Anyone know where I could get a tortilla press? (Durham: purchasing, restaurants)

[arsbadmojo]

Looking for an aluminum, manual model - preferably in Durham, but I'd venture out if needed.

Thanks!

[StanFischlerHockE]

Wiliiams-sonoma at southpoint mall.

Tortilla Press | Williams-Sonoma

[arsbadmojo]

Thanks. Was hoping to avoid the mall on a weekend, but that's exactly what I'm looking for.

[lovebrentwood]

Looks like the tortilla press is available only on the Internet. ("Internet exclusive.")

Originally Posted by arsbadmojo

Thanks. Was hoping to avoid the mall on a weekend, but that's exactly what I'm looking for.

[arsbadmojo]

Originally Posted by lovebrentwood

looks like the tortilla press is available only on the internet. ("internet exclusive.")

d'oh!!!

[Claire_F]

Try a Mexican grocery store. I think I may have seen one at a Food Lion once.

[Usedtobe VaNC]

They have them at Food Lion's or any hispanic grocery worth their salt. Remember to not let the dough directly touch the press, use wax paper or saran wrap. I am guessing the WS ones are WAY more expensive than what most everyday tortilla makers use.

I got mine at the big hispanic market on Capital (forget the name) but I am sure there is a similar place in Durham.

[Bmateo]

Originally Posted by Usedtobe VaNC

They have them at Food Lion's or any hispanic grocery worth their salt. Remember to not let the dough directly touch the press, use wax paper or saran wrap. I am guessing the WS ones are WAY more expensive than what most everyday tortilla makers use.

I got mine at the big hispanic market on Capital (forget the name) but I am sure there is a similar place in Durham.

+1

I got one years ago from a Mexican "Tienda" in Sanford. Mine is wood, but works fine. $7. If you can't find a Tienda, then as others mentioned, some food lions are good. The one on Kildare and Maynard (Cary) has an AWESOME Mexican, and other international sectoin!

[arsbadmojo]

I ended up getting one at Pueblo Supermarket on North Market Drive in Durham, but it broke the first time I used it - hollow aluminum handle...going to try to exchange it (which may prove futile given the language barrier) for a cast iron one they had. I wasn't sure which one to get, and ended up purchasing the aluminum one because it was 8 inch compared to the cast iron 6.5 inch.

[Bmateo]

I should have mentioned this last night, but our friend who has taught us how to cook a lot of Mexican dishes (I was a chef at midscale and upscale Mexican Southwesterne restaurants for about 8 years) just uses the bottom of a smooth pot or pan to press them out. That is probably just as easy as using the press....