CASA ÁVILA

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Cooking Classes

Cook, learn, eat, drink! Cooking classes are perfect for date night, friends night, or family fun.

Cooking Class Gift Certificate — NEW classes coming in September 2025!

Give the gift of cooking! A Casa Ávila studio experience is perfect for date night, friends night, or family fun. Order now and receive a personalized PDF certificate via email to print or share. Each class includes 3 hours of instruction and cooking followed by a group meal. Redeem gift certificates by selecting a class via the online order form then click gift certificate as payment method. Past classes have included full meals in Mexican, Indian, Thai, Chinese, Tex-Mex, and Vegetarian cuisines.

40,00 €

Cooking Class Gift Certificate — NEW classes coming in September 2025!

Tortillas

Ready for taco night? Wrap your favorite fillings in a warm Casa Ávila tortilla.

1 dozen Flour tortillas

These homemade flour tortillas are so much better than store-bought. A simple combination of flour, salt, water, and Azorean butter create that silky texture you crave. Perfect for serving with fajitas or your favorite taco fillings! 12 tortillas per pack. Note: you can request traditional lard (banho de porco) instead of butter — no problem! To serve: GENTLY REHEAT ON A GRIDDLE OR SKILLET or WRAP IN DAMP TOWEL and MICROWAVE FOR 20-30 sec or until soft

3,00 €

1 dozen Mixed tortillas

Half flour & half corn (mitad y mitad) for soft flexibilty and bold corn flavor! The best of both worlds. Only 2 Tbsp of butter, water, and salt bring these delicious tortillas together. 12 tortillas per pack. To serve: GENTLY REHEAT ON A GRIDDLE OR SKILLET or WRAP IN DAMP TOWEL and MICROWAVE FOR 20-30 sec or until soft

4,00 €

1 dozen Corn tortillas

The original tortilla! Only 3 ingredients are used: imported Maseca corn flour, water, and salt. The perfect and most authentic option for your favorite tacos or enchiladas. Great for making chips or tostadas, too! 12 tortillas per pack. To serve: BRUSH WITH OIL, GENTLY REHEAT ON GRIDDLE OR SKILLET

5,00 €

Sauces

For dipping or topping!

Salsa Tatemada (7 oz)

Roasted and blended tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, and garlic with the spicy warmth of chipotle and whole dried guajillo, ancho, and arbol peppers. A perfect salsa for dipping with chips or topping your tacos! 7 oz glass jar. Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ REFRIGERATE / USE IN 5 DAYS or FREEZE SERVE WARM FOR BEST FLAVOR

3,50 €

Salsa Roja Taquera (7 oz)

Blended tomato, onion, garlic, green malagueta peppers, and cilantro cooked with a little olive oil to bring out that authentic taqueria flavor. Chef Celita’s favorite all around salsa! 7 oz glass jar. Spice level: 🌶️ REFRIGERATE / USE IN 5 DAYS or FREEZE SERVE WARM FOR BEST FLAVOR

3,50 €

Salsa Verde (7 oz)

This spicy and tangy salsa features blended tomatillos, onion, garlic, green malagueta peppers, and cilantro with a couple of chiles de arbol for added spice. Cooked in a bit of olive oil to bring out that authentic taqueria flavor. A great accompaniment for any taco or use it as a sauce for chicken enchiladas! 7 oz glass jar. Note: One 7 oz jar will cover up to 6 enchiladas. For a full dozen enchiladas Chef Celita recommends two 7 oz jars. Spice level: 🌶️🌶️ REFRIGERATE / USE IN 5 DAYS or FREEZE SERVE WARM FOR BEST FLAVOR

3,50 €

Birria Adobo

Want to experience the King of Tacos? An amazing blend of dried whole Guajillo, ancho, and arbol peppers and spices such as cinnamon and allspice come together in this adobo used for slow cooking meat for birria tacos. Your order comes with enough frozen adobo and additional spice packet to cook 2-3 lbs of meat. Recipe included! Note: Corn tortillas are the traditional choice in making birria tacos. Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ KEEP FROZEN UNTIL USE

10,00 €

Salsa Triple Dipper

Can’t decide? Try all 3 salsas: Tatemada, Roja Taquera, and Verde. 7 oz glass jars. REFRIGERATE / USE IN 5 DAYS or FREEZE SERVE WARM FOR BEST FLAVOR

9,00 €

Spice Blends

Mix in for max flavor!

Taco Seasoning Packet

Craving bold taco flavor? Here’s your ready-to-go spice blend that will magically turn every day into Taco Tuesday. Ingredients: garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne, red pepper flake, black pepper, salt. 🌮 Taco Recipe (Picadillo) 1. Saute 1 diced onion & 6 minced garlic cloves in olive oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. 2. Add 1 kg of freshly ground beef to the skillet, breaking up the meat and browning it while stirring into the onion and garlic. 3. Add a little more olive oil to the meat mixture and stir in the Taco Seasoning packet. 4. Add 1/2 cup water to the skillet, cover, and simmer over low heat for 20 min. Optional: Add a small diced potato for true TexMex picadillo! 5. Serve with crisp sliced lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, and warm Casa Ávila tortillas and salsas.

2,50 €

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Celita Ávila is a native Texan living in Terceira. She grew up in a small town where her grandmother was a cook in the county’s first Mexican cafe. After living in San Antonio, TX for 30 years, Celita retired to the island with her husband Victor and dog Henry. Homemade tortillas are her passion! Celita also served up authentic street tacos alongside friend Liz Moreira via TACO PATROAS 🌮 at Festa São Mateus 2024