El Chorizo Latino (ECL) was born from the idea of bringing authentic Latin American flavour and culture to Edmonton’s local food scene. We specialize in handcrafted sausages and meat products made with quality ingredients authentic seasoning and thoughtfully developed recipes designed for both home cooking and foodservice.
From traditional chorizos to innovative flavour combinations, ECL is committed to creating approachable products with rich flavour, dependable quality, and a passion for bringing people together through food.
We proudly serve both everyday customers and wholesale partners across a variety of culinary spaces.
The Latin American Experience
Latin American food is the lively, fragrant chaos of a street market meal, the shared joy of a family barbecue, and the artisan tradition of preserving generations-old, unwritten recipes through smoking and curing meats.
El Chorizo Latino Shared Stories collaboration with www.positivemedia.ca
Meet the Founders
MEET JOHN
El Chorizo Latino’s recipe creator.
Growing up in Canada and Mexico, he spent formative years dreaming of the Gaucho (cowboy) life.
He’s a creative cook who’s passionate about exploring the origins of various foods and incorporating them into his recipes.
MEET ANGELA
The strategic mind and idea generator behind El Chorizo Latino.
Angela has been a dedicated Edmontonian, growing up participating in the city's local scene.
Her interest lie in exploring Canadian identity and narratives, a passion cultivated during her formative years dreaming about what it means to be Canadian.
John (middle).
Age 5, Mexico. Living the Gaucho life and wearing his favourite little cowboy boots ever!