Our story

Roots that travel.

Food carries memories, traditions and new possibilities. When cultures meet, both can be transformed. AYALA was born from this belief: bringing our Mexican roots to Europe while giving every chef the freedom to create something of their own.

You are an Explorer.

You left Mexico behind to pursue something bigger — even if you were born in Prague or Warsaw.

Today, a new generation of Mexican explorers is bringing its cuisine to Europe — turning food into cultural discovery.

AYALA corn and wheat tortillas served with salsas, lime and radishes

The journey transforms the traveller — and the place they reach.

The accordion travelled from Central Europe to northern Mexico, where it found a new culture, sound and identity — proving that roots can travel, evolve and still remain roots.

Sound familiar? The accordion and many rhythms of norteño music have Czech roots.

AYALA corn tortillas on an embroidered cloth

From La Tortillería Europa to AYALA

We grew. Our vision grew with us.

We needed a brand closer to our roots, our customers and the journey ahead. That brand is AYALA.

AYALA founder Omar Ayala

Omar Ayala

“Tradition gives us a starting point. What we build from it defines us.”

Omar Ayala · Founder

AYALA carries our founder Omar Ayala’s family name — a personal signature connecting Mexican roots with European kitchens.

Corn and wheat tortillas in woven baskets on a restaurant table

Your kitchen. Your journey.

AYALA gives you the canvas — a trusted tortilla to keep exploring your creativity and growing your business. You didn’t come this far just to be told what to do.

Where will you take it?

Tell us what you are creating. We will help you find the right product and format for your business.