Cebollita: Sweet, Tender, Grill-Ready

The classic bulb onion built for the asador.

A CARNE ASADA ESSENTIAL

Cebollita, the Onion Made for the Grill

Cebollitas are young, tender bulb onions with slender green tops, prized for grilling whole alongside meats at any classic Latin American cookout. Their mild sweetness deepens with a char, making them a beloved side to carne asada. At Latin Specialties, we source cebollitas for consistent quality and freshness, bunch after bunch.

Sweet, tender, and grill-ready—cebollita is a cookout essential.

Cebollitas,Grilled Whole and Carne Asada Tacos

Sweet, tender and made for the grill.

Plate of charred grilled cebollitas with lime wedgesGrill with whole cebollitas charring over the coals

Grilled side recipe

Cebollitas Asadas (Grilled Spring Onions)

Whole bulb onions charred on the grill with lime and salt: the classic side of any carne asada.

  • Serves4
  • Prep5 min
  • Grill10 min

Ingredients

  • 12 Latin Specialties Cebollita, roots trimmed
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Coarse salt
  • Juice of 1 Latin Specialties Lime
  • Salsa and warm tortillas, to serve

Method

  1. Heat a grill or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Brush the cebollitas with oil and sprinkle with salt.
  2. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes, turning, until the bulbs are tender and the green tops are charred.
  3. Squeeze lime over them and serve hot.

TipLeave some of the green stem on: it chars nicely and is part of the pleasure.

From Field to Your Table

Sourcing

Trusted growers deliver consistent, quality cebollita

Quality & Safety

Strict specs, traceability, and cold-chain stewardship ensure quality.

Ripeness Handling

Harvested young and tender for the best flavor on the grill.

Packaging & Formats

Bunched, bagged, or custom program packs.

On-Time Delivery

Reliable logistics to keep your supply flowing.

Program flexibility.

We support programs to meet customer and regulatory needs. Choose the approach that fits your market and let us guide specifications, labeling and handling.

Care, Made Simple

Store cebollitas refrigerated in a breathable bag. Use within about a week for the best texture and flavor.

Quality You Can Measure