Sourcing the world's best food
for North America

ELTEX International purchases premium food products from global suppliers and distributes them across the USA — fueling our own operations in Mexico and serving US food service clients.

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4
Companies in the group
2
Countries · US & Mexico
5+
Continents sourced
TX
US Gateway · Hidalgo
El Texano production plant

State-of-the-art production and processing facility in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León — FSSC 22000 certified.

Who we are

A new force in US food importing

ELTEX International is the newest entity in the El Texano Group — our US-based commercial purchasing company. Headquartered in Hidalgo, Texas, we source premium food products from international suppliers and distribute them within the United States.

Our core mission is twofold: to supply our own operations in Mexico with the best international products, and to generate independent US sales that fuel growth across the entire group. Backed by the infrastructure and experience of El Texano Food Service and El Texano Internacional, we bring binational leverage to every supplier relationship.

We're built for suppliers seeking a serious, committed commercial partner — one that understands import logistics, customs compliance, and real market distribution in both the US and Mexico.

US Importer of Record

FDA-registered, FSVP-capable. We handle all legal import responsibilities in the US.

Full documentation

EUR.1, Telex Release B/L, USMCA, FDA prior notice — we manage it all.

Group-backed purchasing

Leveraging the El Texano Group's network and volume for stronger supplier terms.

Compliance-first

COFEPRIS, SENASICA, VUCEM, FDA — deep regulatory expertise on both borders.

The El Texano Group

Four companies,
one ecosystem

ELTEX International is the newest addition to a group built over years of experience in food production, distribution, and international trade across the US–Mexico corridor.

Each company plays a distinct role — manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and now global purchasing. Together, they form a vertically integrated platform that is difficult to replicate.

This company
ELTEX International
Global Purchasing & US Distribution

Our newest commercial arm. Purchases premium international food products and distributes them in the USA, while self-supplying our Mexican operations.

Hidalgo, Texas
www.eltexint.com
El Texano Group
El Texano Food Service LLC
US Commercial Distribution

Our US food service distribution company. Serves food service clients across the border region with a wide portfolio of international and domestic products.

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El Texano Group
El Texano Internacional SA de CV
Production Plant · Mexico

Our Mexican manufacturing and production facility. Produces and processes food products distributed throughout Mexico and exported internationally.

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El Texano Group
1228 Export Inc.
Mexican Products in the USA

Specializing in the export of authentic Mexican food products to the US market. Bridging Mexican producers with American demand.

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What we distribute

Mexican specialty foods,
ready for the US market

We distribute the full El Texano product line across the United States — authentic Mexican ingredients processed and packed to US food safety standards.

Dried Chiles
El Texano

Dried & Ground Chiles

Ancho, Cascabel, Guajillo, Morita, Chipotle, Pasilla — ground and whole, in bulk.

Spices
El Texano

Spices & Seasonings

Cumin, cinnamon, oregano, cloves, black pepper, paprika, achiote, vanilla and more.

Botanas snacks
El Texano

Snacks & Botanas

Peanuts (10+ varieties), flavored chips, enchilada mango, pepitas, habas and garbanzo.

Seeds and grains
El Texano

Seeds & Grains

Sesame, chia, lentils, beans, corn, garbanzo, pumpkin seeds, sunflower and more.

Dried fruits and nuts
El Texano

Dried Fruits & Nuts

Walnuts, almonds, raisins, dried cranberry, coconut, tamarind, prunes and cashews.

All products available in bulk. Custom packing and labeling available for US retail.

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Our operations

Built for scale,
certified for quality

El Texano Internacional's state-of-the-art plant in Santa Catarina, NL operates under FSSC 22000 food safety certification — ensuring every product meets international quality standards.

Plant interior Packing operations El Texano facility
FSSC 22000 Certified
FSSC
22000 Certified
30+
Years in operation
100+
Products in portfolio
What we do

End-to-end import & distribution services

From supplier selection to final delivery — ELTEX manages the full import chain so international producers can focus on what they do best.

01

Import Logistics

Full shipment management under CIF and FOB terms into US and Mexican ports — Altamira, Manzanillo, Laredo. Coordination with freight forwarders on both sides.

02

Customs & Compliance

FDA prior notice, FSVP agent, COFEPRIS registration, SENASICA, VUCEM filings. EUR.1, USMCA, and Form A origin certification. We keep your shipments moving.

03

Supplier Onboarding

Structured onboarding process including credit review, commercial terms, Incoterm negotiation, and B/L coordination. We build reliable, long-term partnerships.

04

US Distribution

Distribution to food service operators, retailers, and wholesale clients in the United States. Leveraging our existing infrastructure and client network.

05

Product Documentation

Technical data sheets, SKU catalogs, nutritional labels (NOM-051 / US FDA), and bilingual spec sheets for regulatory submissions and commercial presentations.

06

Market Intelligence

Pricing analysis, seasonal buying windows, competitive landscape, and volume forecasting for new product categories entering the North American market.

Our markets

Where we operate

Our dual structure gives international suppliers a single, reliable commercial partner with deep roots on both sides of the US–Mexico border.

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United States — ELTEX International & El Texano Food Service LLC

Hidalgo, Texas · FDA-registered · US importer of record · Food service distribution across South Texas and national accounts.

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Mexico — El Texano Internacional SA de CV

Santa Catarina, Nuevo León · COFEPRIS-capable · Mexican importer & production · Distribution across NL, CDMX, and key national channels.

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Europe — Active supplier corridor

Established relationships with European producers including Belgium, Spain, and Italy. Full experience with EUR.1 preferential origin under the EU–Mexico FTA.

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Asia & Sri Lanka — Expanding sourcing

Active sourcing of specialty ingredients: Ceylon cinnamon, spices, specialty grains. Established logistics from Colombo to Manzanillo.

Positioned at the world's most active trade corridor

Hidalgo–Tamaulipas is one of the busiest US–Mexico border crossing points, processing billions in agricultural and food trade annually under USMCA.

Entry ports we work with
Altamira
Mexico · Ocean primary
Manzanillo
Mexico · Pacific gateway
Laredo
Texas · Overland import
Hidalgo
Texas · US operations
Get in touch

Let's work together

Whether you're a supplier looking for a North American commercial partner or a buyer seeking quality international products — we want to hear from you.

United States
ELTEX International
Hidalgo, Texas, USA
Mexico
El Texano Internacional SA de CV
Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, México
Email
[email protected]
Phone USA
+1 (956) 530-2811
Phone Mexico
+52 (811) 050-1102
Website
www.eltexint.com