Our Story

Hello, my name is María Arvizu, the artisan behind CHARRO'S.

My kitchen smells like home — like the flavours of my father and my grandmother. They are the heart of CHARRO'S, and CHARRO'S is my way of honouring their memory.

In my kitchen, everything is made by hand, the artisanal way. Each recipe tells its own story — a story of family, tradition, and celebration. Made only with fresh ingredients, in small batches, I carefully preserve the ancestral art of our customs.

A jar of CHARRO'S will take you to the heart of our land and the soul of our family — from my kitchen in the Ottawa Valley to your table, anywhere in Canada. Come discover the flavours of Mexico: your one-way ticket to my homeland!

Made with love, from my family's kitchen to yours. Gracias for being part of our story.

Welcome to CHARRO'S!
— María

Our colourful little shop at the Petawawa Container Market — where the Ottawa Valley comes to taste Mexico.

Awards & Recognition

• Best Salsa in Canada Region — awarded by the Embassy of Mexico in Ottawa
• Business Excellence Award Finalist 2026 — Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Ontario Made — proud member of the Ontario Made program