Best tortilla warmer

A tortilla warmer keeps each delicious ingredient wrapper soft and pliable.

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When it’s taco night at home, you shouldn’t settle for cold tortillas. These tortilla warmers will serve as a temporary home for your delicious flour or corn wraps before you eat them. Our favorite options range from warmers that you place preheated tortillas in, to others you can place in the microwave. There are also several different designs to compliment your table spread. Read on to find the tortilla warmer you’ll be using for taco night.

Staff pick

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Nordic Ware microwave tortilla warmer

Tall warmer that is BPA-free

Features an attractive sun emblem around the handle on the lid.

Pros:

  • Fits more than tortillas 
  • Good-looking design 
  • Handle on top

Cons:

  • Could make things soggy if they sit too long

Store up to 10-inch tortillas in this warmer, or use it for dinner rolls and buns. You can stick it in the microwave to handle the warming and then into the dishwasher to clean up. At 3.88-inches high, you can stack up several tortillas, ensuring there is enough for everyone.

Great granite

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Dexas extra-large microwavable tortilla warmer

Two sizes to choose from

 Sturdy warmer available in multiple colors.

Pros:

  • Top handle makes it easy to open 
  • Built to last

Cons:

  • No vent to expel steam

Keep tortillas, pitas, and pancakes warm in this option from Dexas. It comes in a granite pattern or bright red if you choose the regular size, and it’s also available in black if picking the extra-large version. The threading on the bottom portion of the warmer will keep tortillas from getting soggy on the bottom.

Earthy element

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Norpro tortilla keeper

Terracotta appearance

 A rustic-looking addition to any table spread. 

Pros:

  • Good at trapping heat 
  • Durable material

Cons:

  • Difficult to grasp knob on lid

Don’t let the printed name on the top fool you, this option will also keep pancakes, sausage, or anything that fits inside warm. However, when you're serving tortillas, this terracotta-colored warmer can help keep things looking a bit more authentic. It's not as fragile as actual terracotta, though, and you can even place it on the top rack of your dishwasher.

Cute designs

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Simpluxx microwaveable tortilla warmer pouch set

Almost as soft as your tortillas

Patterns to compliment your table spread.

Pros:

  • Soft and flexible
  • Fun patterns
  • Two-pack

Cons:

  • More difficult to clean

Stuff a few tortillas in this warmer and toss it in the microwave. Made from durable polyester and insulated to retain heat, this option will make sure each tortilla you reach for is still warm. There are seven designs to choose from, all of which are BPA-free and are available in a two-pack. 

Very vibrant

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Imusa sunburst cloth tortilla warmer

Big sun pattern stands out

Multi-functional and easy-to-store option.

Pros:

  • Brightly-colored
  • Turns inside out for cleaning

Cons:

  • Only one pattern available

No need to remember how long to heat tortillas, as the instructions are printed on the back of this warmer. The vibrant sun pattern in red, yellow, and orange brings a bit of lively decoration to your table spread. It fits 12-inch tortillas and keeps them warm for an hour.

Tortilla warmers for your table

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Now that you know about the different types of tortilla warmers, it's time to pick one for your table. Our favorite option is the Nordic Ware microwave tortilla warmer because it is durable and comes in an attractive color. The 3.88-inch height provides room for lots of tortillas, rolls, or even muffins. There is a sun emblem on the top, as well as a handle for lifting the lid.

If you want something a bit easier to store, consider the Simpluxx microwaveable tortilla warmer pouch set. The soft sides let you put these warmers in a drawer, cabinet, or almost anywhere you have a little bit of space. And you're sure to find patterns you enjoy from their seven design options available. 

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