Ruiz Foods is an American food production and service company based in

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, founded in 1964 by Louis Ruiz and his son, Fred. As of April 2010, it was the top seller of frozen Mexican dishes in the US and Canada. Under the brand names of El Monterey and Tornados it produces around 200 frozen Mexican foods for grocery stores throughout the US and Canada. These foods include

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enchilada An enchilada (, ) is a Mexican dish consisting of a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce. Enchiladas can be filled with various ingredients, including meats, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, or combinations. ...

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tamale A tamale, in Spanish tamal, is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa, a dough made from nixtamalized corn, which is steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf. The wrapping can either be discarded prior to eating or used as a plate. Tamale ...

s. Ruiz Foods' main 300,000 sq ft (28,000 m²) manufacturing facility meets the needs of the Eastern and Midwestern US with two more facilities in

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