Fox Run Tortilla Press
- Quesadilla & Tortilla Maker
- Metallic
- 5.1 pounds
- Tortilla Press
- Better rated than 55%
- More reviewed than 60%
A heavier, more stable press than typical aluminum versions, worth it if you check the handle and hinge on arrival given the reported quality-control misses.
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How it ranks among the 20 quesadilla & tortilla makers we track
4.3★ across 587 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
587 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Fox Run's cast iron tortilla press with a 7.25-inch pressing diameter, built for pressing corn or flour tortillas down to about 7 inches from balls of masa. Also used for patacones, arepas and empanada dough.
Cast iron gives it more heft than the aluminum presses common at this price, which reviewers credit for a flatter, more even press. Quality control is inconsistent though: one reviewer's first unit arrived with a broken handle and needed a replacement, and another found assembly difficult before it broke outright. Hand wash only; a rust-preventing coating is applied but this isn't a dishwasher item.
- 7.25-inch pressing diameter
- Makes 7-inch corn or flour tortillas
- Rust-resistant coating
- Overall size 9.25 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who got a good unit describe it as heavy and effective, producing evenly thin tortillas and disassembling easily for cleaning. Two separate buyers reported build problems: a broken handle on first arrival, and a unit that broke during assembly.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Cast iron weight presses more evenly than aluminum
- Disassembles for cleaning
- Also works for arepas, patacones and empanada dough
- Hand wash only, not dishwasher safe
- Some units arrive with handle or assembly defects
- Only available in one 7.25-inch diameter
Performance notes
The weight of the cast iron body does the pressing work, applying even downward force through the lever so a ball of masa flattens into a uniform disc rather than an uneven push in a lighter aluminum press. Reviewers also use it for flattening burger patties, since the same flat, heavy plates work on any soft dough or ground meat. The tradeoff is that cast iron needs hand washing and a protective coating to resist rust, unlike anodized aluminum presses.
Specifications
| Brand | Fox Run |
|---|---|
| Model | 5942 |
| Color | Metallic |
| Item Weight | 5.1 pounds |
| Included Components | Tortilla Press |
| Item Type Name | Tortilla Maker Press |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in quesadilla & tortilla makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Run Tortilla PressThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 587 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach 25409 Quesadilla MakerHamilton Beach | 4.5 / 5 | 3,500 | 4.5 / 5 |
| 10 Inch Red Oak Tortilla PressCentral Coast Woodworks | 4.6 / 5 | 1,700 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EQD-118 Electric Non-Stick 11" Quesadilla MakerElite Gourmet | 4.4 / 5 | 8,088 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Norpro 6" tortilla makerBrand | 4.2 / 5 | 4,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Fox Run 5942
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size tortillas does the Fox Run 5942 make?
About 7 inches, from a 7.25-inch diameter cast iron press.
Is the Fox Run tortilla press dishwasher safe?
No, it's hand wash only; the cast iron carries a coating to resist rust.
Can the Fox Run press be used for anything besides tortillas?
Yes, reviewers and the listing note it works for patacones, arepas, empanada dough and even flattening burger patties.