Discover authentic Mexican food at Tortea

Each of our dishes is the result of a careful, artisanal process. We bring together traditional Mexican recipes, the creativity of our kitchen and the outstanding local ingredients of Cantabria. Discover an explosion of unique flavors, from slow-cooked dishes to homemade marinades that will take you straight to Mexico without leaving Santander.

Our Products

TORTAS

* WHAT WE CALL SNACKS IN MEXICO

BIRRIA torta

Our signature recipe, slow-cooked to perfection. Tender beef short rib, marinated for hours and served with melted cheese, avocado, onion and fresh cilantro. We serve it with its traditional hot broth for dipping, so you can enjoy its one-of-a-kind texture.

carnitas torta

Made with pork belly, patiently slow-cooked in its own fat until crisp on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender inside. Served with fresh onion, cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

TACOS

BIRRIA taco

The taco you have to try. Shredded Cantabrian beef with onion, cilantro and a squeeze of lime, served with a portion of its cooking broth for dipping. Pure artisanal flavor!

carnitas taco

Our homemade pork carnitas, slow-cooked in their own fat, served in a tortilla with the classic, refreshing toppings of onion, cilantro and lime.

GOBERNADOR taco

Pure creativity. Fresh shrimp flambéed with tequila, wrapped in smooth melted Cantabrian cheese. Served with beans, peppers and caramelized onion, then topped with homemade chipotle mayo. Winner of Spain’s Best Taco 2026 award.

beef tongue taco

A treat for true taco lovers. Tongue slow-cooked until incredibly tender, served with chopped cilantro and onion.

cochinita taco

Our juicy cochinita pibil, marinated in achiote with just the right citrus kick, balanced by the crunch of pickled red onion.

more goodies

huarache (carnitas or cochinita)

An oval-shaped handmade corn masa base, topped with refried beans, your choice of tender carnitas or juicy cochinita pibil, and finished with cheese, crema and salsa. A must-try from the streets of Mexico!

CHEESE CRUST (BIRRIA, Cochinita or Nopales)

For cheese lovers. A delicious, generous layer of cheese grilled until crispy, filled with our famous birria, cochinita or tender nopales (Mexican cactus). You’ll be amazed!

desserts

VANILLA FLAN

The perfect finishing touch. Made from Grandma’s secret recipe, this homemade vanilla flan has a creamy texture and traditional caramel topping you’ll fall in love with.

AGUAS FRESCAS

HORCHATA

WATERMELON

HIBISCUS

MARGARITA