Our Story
Sun-Ripened Tradition, Crafted With Care
Azotea began with a simple idea: take something humble — the tomato — and bring out its best using nothing more than sun, time, and attention. No additives, no shortcuts. Just real food, prepared the right way.
What started as a small family project in Hidalgo has grown into a commitment to sharing clean, naturally intense flavor with kitchens across North America.
Grown Under Hidalgo Sunlight
Our tomatoes are grown in rural Hidalgo, where long days and warm weather create ideal conditions. Farmers who know their land well tend the vines carefully, and every tomato is picked at its best moment — ripe, bright, and ready to dry.
Why the Name “Azotea”
Azotea means rooftop terrace — the place where we first dried tomatoes for family meals. The name is a reminder of those beginnings: small, natural, and grown and dried in the Hidalgo sun.
No Additives. No Preservatives. Only Time.
We keep our process simple. The tomatoes are first lightly brined to help develop a clean, balanced flavor, then dried using natural heat and controlled airflow — nothing unnecessary added.
Over time, they become:
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sweeter
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bolder
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more concentrated
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naturally rich in umami
It’s a slow method, but it produces a cleaner, better flavor.
Crafted in Small Batches
Each batch is sorted, inspected, and packaged by hand.
We do this to make sure every pouch meets the same standard:
✔️ Bright color
✔️ Strong aroma
✔️ Chewy, premium texture
✔️ Clean, honest flavor
Our Mission: Pure, Healthy Ingredients at Accessible Prices
Our goal is simple: offer food that tastes great without relying on additives or preservatives. Nature does the work — we just protect the process.
We’re here to:
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champion simple, real ingredients
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support local growers and communities
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make cooking easier, not more complicated
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keep clean, natural foods within reach
Meet the Founder: Lucy Ortega Barraza
Lucy comes from one of the first tomato-farming families in her area — a place where growing, drying, and cooking tomatoes was part of everyday life long before it became a business. She grew up around kitchens where slow cooking, sun-drying, and careful food preparation were the norm.
Azotea is her way of keeping those traditions alive and sharing them beyond her hometown.
She works closely with growers and small producers to ensure every package of sun-dried tomatoes reflects the quality and care behind it.
From Our Fields to Your Kitchen
Azotea sun-dried tomatoes fit into everyday cooking — salads, pastas, pizzas, sauces, or simply eaten straight from the pouch. They’re versatile, naturally bold, and easy to use.
Join Us on the Journey
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