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Who this is for
This is for the person who loves Itacate as much as we do, or the hiker on your list who has walked any stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail. It's three meals for the trail and a hand-illustrated tee for town. Fernando, our in-house designer, drew the shirt's nine native plants, inspired by Mexican folk art and the hand-painted street signs of Latin America. It's a gift for someone who loves the outdoors and their culture, or a treat for yourself after a big season.
Questions, Answered
Is This a Good Gift for a Hiker or Backpacker?
Yes. Trail food is something hikers always need and rarely splurge on. These are real Latin dishes that pack light and need only hot water. They also work for car camping, hunting trips, or a desk drawer, so they get eaten even if the recipient isn't a backpacker.
Can I Send It Straight to Someone?
Yes. Enter their address at checkout, and add a gift note in your cart before you check out.
Do the Meals and Tee Ship Together?
They ship separately. The meals come from our warehouse and the tee ships from our home base in Sacramento, so they may arrive a few days apart. If it's a gift, give them a heads-up that a second box is coming.
How Does the Tee Fit?
It's a unisex, boxy fit in 100% cotton. If the size isn't right, email us at hola@itacatefoods.com and we'll work it out.
How Do You Make Them?
Add hot water to the pouch, stir, zip it closed, and wait. The chilaquiles take 1 cup and about 5 minutes. The lentejas take 1.5 cups and about 5 minutes. The arroz con leche takes ¾ cup of hot water and about 15 minutes. No pot, no dishes.
Are They Vegetarian? Vegan?
Every meal in this bundle is vegetarian. The lentejas and arroz con leche are vegan. The chilaquiles have egg and panela cheese, so they're vegetarian but not vegan.
Are They Spicy?
Only the chilaquiles have heat, and it's medium. The lentejas are mild, and the arroz con leche is sweet. That makes this an easy gift for someone whose spice tolerance you don't know.
Are They Gluten-Free?
We don't add any gluten-containing ingredients, but our meals are made in a facility that also handles gluten, so we can't call them gluten-free.
Can I Eat Them Off the Trail?
Absolutely. People eat them at home, at work, on road trips, and keep them in emergency kits. All you need is hot water.