Mexican Cotija Cheese

La Chona

SKU: 03

Cotija Cheese - Mexican Style Grating Cheese
Shipping Experts
Cotija Cheese - Mexican Style Grating Cheese
Shipping Experts

La Chona

Origin: Mexico

Origin: Mexico

$7.52

/ 8 oz cut portion

$15.05

/ 1 lb cut portion

$180.60

/ 12 lbs

$324.96

/ 2 x 12 lbs

SKU: 03

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Perishable! Requires expedited shipping to ensure freshness.
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Our products are always shipped so they will arrive at your door in optimal condition! We’ve carefully selected packaging options that have minimal impact on the environment without compromising on food safety or quality.

For perishable orders, we line our shipping boxes with Tempguard - a unique, padded insulator made of 100% pre-consumer recycled paper material. We further control the temperature with recycled kraft paper fill and non-toxic frozen gel packs. In the summer months, we may include dry ice to ensure fresh delivery in very hot weather.

Note: Please join our efforts to be mindful of our environment and extend the life-cycle of our packaging, by recycling your shipping box, Tempguard liner, and kraft fill (all 100% curbside recyclable!). Store the gel packs in your freezer and reuse to keep your next picnic or road trip fare cool.

Cotija is a traditional Mexican cheese known for its firm texture, salty flavor, and exceptional versatility. Often compared to Parmesan or feta, Cotija is made from cow’s milk and named after the town of Cotija in the state of Michoacán, where it has been produced for generations as a staple of Mexican cuisine.

Young Cotija is slightly softer and crumbly with a fresh, milky tang, while aged Cotija becomes firmer, drier, and more intensely salty with a pronounced savory depth. Its bold flavor makes it ideal for grating or crumbling over dishes, where it adds a punch of umami and texture without melting.

An essential finishing cheese, Cotija is widely used to top elote (Mexican street corn), tacos, enchiladas, beans, and salads. Its ability to enhance both simple and complex dishes makes it a must-have ingredient for authentic Mexican cooking.

  • Pairings: Mexican lager, Paloma cocktail, Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño, or a crisp dry rosé.
Ingredients: Pasteurized Milk, Nonfat Milk, Palm Oil, Salt, Cheese Culture, Cream, Calcium Chloride, Enzymes, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative).
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