TRADITIONAL MEXICAN COOKWARE - CLAY COOKWARE

Authentic Mexican Cookware | Traditional Clay Pots & Cazuelas

Find high-quality Mexican cookware at MexMax, where authentic craftsmanship meets modern culinary needs. Our curated collection brings the heart of traditional Mexican cooking into modern American kitchens. From rustic cantaritos de barro to classic olla de barro pots, every item demonstrates centuries of tradition, quality, and natural taste.

Cooking the traditional food in a cazuela de barro, or maybe a fresh drink in a handmade botellón, our collection delivers a truly authentic Mexican cooking experience, while preserving centuries-old culinary traditions.

Pottery Clay & Earthenware

Traditional Mexican cuisine is rooted in the centuries-old tradition of barro cookware. A true representation of this ancient craft is our handmade clay pots. These natural earthenware cooking pots have remarkable heat retention and distribution qualities unmatched in performance, which enhances natural flavors and aromas.

Cazuelas, ollas, and comales are crafted by experienced artisans and made following the old practices that have been passed down over generations. True Mexican pottery is the perfect choice to make when cooking the traditional Mexican stews, soups, and moles, so that you can bring the warmth and comfort of a Mexican kitchen into your house.

Our barro cookware is lead-free, food-safe, and meets the requirements of U.S. food safety standards, and still maintains the characteristics that make clay cooking superior, able to release moisture softly, forming tender results with good flavor that cannot be achieved with metal cookware.

Why Choose MexMax's Authentic Mexican Cookware?

Direct Artisan Sourcing: Our imports come directly out of reliable workshops around Mexico, even some of the most famous pottery areas in Oaxaca, Jalisco, and Puebla. All of them are rigorously inspected for authenticity and quality.

Affordable wholesale pricing you can trust: Through our bulk-buy savings program, we offer competitive pricing on authentic cooking tools, ideal for both home kitchens and restaurants. You can receive the best prices in the USA on genuine cookware, whether to equip your home kitchen or to fill out a restaurant. Beyond traditional clay cookware, we offer authentic cooking tools and modern ceramic vessels. We have the ceremonial saleros de barro, colorful jarro de cerámica, ornate deep oval plates, and the cute azucarero sugar bowls.

40 Years of Experience: MexMax was established in 1980 by immigrant entrepreneurs who started with a swap meet stand in Los Angeles and have expanded to be one of the most trusted Mexican specialty suppliers with over 300 unique products on the West Coast. All of our food items are tried personally by our chefs.

Business-Friendly: We are a competitively priced wholesaler that supplies restaurants and convenience stores with specialty products for businesses that require reliable inventory.

Traditional Mexican Cookware: Top Brands

Campeone

Campeone produces robust and versatile cookware that is suitable for both amateur and professional cooks. Their barro pots are reinforced and do not wear out despite daily use, as well as retain traditional cooking characteristics. Perfect when it comes to learning to make authentic recipes.

La Mexicana

La Mexicana produces handcrafted earthenware that brings generations of flavor to kitchens across Mexico and the United States., which makes generations of flavor vibrant throughout Mexico and the United States. Both works demonstrate the art of Mexican pottery, and they provide outstanding performance. Cazuelas and ollas are popular items that are utilized in professional kitchens and restaurants.

Fregone

Fregone is a compromise between the traditional and the technological because its designs have been fitted with both the time-tested and the modern comfort. Their lines are a tribute to traditions of good cooking and are fitted with the elements that can suit modern lifestyles.

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Complete Your Mexican Kitchen Collection

Explore our curated collections to make your Mexican kitchen complete and have a true cooking experience:

• Mexican Tableware and Dinnerware - Hand-painted plates, bowls, and serving ware.
• Mexican Cooking Utensils, Molcajetes, Tortilla presses, and more
• Mexican Spices and Ingredients- Stock your kitchen with the authentic flavours.
• Drinkware: Mexican Jarros, cantaritos, glasses, etc.

FAQs

1. What is the true Mexican crockery made of?

Historically, the traditional Mexican cooking implements are made of natural clay (barro) or earthenware. The utilization of these substances in the Mexican kitchen has existed for centuries as it enhances the flavor, keeps a significant heat and offers the chance to soft-release moisture when cooking.

2. What should be the most suitable food to prepare in a cazuela de barro?

Some of the traditional Mexican foods prepared using cazuelas de barro include:

• Moles
• Stews and soups
• Beans (frijoles de la olla)
• Rice dishes
• Salsas and slow-cooked meats

They enhance natural flavors and provide even heat distribution.

3. Is it possible to utilize Mexican clay cooking ware on a stove?

Yes, Mexican clay cookware is recommended on:

• Gas stovetops
• Ovens
• Open flame cooking

In the case of electric or glass stovetops, it is better to use a diffuser to avoid cracking.

4. Is there any seasoning of clay pots required?

Yes. New clay cookware has to be seasoned. The process of soaking the pot in water for 24 hours before baking and pouring water into it seals the pores, preventing cracking as well as enhancing the performance of the pot in cooking.

5. So what is the difference between the glazed and unglazed Mexican clay cookware?

• Unglazed barro: porous, helps control moisture and flavor during cooking.
• Glazed barro: easier to clean, ideal for serving and presentation.

The two categories are genuine and commonly eaten in Mexican cuisine.

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Mexico to Every Kitchen and Every Dish

Each family and restaurant is a different entity, and we at MexMax know that. You can find a deep oval plate on which to serve your finest gourmet dishes and an azucarero sugar bowl to sweeten your mornings in our collection; there is something to suit everyone.

Business owners trust MexMax for authentic craftsmanship and competitive wholesale pricing, as we offer pure, traditional vessels made by hand by Mexican craftsmen. We also offer wholesale prices that make it both affordable and lucrative to stock your restaurant or store.

Cook with Tradition. Shop with the MexMax Family

Each menu will have its story, and with our original Mexican cuisine, yours will celebrate centuries of cooking tradition. Browse our entire range of crafted earthenware pots, find the right earthenware to use in all your favorite dishes, and bring the rich traditions of Mexico into your kitchen.