According to Day of the Dead traditions, the Xolo dog plays an important role guiding souls through the mitclán, or underworld, after death. Artist Lourdes Villagómez celebrates these special companions through a piece of cast iron art designed with a Xolo dog sugar skull. This collectible 10.5 inch griddle or comal is a reminder of the Xolo dog’s fierce loyalty and companionship—a comfort not only to those who have passed but also to those who have lost someone they love.
Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)
George L.★★★★★
The sugar skull design is so crisp and detailed that it almost feels like art you can cook on, and the seasoning is already slick enough for eggs without sticking. It's heavy in a good way, holds heat beautifully, and the skull face makes a fun tortilla press too.
Miles E.★★★★★
Used it for the first time this weekend to make cornbread for a Dia de los Muertos dinner, and the sugar skull design came out so crisp it almost felt like a shame to slice into it. The 10.5-inch surface held heat beautifully and the seasoning was already slick right out of the box.
Avery Y.★★★★★
The Xolo dog's journey through the mitclán really comes to life with this griddle—the skull artwork is bold enough to keep on display between meals. It's already well-seasoned, so my first batch of corn tortillas didn't stick at all, and cleanup took barely a minute. A thoughtful piece that feels bo
