The Food That Built America Tortilla Takeover (Season 6, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Documentary, History

The Food That Built America

Tortilla Takeover (Season 6, Episode 1)

TV Episode | Documentary, History

Bold visionaries take big risks to bring Mexican food to all Americans, by creating the best-selling condiment on the planet, two of the most famous snack chip brands of all time and innovating the iconic pairing of chips and salsa.

Head Writer

Brian Burstein

Composer

Devin Powers (background music)

Cinematographer

Simon Shohet (DP, Drama Portion)

Editor

Collin Emley

Casting

Ian Bender | Ashley Hallihan

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 23, 2025

Release date

Feb 23, 2025 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 nomination

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14 cast members

Name	Known for
Anthony Botelho Wayne Calloway Wayne Calloway See fewer	Wrong Station (2016)
Brooke Caison Self Self See fewer	The Food That Built America (2019)
Bill Esparza Self Self See fewer	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013)
Malcolm Green Kit Goldsbury Kit Goldsbury See fewer	The Food That Built America (2019)
Sean Irvine David Pace David Pace See fewer	The Dendrill
Jason Liebig Self - Brand historian Self - Brand historian See fewer	The Mega-Brands That Built America (2023)
Vallery Lomas Self - Author: Life Is What You Bake It Self - Author: Life Is What You Bake It See fewer	The Food That Built America (2019)
Mireya Loza Self Self See fewer	The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America (2022)
Bill Oakley Self - Fast Food Expert Self - Fast Food Expert See fewer	The Simpsons (1989)
Adam Richman Self Self See fewer	Guiding Light (1952)
Joanna Saltz Self Self See fewer	The Food That Built America (2019)
Bryant Simon Self Self See fewer	Blue Gold: American Jeans (2014)
Don Wildman Self - PodcastHost: American History Hit Self - PodcastHost: American History Hit See fewer	Primetime Glick (2001)
Yohuru Williams Self - Professor of History: University of St. Thomas (as Dr. Yohuru Williams) Self - Professor of History: University of St. Thomas (as Dr. Yohuru Williams) See fewer	Those About to Die (2024)