When it comes to tortilla chips, not all are created equal. Most of today’s snack brands are mass-produced with seed oils like canola, sunflower, and soybean. These oils are cheap fillers—linked to inflammation, unstable at high heat, and far from what real heritage tortillas deserve.

At Hola Mija Chips, we chose a different path: grass-fed beef tallow and organic corn tortillas made by artisans with decades of experience. Tallow is a traditional, nutrient-rich cooking fat that has been used in Mexican kitchens for generations. It’s stable, flavorful, and gives each chip a clean crunch without the greasy aftertaste of seed oils.

Think about it like this: buying tortilla chips made with seed oils is like buying pasta from someone who’s never set foot in Italy or France. Tortillas are our birthright—we grew up with them, we know them, and we know what makes them authentic.

Why Tallow is Better than Seed Oils

• Nutrient-Dense: Tallow is loaded with fat-soluble vitamins that support energy and brain health.
• Stable at High Heat: Unlike seed oils, tallow doesn’t oxidize into harmful compounds when fried.
• Clean Flavor: You taste the tortilla, not the oil. That’s why our chips pair beautifully with salsa, guacamole, or just a sprinkle of Celtic salt.

The Doritos Story: A Lesson in Authenticity

Did you know Doritos were first created at Disneyland in the 1960s? A vendor fried leftover tortillas into chips—and history was made. But along the way, seed oils, artificial flavors, and additives replaced the original simplicity. What started as a Mexican-inspired snack was transformed into processed junk.

At Hola Mija, we’re reclaiming that origin story. Just as Italians protect their pasta and the French defend their bread, we’re defending tortillas—making them the way they should be: nixtamalized organic corn, fried in tallow, finished with Celtic salt.

Why Hola Mija is the Better Choice

We aren’t outsiders jumping into a market for profit. We are first-generation Latinos carrying forward our abuelita’s kitchen traditions. Every bag of Hola Mija is a piece of heritage:

• Seed-oil-free.
• Made from tortillas crafted by skilled hands in the heart of Boyle Heights.
• Inspired by family, made for families.

This isn’t just about chips—it’s about culture, tradition, and health.

So next time you reach for a snack, remember: tortilla chips aren’t just food. They’re history. They’re family. And they deserve to be made the right way.