Pancho Villa’s beloved flour tortillas are making a return – this time from a new home at Windmill Farms Community Market in San Diego’s Del Cerro neighborhood.
After acquiring the original tortilla-making machine and recipe from the now-demolished Pancho Villa Farmers Market, Windmill Farms has officially relaunched production of the iconic San Diego staple, reviving a cherished piece of local food culture. The tortillas, known for their soft texture and rich, handmade flavor, are now being made in-house daily at Windmill Farms using the exact recipe that helped Pancho Villa build a cult following over the past two decades. Even more remarkably, several of the original Pancho Villa tortilla makers have joined the Windmill Farms team, ensuring not only consistency in taste and process, but also continuity in tradition.
The move comes just months after Pancho Villa’s closure in early February and the passing of its founder, Steve Boney, a longtime figure in San Diego’s independent grocery scene. Steve’s brother, Scott Boney – owner of Windmill Farms – shared that Steve had gifted the iconic machine and recipe before his death, entrusting the continuation of the legacy to his family.
“We’re using the same equipment, the same process, and even the same team,” Windmill Farms confirmed in a statement. “It’s truly the return of something special.”…