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La Preferida Chicago-based and family-owned since 1949, we're proud to offer a complete line of over 150+ authentic Mexican ingredients!

See why we've been named "The Preferred" brand for over 75 years!

La Preferida is a Mexican food manufacturer located in Chicago, Illinois. It has been family-owned and operated since 1949. We offer a complete line of over 150 unique authentic Mexican ingredients including: refried beans, Spanish rices, peppers, salsas, dried goods, seasonings and sauces. Our commitment to quality, taste and authenticity and has earned us the name "The Preferred."

🏆 BIG FELICIDADES to our winners, now it’s your time to shine! Please send us a DM so we can share more details about yo...
10/20/2026

🏆 BIG FELICIDADES to our winners, now it’s your time to shine! Please send us a DM so we can share more details about your prize. 🎁❤️

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Thank you to everyone who joined the fiesta and shared the dishes that bring your familias together! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month and see you next year again!

🎊 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎊 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at home with your own La Preferida Gift Box!Entering is super easy...
09/23/2026

🎊 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎊 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at home with your own La Preferida Gift Box!

Entering is super easy:

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✨ Tell us in the comments your favorite dish to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with family and friends. Tag them for an extra chance of good luck! 😉
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We'll be reading every comment! Recreate your favorite dish with the products you love and turn any meal into an authentic fiesta en familia y con amigos.

Giveaway open to U.S. residents only, ages 18 and older.

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09/17/2026

A little taste of home, right here in Chicagoland. ❤️🌽🇲🇽🇵🇷

From family recipes to Sunday dinners, game days, and holiday tables, food has a way of bringing us together—and we’re proud to be part of those moments. 🥹✨

We’re celebrating the family-owned businesses, local communities, and generations of tradition that make our neighborhoods so special. ❤️

Next time you’re at Tony’s Fresh Market, look for a little La Preferida and bring home the flavors you love. 🛒🌮

What’s your favorite La Preferida product to keep in the pantry? 👀👇

Hispanic Heritage Month means one thing: bringing familia and friends together over incredible food! 🎊 This is the perfe...
09/17/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month means one thing: bringing familia and friends together over incredible food! 🎊 This is the perfect time to honor the roots of our ancestors, share the traditions, and celebrate what makes us lo que somos!

This month, let's cook up something delicious with the sabor that brings us together! Find La Preferida products and recipes at lapreferida.com 😄❤️

What's your favorite dish to share with loved ones during this special month? 🔥

09/14/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect excuse to bring a little extra sabor to the dinner table 🤎🌮

I stopped by Jewel-Osco to pick up some of my La Preferida favorites and turned them into an easy, comforting homemade burrito bowl at home! From the Fat Free Refried Beans and Salsa Verde to the Spanish Rice and Nacho Slices, everything came together so easily for a meal the whole family can enjoy.

I love when a delicious meal doesn’t have to be complicated, and having La Preferida products right at Jewel-Osco makes it even easier to bring those familiar flavors home. 🏠 ✨

Whether you’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month or just looking for an easy dinner idea, this one is definitely worth trying!

Hey busy moms! 🫵 Back-to-school season can be hectic, but mealtime doesn't have to be! 🎒✨Save this post for easy, kid-ap...
08/27/2026

Hey busy moms! 🫵 Back-to-school season can be hectic, but mealtime doesn't have to be! 🎒✨

Save this post for easy, kid-approved recipes made with simple ingredients and big flavor.

Kid-Friendly Street Corn Quesadilla
Arroz con Pollo
Ham & Cheese Egg Bites
Sweet Potato Empanadas (Vegetarianas)

Want more ideas? Find them at lapreferida.com/recipes or the link in bio.

Which recipe would your kids try first? 👇

Aquí are just SOME of the many winners from this year’s Mexican Fiesta Mexican Fiesta ! 🇲🇽🎉🏆Thank you so much for all yo...
08/26/2026

Aquí are just SOME of the many winners from this year’s Mexican Fiesta Mexican Fiesta ! 🇲🇽🎉🏆

Thank you so much for all your support and for stopping by to say hola! ❤️ We loved celebrating with you and can’t wait to do it all again next year! Así es. 🎊

Spot someone you know? 👀 Tag them in the comments! 📸👇

Always wanted to cook dried beans from scratch but didn’t know where to start? We’ve got you. 🫘💪No special tools 😱. No c...
07/27/2026

Always wanted to cook dried beans from scratch but didn’t know where to start? We’ve got you. 🫘💪

No special tools 😱. No complicated steps 🥳. Just four simple moves between you and a pot of delicious homemade beans.

👉 Swipe to become a bean-cooking pro.

P.S. Don’t forget to soak them first. 😏

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Chicago, IL

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Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

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