Founded in 1957 by Avelino Maldonado, La Criolla is a Latino-owned business renowned for its unwavering commitment to quality. Maldonado began his journey by selling spices out of the trunk of his car in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood. Within a few months, he leased a small warehouse and opened its doors in Chicago's Fulton Market area, at the corner of Randolph and Peoria.
La Criolla was established to cater to independent grocers serving Chicago's growing Hispanic market. In the same year, La Criolla introduced its specially formulated Adobo La Criolla Seasoning, which continues to be one of its most popular items.
While spices remain the cornerstone of La Criolla, the product line has expanded to include a wide variety of beans, peas, olives, olive oil, vanilla, honey, giardiniera, and more. In 2018, La Criolla moved to a 23,000 sq. ft. facility in Alsip, IL, enhancing its capabilities as a manufacturer, importer, and co-packer.
As a family-owned business, La Criolla upholds the high standards of quality established in 1957. The company takes special pride in bottling all its spices in glass bottles to preserve the best flavor, using only the highest-quality ingredients. No artificial additives, preservatives, or dyes are added, allowing customers to taste the difference.
La Criolla is proudly known as "El Orgullo de su olla" or "The pride of your kitchen." Discover the beauty of Latin flavors with our homemade food recipes that bring families and friends together.
PREP TIME5 mins
COOK TIME10 mins
TOTAL TIME15 mins
YIELDS1 Serving
2 skirt steak
3 limes
1216 corn tortillas
La Criolla Adobo
La Criolla Adobo y Sazón
1. Cut the skirt steak into 4-inch strips.
2. Squeeze lime juice on skirt steak strips
3. Season meat with La Criolla Adobo (or La Criolla Adobo y Sazón) according to your taste.
4. Grill steak to the desired doneness (preferably medium well).
5. Remove from grill and let the steak rest a bit, then slice against the grain into thin strips.
6. Add salt to taste (optional).
7. Fill warmed corn tortillas with some steak.
8. Top with any additional toppings like cilantro, onions, and a squeeze of lime.
9. ¡Disfruta! Enjoy!