Each and every day, approximately two tons of flour and corn tortillas leave the doors of
La Jalisciense's factory on Bagley Avenue. Some end up just down the street at
Honeybee Market/La Colmena, while others end up far across the state and even across the border.
"People come from all over the country to buy tortillas here," says Norma Abundis-Eshaki, who runs the business along with her siblings Sergio Abundis and Myrna Abundis-Alge. "Once someone took some to Mexico City, to the heart of Mexico."
Abundis-Eshaki says the toritllas are all natural, and have been since her father started the company in 1946. "Their flavor is a true flavor," she says. "There are no additional flavors of preservatives or chemicals."
Having been located in the neighborhood for more than 60 years, the Abundis family has seen lots of changes in Southwest Detroit -- in recent years, for the better. "There are quite a few new businesses in the Southwest Detroit area," says Abundis-Eshaki. "Growth generates more growth, which is good for everyone."
La Jalisciense makes white and yellow corn, whole wheat and white flour soft tortillas, as well as masa, the dough used to make tamales. The public is welcome to buy direct from the factory at 2650 Bagley, from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 313-237-0008.
Source: Norma Abundis-Eshaki, La Jalisciense
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
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