Since 1951, Bueno Foods (El Encanto, Inc.) has grown into the premier producer of New Mexican and Mexican-style foods, serving restaurant customers in key areas throughout the U.S. Single-unit restaurants trust our authenticity; multi-unit restaurants and manufacturers rely on our quality, consistency and food safety.
With a full line of authentic, gourmet-quality products including flame roasted fresh frozen green chile, jalapeno, poblano, red chile purees, pods and powders, corn and flour tortillas, and ready-to-serve prepared products, we are a one stop shop.
When you purchase BUENO®, you are partnering with the industry leader whose seven decades in business translates to expertise, integrity and food safety that you and your customers can count on. From the industry’s highest food safety and quality certifications to our traceability program to our independent certifications, you can be assured of peace of mind.
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Green Chile
Our signature product is grown in the Hatch and Rio Grande River Valleys in southern New Mexico. Flame roasted and flash frozen, our process locks in the robust, roasted chile flavor, color, texture, aroma, and nutrients within 24 hours of harvest.
Jalapeno & Poblano
Flame roasted, chopped jalapeño and whole poblano peppers are available year-round with no seasonal cost fluctuations. Consistent heat level and texture. No labor required.
Red Chile
Red chile starts with the mature, sun-ripened version of the New Mexican green chile. We harvest, dry and toast #1 grade red chile pods. We de-stem, de-seed and puree them. With minimal prep time, no hassle, no mess and little training required, our chile purees save time and money.
Flour Tortillas
Where Flavor Meets Function >>
We have combined the best of tradition with state-of-the-art methods and equipment to create authentic and functional tortillas. Rich, authentic, homemade aroma and flavor. Appealing, authentic burn pattern and minimal preservatives for maximum shelf life.
Corn Tortillas
We choose premium white corn, steep it slowly over half a day for maximum flavor and function and stone grind it in the traditional manner of our ancestors. Our unique process yields a superior corn tortilla with a full-bodied, true corn flavor and authentic texture (not refined). We are one of the few manufacturers in the world who maintain this stone ground tradition.
Pork Tamales
We have a full line of prepared food products, hand-made in small batches. Our pork tamales use succulent pork marinated in a rich red chile sauce wrapped in stone ground corn masa. Available in 3 oz. regular meat and antibiotic free/hormone free meat, and 2 oz. Tamalitos.
Chicken Tamales
Our chicken tamales are made with savory shreds of braised chicken seasoned with premium New Mexican green chile and wrapped in stone ground corn masa. Available in 3 oz. regular meat and antibiotic free/hormone free meat.
Vegetarian Tamales
A zesty combination of rich red chile sauce (vegan) or premium fire roasted green chile (vegetarian) and wholesome vegetables wrapped in stone ground corn masa. Available in 3 oz.
Rellenos
Hand-made in small batches, our flame-roasted, premium, plump green chiles are delicately stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese and hand-dipped in your choice of a seasoned egg batter or seasoned breadcrumbs.
Sauces
Zesty green and red chile sauces are made from flame roasted green chile peppers or lightly toasted red chile peppers, seasoned and ready to simmer and serve.
Rolled Tacos
Appetizers can be profit centers for restaurants and we have a multitude of products that can be re-imagined and used for appetizers and bar food. How about rethinking rolled tacos, tamalitos and vegetarian tamales, served with chile dipping sauces and adding to your bottom line.
Food Safety
We are one of the few companies in our industry who have SQF Certification, the premier certifying body in the world. We take great pride in the fact that our comprehensive food safety program has received accolades by third party auditors who audit thousands of companies world-wide. Superior food safety and premium quality are our passion and our promise.
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Certifications
- SQF Certified - SQF stands for Safe Quality Food part of the Global Food Safety Initiative
- HACCP programs on ALL products (including for non-mandatory products)
- Superior food safety and premium quality are our passion and our promise
- Superior manufacturing practices, sanitation programs, and extensive auditing programs
- Frequent inspections of suppliers to ensure quality, safe product
Product Certifications
- Our New Mexico certified green chile products are independently verified by the New Mexico Chile Association
- Our Hatch product offering comes solely from the growing area defined by the Hatch Chile Association and our traceability program ensures its origin
- Bueno Foods is the only frozen green chile company to include both of these certifications to guarantee the origin of our chile
Bueno® love
We have been using Bueno Foods’ quality ingredients for many years. First and foremost we can always rely on the quality and authenticity of their ingredients and these are what we value most in the items we serve. We always look for the best local ingredients for the items on our menu and we know we can always find that combined with great service from Bueno Foods. We proudly serve certified New Mexico grown red and green chile. Thanks to Bueno Foods and their pursuit and support of authentic New Mexican cuisine.
The products are always tasty and flavorful. We always get comments on how hot our Chile is. The consistency allow us to serve our customers the same look and flavor every time. They always respond to our needs quickly if we ever need anything.
I say Bueno is New Mexico flavor. The products always perform well and our customers love them. The team is responsive and the flavors are always consistent.
Bueno has top notch service. The team always take great care of my needs. The consistency and authenticity of the flavors, give me peace of mind that my customers will get the same New Mexican great flavors they expect every time.
As an operator who focuses on New Mexico Chile as an essential ingredient for our product and identity, Bueno Foods has always been by our side. During the 15 years I have worked with Bueno the quality and passion behind their products never changed. Serving a unique, consistent, and authentic New Mexico certified staple from Bueno has been an integral part of our business’s accolades and the flavor profile our patrons crave. Each time I reach out, I don’t feel like a customer, rather a fellow partner, serving a common goal. We are proud to serve Bueno Foods and we know they are proud of us.