocking Richie's fresh salsas and frozen burritos. 

A big thank you to Chloe and her amazing team at Newport! 

Find Richie's frozen  burritos at all Happy Apple locations - Newport, Ascot Vale, Seddon. 
Find fresh salsas at Newport & Seddon. 😁
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Richie's Burrito & Salsa tasting tomorrow Sat 30/4 Richie's Burrito & Salsa tasting tomorrow Sat 30/4 from 10am ... @the_happyapple Seddon.

Perfect timing ... their shiny brand new deli just opened recently. We might need to do a bit of shopping of our own while we're there 😉.
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Richie’s Tamale-of-the-Quarter is currently on h Richie’s Tamale-of-the-Quarter is currently on hold.
A HUGE thank you to everyone who has ordered tamales over the last couple of years. 

Due to overwhelming demand for Richie’s range of Cal-Mex goodies, we have had to temporarily pause Richie’s Tamale orders. Please bear with us while we refresh and re-set. 

We'll announce updates to Richie’s Tamale orders over coming months. In the meantime, you can still pick up our full range of fresh salsas and frozen burritos at your favourite stockist. 
 
Best Wishes
Mary & Richie
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