Bring Home Authentic Mexican and Latin Flavor

Fresh tortillas made daily using the only imported machine of its kind in Montrose.

Celebrate Flavor Rooted in Mexican Heritage

Scratch-made foods and imported staples sourced with cultural pride

Carniceria El Forastero opened in Montrose with a simple idea: to bring authentic Mexican and Latin American foods to families across the Uncompahgre Valley. From the butcher counter to the bakery case, everything reflects the traditions we grew up with and the recipes that connect us to home.

When you walk in, you'll notice the space — wider aisles, shopping carts, and a layout that makes browsing comfortable. You'll also notice the care. Meats are cut fresh to your specifications, tortillas are pressed throughout the day, and prepared foods are made by hand in small batches.

Carniceria El Forastero is family-owned and built to serve the Mexican and growing Latin American communities here, along with anyone who loves real, culturally grounded flavor. Whether you're picking up a few pounds of carnitas or grabbing bolillos for dinner, you're walking into a place that honors where the food comes from.

Stop by the store and see what's fresh, or ask about the daily specials and weekend offerings.

What You'll Find in Every Visit

Shopping here means stepping into a market designed around you — not a cramped corner store, but a full-scale space where you can take your time. The butcher counter lets you request exactly what you need, and the imported tortilla machine runs multiple times a day to keep up with demand. The bakery section is stocked with conchas, pan dulce, and bolillos baked fresh, and the grocery aisles carry the staples you'd find back home.

Each section of the store reflects the way we believe food should be prepared and sold: with care, consistency, and respect for the ingredients. You're not picking from pre-packaged options pulled from a warehouse — you're choosing from products we've sourced directly and foods we've made ourselves.

From the butcher counter to the bakery case, here's what makes a visit worthwhile:

• Custom meat cuts prepared to order, plus marinated options ready for the grill or stovetop
• Tortillas made fresh in batches throughout the day using a machine imported directly from Mexico
• Daily rotating dishes including tamales, birria, menudo, and carnitas made from scratch
• Grocery staples and specialty items imported from across Mexico and Central America

Come in and explore the full market, or give us a call to ask what's ready for the day.

A Market That Honors Where We Come From

Carniceria El Forastero has been part of the valley since March 28th, and it's grown into more than just a place to shop. It's become a gathering point — a space where families reconnect with the flavors they remember and introduce them to the next generation. The products we carry come from Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Colombia, and Venezuela, and the recipes we prepare reflect those same roots.

We're locally owned, family-run, and proud to serve a community that values authenticity as much as we do. That means sourcing thoughtfully, preparing carefully, and showing up every day with the same respect for the craft that our families taught us. You'll taste the difference in the tortillas, see it in the meat cuts, and feel it in the way the space welcomes you.

Visit us in Montrose and bring home what real flavor tastes like.