Cynthia Rebolledo

freelance journalist in Orange County and Los Angeles covering food and culture

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Long in demand for his custom-made tortilla equipment, Guillermo Campbell builds all of his machines with American-made parts.

This Peruvian immigrant has made LA's best tortilla-making machines for nearly 50 years

Long in demand for his custom-made tortilla equipment, Guillermo Campbell builds all of his machines with American-made parts.

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"I look at the tortilla and work with its natural texture. It becomes a collaboration where the tortilla may suggest things."

Joe Bravo is more than just the world's greatest tortilla artist

"I look at the tortilla and work with its natural texture. It becomes a collaboration where the tortilla may suggest things."

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How did the Inland Empire's oldest Mexican restaurant get so good at making tortillas?

Four generations of women have made tortillas for Mitla Cafe in San Bernardino

How did the Inland Empire's oldest Mexican restaurant get so good at making tortillas?

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