Victoria 8 Inches Cast Iron Tortilla Press, Roti Maker and Tortilladora, Pataconera Seasoned with Flaxseed Oil, Made in Colombia

I was super impressed with the quality of this tortilla press when I received it and now more impressed after using it to make keto tortillas. Last time I had to roll each one with a rolling pin but this press made it so easy. They were uniform also, perfectly round and just looked prettier lol. Plus it cut down the prep time. My hubby looked at me when I first received it wondering what I could be using it for and thinking it was another gadget to take up space. After seeing it in action today he agreed that it was worth buying. The price is very reasonable too. I saw a cheap aluminum one at a local supermarket for much more money. I also will use it to make tostones (plantains). Very sturdy quality - I got the 8” one. Hope it lasts long because I will be using it often.

I absolutely admire the quality of this tortilla press. After much consideration between a cast-iron and a wooden option, I chose cast iron. This one offered great value, was simple to assemble, and shipped quickly. Its weight initially surprised me, but I soon recognized that it signifies exceptional quality. It’s user-friendly and delivers outstanding results.

This is an excellent tortilla press. I had a heavy, cast aluminum one many years ago and it worked great but somehow ended up getting lost in our many moves and I never replaced it. Over the last year or so, I've been looking at various types of presses from different brands. The aluminum ones I have seen are nothing like my original one, so I decided to focus on the wooden and cast iron versions. I have a lot of cast iron cookware and I use it all of the time -- I find it incredibly easy to use and very durable. So when this 8" version became available, I was very interested. I chose this one over the pricer HD version in the same size, and this one is definitely sturdy enough for my use. Some reviews mention a handle that is plastic rather than cast iron, but the press I received is 100% cast iron and very well made. My favorite brand of cast iron (the iconic USA manufacturer) doesn't make a tortilla press and I have noticed that some imported cast iron cookware is not as heavy and often has unfinished areas and large pores, but this brand is of very high quality. I already have a dutch oven made by Victoria (imported from Colombia) so I was sure this would also be top-notch. And it is. Since it is cast iron, it will need a bit of extra care to prevent rusting so if you are not familiar with seasoning cast iron, be sure to do a bit of research before ordering. The press is heavy, smooth and pre-seasoned and turns out perfect medium-sized corn tortillas (I roll flour tortillas) that are then cooked on a comal/griddle on the stove top. The lettering is very crisply rendered. There is a smaller 6 1/2" as well as a larger 10" version, but this 8" model is just the right size for my family. The hinge pins and especially the cotter pins don't seem particularly robust, but they are holding up well so far + they can easily be replaced if needed -- they are inexpensive and readily available at a hardware store. I think this tortilla press is well worth the modest cost.

I ate storebought flour tortillas for years, assuming that making them *had to be* tedious due to having to roll them out by hand.I had previously been very hesitant to spend the money on a press as I assumed that there couldn't really be a big difference in the flavor or texture of homemade vs. storebought. But, after reading a bunch of recipes and wanting to eat them for flavor, rather than just as a method of transporting the filling to my mouth, I decided it was time to shop for a tortilla press.I had been wrong, homemade are amazing and I can customize them by using different flours and other ingredients. This press is heavy enough to make the process simple and quick and I am so glad I made the purchase!I, however, hate the cotter pin that goes through the post which holds the handle on the press as the up/down motion of using the handle, makes it fall out *every time* I use it. But having been unfamiliar with the actual function of cotter pins, I then found that I can spread its sides apart slightly and insert one side through the hole until the loop sets around the hole in the post. It then stays in place, but the tips are sharp so need to be clipped shorter to keep from being poked while using it.Regardless, that's a miniscule frustration and overall, I absolutely love this press. It will last long after I'm gone and is a nice addition to my other cast iron cookware.