The tortilla (Spanish pronunciation: [tortiʎa]) is a flatbread made from corn or wheat. The word "tortilla" originally comes from the Spanish word "torta", which means "round cake". When Spanish explorers discovered an unleavened flatbread made by the Aztecs, they called it "tortilla" (little torta).

Tortillas have been used for many centuries, particularly in Mexico and more recently in the United States. The tortilla is consumed all year round. Tortillas are most commonly prepared with meat to make dishes such as tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.

Tortillas have increased in popularity in other countries, especially in the United States and Europe as Mexican cuisine has been accepted in those countries. It is impossible to clarify the exact time or place where the tortilla was invented. According to Mayan legend, tortillas were invented by a peasant for his hungry king in ancient times.

The first tortillas, which date back to approximately 10000 BCE, were made of native corn with dried kernel. The Aztecs used a lot of corn, both eaten straight from the cob and in recipes. They would grind corn into cornmeal and from this they would make a dough called masa.

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