The Best Tortilla Warmers

Nordic Ware 10-Inch Microwave Tortilla Warmer

Keep It Simple

With its durable plastic construction and microwave-safe design, you can't go wrong with Nordic Ware's 10" tortilla warmer.

Best Overall

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Ok, follow us here on this one. Just because the name is Nordic Ware doesn’t mean it can’t be a fully legitimate tortilla warmer. In fact, it’s one of the best we found. Capable of fitting about a dozen tortillas all the way up to burrito size (10 inches), the Nordic Ware uses a microwave-safe, BPA-free, hard-shell plastic casing to heat up tortillas and keep them warm all through dinner. It’s also dishwasher-safe if you keep it on the top rack.

Pros:

• Made in the USA
• Great for pancakes, too
• Also Melamine-free

Cons:

• Not for use in stove
• Suggest washing a few times before using

RSVP International Red Stoneware Tortilla Warmer

RSVP Accepted

Both microwave- and oven-safe, the RSVP International Red Stoneware tortilla warmer gives you the versatility you need.

Best Stoneware

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We love using stoneware. We love cooking in it because of its even convection properties, and we love serving in it because it’s beautiful and timeless. So obviously, we’re big fans of RSVP International’s stoneware unit. Made of red glazed ceramic stoneware, it works just as well in the microwave as it does in the oven (though temperatures should not exceed 350 degrees). It holds up to 20 tortillas (which is about right for our table), and it’s also dishwasher-safe. We also use it to warm & serve dinner rolls and mashed potatoes.

Pros:

• Available in red or white
• Stonewear radiates heat longer
• Lead-free

Cons:

• Conducts heat — be careful
• Does not fit 10-inch tortillas

Dexas Microwavable Tortilla Warmer

Microwave Me

This microwavable tortilla warmer from Dexas keeps tortillas warm, and it's easy to carry with its silicone handle.

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There are many ways to heat a tortilla, but perhaps the quickest and most convenient way is with a microwave. We like the Dexas Microwavable Tortilla Warmer because its thick polymer construction provides better insulation, and it is also resistant to cracks and shattering. The cool-touch handles are made from silicone, which means no burnt fingers when you take the warmer from the microwave to the table. This tortilla warmer is also stackable with other Dexas models, and its shape makes it easy to store.

Pros:

• Dishwasher-safe
• Choose from 3 colors and patterns
• Made in the USA

Cons:

• Only 8.5 inches wide
• Not very deep

Best Threads Genuine Mexican Handwoven Tortillero

The Real Deal

Made of palm straw and sewn by hand in Mexico, the Best Threads Genuine Mexican Handwoven Tortillero is as genuine as it gets.

Best Handmade

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The Best Threads Genuine Mexican Handwoven Tortillero is not only practical — it’s also a piece of art. In fact, each hand-sewn basket is created with a different set of colors. Crafted by artisans in southern Mexico using real palm straw, these tortilleros come in sets of one, two, or three per package, with sizes ranging from 3.5″ tall to 6″ tall. They’re as beautiful as they are practical.

Pros:

• Includes 2 tortilla towels
• Separate sizes for flour or corn tortillas
• 14 styles to choose from

Cons:

• Not microwavable
• Probably shouldn’t put it in the oven, either

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best way to warm up tortillas?

We think the best way is to wrap about five of them in aluminum foil and put them in a 350ºF oven for 15 to 20 minutes. We prefer this method because it doesn’t introduce additional moisture into your tortilla (which leads them to being limp and soggy), nor does it dry them out like warming them on a stove (in a pan) can do. If you don’t have that kind of time to spend warming tortillas, layer them in wet paper towels and stick them in the microwave for 30 seconds.

Corn or flour tortillas?

If we’re talking tacos, we’re Team Corn Tortilla all the way. It’s not a taco if it’s on a flour tortilla: it’s a fajita. Soft or hard shell, corn tortillas every time. Now, when it comes to burritos, we switch to Team Flour Tortilla without a second thought. Making burritos with corn tortillas is an abomination, as anyone who has read Leviticus will tell you. Or maybe it was Jose Andres? One of those.

Ok, stupid question, but what exactly is a tortilla, anyway?

There are no stupid questions. Ok, there are some, but this isn’t one of them. Tortillas belong to the flatbread family, like pita, naan, and matzah. They are basically bread without the yeast: flour, water, and a little shortening. They are also typically cooked in a shortening as well. Traditional tortillas are made from either wheat or corn flour mixed with water and lard, then flattened and either fried or baked. (The fried version is usually called “fry bread.”)