Tampico Spice was the first company in the world to recognize a unique business opportunity - packaging spices in cellophane bags for enhanced quality and convenience. Our story began in 1947, when Jesus Martinez founded Tampico Spice with a nest egg of just $35. Today we have grown to be a multimillion dollar business importing a full line of spices from 22 countries around the world, still under the management of the Martinez family. You've probably tasted our spices in some of America's leading restaurants and prepared foods.

Recently we have expanded our offering of quality blends made from pure spices - fragrant mixtures like seasoning salts, apple pie spice, mix, curry powders and barbecue blends.

Can You Keep a Secret?
Chefs at the region's most competitive chili cook-offs rely on Tampico Spices as their secret ingredients. They put our spices into generic packages (or even disguise them in cans of other spice brands) to trick fellow contestants!

A Family Who Cares