The 11 Best Tortilla Presses in 2023

Lola's favorite press came from a market in Tlacolula, Oaxaca, Mexico—this the closet thing you can find in the United States to it. For a long time, Doña Rosa only sold these heavy-duty presses in Oaxaca's Central de Abastos. Now, luckily, Masienda sells these authentic, handcrafted tortilla presses online.

If you're new to making your tortillas, this simple-to-use (and easy-to-clean) tortilla press is a good place to start. Try following Lola's simple recipe. "Typically I cut two pieces of a plastic produce bag," the chef explains. "I place my dough ball on one, which is on the bottom part of the tortilla press, then I cover it with the other piece of plastic. This prevents the tortilla from sticking to the actual press. Then after pressing the ball into a flat, round tortilla, I carefully peel off my tortilla from the plastic before cooking it on a comal."

This tortilla press comes from the makers behind one of our favorite cast iron cookware sets. The reinforced hinges will avoid pinching, and the cast iron material means this press will last forever. Still not sure? Check out one of the thousands of 5-star reviews on Amazon—people love this press.

It may not have the durability of cast iron, but these aluminum presses are light, easy to use, and even easier to store. Reviewers love how versatile this press is for it's price—one commenter says it makes great pita bread, too.

It's not uncommon to see wooden tortilla presses in Mexico—they work as great as they look. The sturdy oak and walnut will give you nice, flat tortillas, just like the popular metal version. This California-based woodshop specializes in creating tortilla presses; check out the collection on Etsy.

You can't forget about adding a barrier between the press and your tortilla, as Lola notes, otherwise the dough is prone to sticking. This Uno Casa press takes one step out of the equation for you: It comes with 100 pieces of parchment paper which will cover you for plenty of delicious meals.

If you're cooking for one, you probably don't need an electric tortilla maker. However, if you're feeding a crowd or you're a die-hard meal prepper, this electric press will definitely speed things up since it parcooks as it presses.

Trying to make a flour tortilla? Or testing out some keto friendly versions with cassava or coconut flour? This cast-iron beauty is just what you need. The heavier handle makes the tougher dough easier to press out and the size, 7.3 inches, is perfect for all your meal prepping needs.

If you are planning on pressing out a lot of tortillas in your free time, invest in a press that can sit on your counter, i.e. something that can get the job done and be a beautiful addition to your kitchen. This red cast iron selection does just that.