1980s
Family Recipe
The roots of Dirty T begin with family recipes from Hermosillo, Sonora — the flavors that still inspire everything we make today.
Dirty T Tamarindo is more than candy — it’s family, tradition, and a whole lot of flavor. Built on recipes passed down from the 1980s in Hermosillo, Sonora, our treats bring tamarindo, chamoy and chile together in every unforgettable bite.
At Dirty T Tamarindo, everything we make comes from the heart. As a family-run business based in Tucson, Arizona, we use recipes passed down from the 1980s in Hermosillo, Sonora. Our candies are made by hand using real ingredients and traditional methods.
Every piece of candy we create is a reflection of who we are — family, tradition, and pride in our roots. Making tamarindo treats isn’t just a business for us; it’s a way of keeping our heritage alive and sharing it with others.
From carefully selecting ingredients to mixing each batch by hand, we stay true to the methods our family has trusted for decades. There are no shortcuts — just real flavors, real effort, and a whole lot of love.
Sweet, sour, salty and spicy — every Dirty T bite is built on tradition and made to be unforgettable.
The roots of Dirty T begin with family recipes from Hermosillo, Sonora — the flavors that still inspire everything we make today.
Dirty T officially makes its Tucson debut, bringing Alana Solis’ family chamoy recipe to candies, fruit, snacks and more.
After reaching dozens of local shops, Dirty T opens its first brick-and-mortar location on Tucson’s west side.
New products, retailers, collaborations, press and creative opportunities keep taking Dirty T beyond where it started.
The flavors at the heart of Mexican candy and every Dirty T creation.
The soul of many Mexican candies, tamarindo provides the signature sweet and sour base that makes every bite complex, tangy and addictive.
Fruit, dried chile, sugar, salt and tradition come together to make the family chamoy at the center of Dirty T’s signature flavor.
The fiery heart of our candies. Chile brings satisfying heat that balances the sweetness and keeps you reaching for another bite.
Owner Alana Solis and Dirty T Tamarindo have been featured for the family recipe, the growth of the business, and the cultural story behind Dirty T’s signature chamoy.
Artist Stephanie Shih’s Still life with chamoy and Dirty T Tamarindo features Dirty T candies alongside objects from LACMA’s permanent collection. In LACMA’s feature on the work, Shih specifically credits Alana Solis and her family chamoy story as part of the inspiration behind the piece.
READ LACMA FEATUREA family recipe from Hermosillo, a Tucson candy company, and now a place in a contemporary artwork connecting Mexican chamoy with a much larger story of food, migration and culture.
A full profile of Alana Solis, her tía’s chamoy recipe from Hermosillo, and Dirty T’s growth from a new Tucson business into a brand found throughout the city.
VIEW STORYTucson Foodie covered Dirty T’s move into its first permanent storefront after the family-operated brand had already reached more than 70 local retailers.
VIEW STORYMore recent coverage takes readers inside Dirty T’s west-side flagship store and highlights the candies, pickle kits, chamoy and personality behind the brand.
VIEW STORYTaste the flavors, find Dirty T near you, and keep following the next chapter of our family story.
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