when Del Real Foods asked me to try out their new Al Pastor Taco Kits, of course i said yes. i have written about how much i enjoyed Del Real Foods pre-made authentic Mexican foods before, and have continued working with their company ever since. for two reasons...one, the food is great! and two, Del Real Foods is a family owned company that strives to make healthier versions of Mexican food favorites. their food is made with high-quality ingredients without preservatives and virtually allergen free.
last week, i just had my housekeeper at my home (my monthly splurge), after she left, i walked into my freshly cleaned kitchen to make dinner and cringed at the fact it would soon be messy again after i prepared dinner. BOO! "couldn't i enjoy a clean kitchen a little longer?" i didn't want to go out to eat since we try to only go out on Friday nights. i then remembered about the Del Real Foods i had in my fridge just waiting to be eaten.
i could have just made a Mexican food dinner at home, but spontaneously i decided, "let's not eat at home, lets eat at the park and keep my kitchen clean!" what a thought! so that is what we did. since Del Real Foods food is packaged ready to heat and eat. i just warmed everything up in the microwave, packed it up in our picnic basket and headed to the park. easy peasy.
we enjoyed authentic Mexican favorites such as cheese & chile tamales, chipotle chicken tinga, rice and vegetables, and fresh made salsa.
we also loved the Al Pastor Taco Kits which included tortillas, meat and salsa to make your own street tacos. you can make them even more perfect by adding your own sour cream, cilantro and pica de gallo.
my boys really loved the Pupusas, which are especially good topped with a cabbage slaw and a dallop of crema fresca. we skipped that part to make our meal at the park easier. but that how i enjoyed the leftovers!
as always with Del Real Foods, the meats were delicious and seasoned just right. all the food was great, and made our picnic just plain great. all i can say is YUM!
instead of spending time in the kitchen preparing food, i got to spend quality time with my boys and husband at the park. we had a great time together, which i am sure my boys appreciate more than our regular typical meals in the kitchen.
if you have seen Del Real Foods in the store and have been wondering if you should try them, i highly recommend them. it makes creating an Mexican meal much easier...and it is good! Del Real Foods has an entire line of authentic products from fully prepared meats, heat & serve dishes, tortillas and fresh salsas. if you are wondering where you can get Del Real Foods, you most likely will find them in your grocery store (they are a local Southern California company). i have also seen Del Real Foods at Smart & Final and Costco. plus....you can also order Del Real Foods online here!
{disclosure: this is not a sponsored post. i was given a box of Del Real Foods to try for review purposes. all thought and opinions are my own. }
Roxie
I love Del Real foods, so far I've only tried their Carnitas...we love them! I would love try either their Pupusas or Tamales.
Fingers crossed!
Irma Vela
I have tried the tamales! They make me feel like I am in Mexico I want to try Al pastor tacos!
Karen
We have not yet tried Del Real but your review is enticing! I want to try the Al Pastor Taco Kit!
Carrie
Pupusas stuffed with Al Pastor? This sounds amazing. I'd love to try them!
Maria G
Carnitas is my favorite. But i'd say all would be pretty good.
Linda
I would love to try the Al Pastor Taco kit!
But they all sound and look delicious.
I would love to win a party box of Del Real Food for a family fun picnic day!
Thanks for the chance.
Heather Toller
Would love to try the taco kit.
Teri Martinez
Carnitas, yum!
Enrique Martinez
Tamales mmmmm
monica r
I cant choose never tried it. But look delicious! !!
pedro Gonzalez
THEY ALL LOOK GOOD HAVENT TRIED THEM JUST YETTT..BUT MY KIDS WOULD LOVE TO TRY THEM ALL...WOULD LOVE TO HAVE LITTLE PICNIC AT PARK..WITH MY FAM BAM..:)
Melissa
They look good. I knowIwould want the rice bcz i can never get my home aid rice right
Sarah Chaney
My family loves this brand! We get the items from costco And we LOVE the carnitas!
Ashley
I would like to try the tamales.
Kristin Gonzales
Al Pastor Taco kit to make my life a bit easier!
Justine Burgess
I'd love to try the chicken tinga! =)
Alli
I've never tried any of the Del Real Foods, but they look delicious. I would love to try them all. I think I would start with the tamales!
Tessa d'Flanagan
Just had their Carnitas today! I have tried other brands and I will only buy Del Real. Ralphs stopped carrying the carnitas so I have to go to Vons to get it!
jodi Villalobos
I've never tried this brand, my daughter has food allergies and sounds like it would be safe for her. I've also been looking for a picnic basket and blanket. This would be a great birthday /mothers day present. (My bday is 5-11).
Betty
I would love to try the carnitas!
karen
Omg, popusas are my favorite next to sopes. Would l9ve to win. Thk u for the opportunity.
Cachet J
What an awesome idea! My hubby gets home late sometimes because of traffic and it seems these dishes would be easy to heat and eat! Even better to take a trip to our local park (which finally installed bathrooms wheeeew) and have a little family picnic to end out day. I am a tamale fan and I would loooooove to sink my teeth into one! Street tacos would be tasty too I'm sure.
Linda
I would love to try any of their gluten-free products. I love that they are clearly marked...it makes it much easier to pick up without having to look all over the package. Thanks for letting us know about the product.
Holly E
The Al Pastor Taco Kit looks great!
Diane Ferguson
I've never tried Del Real foods...in fact...hadn't heard of them till now! But.....I love Mexican food , so will jump at this chance!! thanks so much!
Tina W
I'd love to try the Al Pastor taco kit. I can't good ones here in my town.
Katie
I would try the taco kit. I don't think I've had it, before.
Elizabeth {Chasin' Mason}
I would love to try the tamales!
Genevieve Larson
The Al Pastor taco kit is something my kids would really enjoy.
Donelle
I am always curious to try tamales from wherever as I grew up with my mom's awesome tamales and they have been hard to compare...
Lauren
I would like to try the Carnitas.
Stacy
I would like to try the Al Pastor taco kit.
Susan Christy
pupusas - yummy!!
David
We have tried many of their products already, but I am most interested in trying their tamales. Of all of the items available in my area, those are not.
Donna Claxton
Would love to try something new!
Kim Reid
I want to try the Al Pastor Taco Kit, thanks!!
Karrie
I really woud love to try them all..they sound so yummy.. I have tried to the carnitas
Les Johnson
I would like to try their taco kit first. I love their products and I will try anything to make dinner time easier.
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Emily
I'd love to try the taco kit! Yum!
Kristen
I'd like to try their Barbacoa.
Heather W
I would love to try the Del Real Carnitas. It looks like you had a blast on your picnic!