Cisneros Tabacalera

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Tobacco field at sunrise in Jalapa, Nicaragua
Jalapa, Nicaragua

Blended by family.
Rolled by hand.

Cisneros Tabacalera hand-rolls every cigar it makes at Maquiladora de Tabaco Vegas De Jalapa, S.A. in Jalapa, Nicaragua — small-batch lines blended with the same recipes the family has used for years, not mass-produced for a shelf.

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Our Story

A family recipe, not a factory formula.

Cisneros Tabacalera is the manufacturing side of the Mexica family of brands — the hands behind the cigars sold under our own name and stocked in the humidor at our sister retail store, BBQ City Cigars, in Lockhart, Texas.

"Every cigar in our collection is the result of expert blending and careful attention to detail."

Every blend starts with a recipe, not a spec sheet — chosen filler, binder, and wrapper combinations built around flavor, not just cost. It's a small operation on purpose.

Hands working tobacco leaf at the factory
The Craft

From leaf to band.

What it takes to get a Cisneros cigar from the field to your hand.

Tobacco leaves growing in the field
I.

Leaf Selection

Wrapper, binder, and filler tobaccos are chosen leaf by leaf for each blend's flavor profile.

Hands hand-rolling cigars at the factory
II.

Hand Rolling

Every cigar is rolled by hand at Maquiladora de Tabaco Vegas De Jalapa, S.A. in Jalapa, Nicaragua.

Bundled cigars resting during the aging process
III.

Aging

Rolled cigars rest to let the blend's flavors settle and marry before they're banded.

Finishing a cigar by hand before banding
IV.

Banding & Boxing

Finished cigars are banded, boxed, and shipped to our retail partners.

Our Cigars

Eleven cigars. One family recipe book.

Every cigar below is blended by Jorge Rodriguez of Tampeño Cigars and handmade at Maquiladora de Tabaco Vegas De Jalapa, S.A. in Jalapa, Nicaragua.

ML Cisneros Series

Blended by Jorge Rodriguez of Tampeño Cigars
El Juez cigar band

El Juez

6×52 Toro
Connecticut wrapper · Indonesian binder · Nicaraguan filler

The mildest offering in the ML Cisneros Line — a smooth, satisfying smoke built around a luxurious Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper and Indonesian binder. A delicate balance that appeals to novice and seasoned smokers alike.

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El Coronel cigar band

El Coronel

5×50 Robusto
Habano wrapper · Indonesian binder · Nicaraguan filler

A commanding, medium-bodied Robusto wrapped in an exquisite Ecuadorian Habano Rosado over an Indonesian binder — a delightful complexity that's robust yet approachable, ideal for casual smokers and connoisseurs alike.

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El Maestro cigar band

El Maestro

6×60 Gordo
San Andrés wrapper · Sumatra binder · Nicaraguan filler

The boldest cigar in the line — an intense Gordo wrapped in a stunning Mexican San Andrés leaf over a Sumatra binder. A sophisticated, full-bodied blend built for seasoned aficionados.

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El Mayor cigar band

El Mayor

7×52 Churchill
Barberpole wrapper · Sumatra binder · Nicaraguan filler

The largest in the series — a striking barberpole wrapper, two leaves twisted together, over a Sumatra binder. A surprisingly mild, easy-drawing Churchill built for a long, unhurried smoke.

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Sidekicks

Small-run releases & fan favorites
Hobo Joe Cigars band

Hobo Joe Cigars

5×60 Presidente
Connecticut wrapper · Sumatra binder · Nicaraguan filler

A big, easy-drawing Presidente wrapped in mild Connecticut over a Sumatra binder and Nicaraguan filler — built for a long afternoon with nowhere else to be.

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King Leon cigar artwork

King Leon

4×60 Pigtail
Habano wrapper · Sumatra binder · Nicaraguan filler

A short, thick Pigtail-capped smoke wrapped in Habano over a Sumatra binder — a quick, medium-bodied break when a full-length cigar doesn't fit the moment.

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51 Brooklyn cigar artwork Family Tribute

51 Brooklyn

6×52 Toro
Connecticut wrapper · Indonesian binder · Nicaraguan filler

A tribute to owner Christian Cisneros' grandfather, drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1950 and at Spring Training in Vero Beach, FL in 1951. Notes of rich cedar, toasted nuts, and a hint of sweetness, with a smooth, balanced finish.

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King of the Streets cigar band

King of the Streets

5×50 Robusto · 6×52 Toro · 6×60 Gordo
Habano wrapper · Indonesian binder · Nicaraguan filler

A medium-bodied, sweet-tipped cigar available in three sizes, wrapped in Habano over an Indonesian binder and Nicaraguan filler. The tip is dipped in sugar cane water, adding a gentle sweetness to the cigar's natural flavor — an irresistible choice for newcomers and seasoned aficionados alike.

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Infused Cigars

Flavored tips & wrappers
Big Booty Judy cigar artwork Infused · Sweet Coconut

Big Booty Judy

6×60 Gordo
Maduro wrapper · Sumatra binder · Nicaraguan filler

A big Gordo infused with sweet coconut — a rich Maduro wrapper over a Sumatra binder and Nicaraguan filler, with a surprisingly mild, dessert-like finish.

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Angry Unicorn cigar artwork Infused · Fruity Cereal

Angry Unicorn

6×48 Corona
Habano wrapper · Nicaraguan binder · Nicaraguan filler

A playful, fruity-cereal-infused Corona wrapped in Habano over an all-Nicaraguan binder and filler — mild, sweet, and built to stand out.

Other Flavors Available: Hazelnut, Cognac, Vanilla, and Cherry.

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Special Releases

Limited & collaboration cigars
Box Box cigar artwork COTA F1 Exclusive

Box Box

5×50 Boxpress
Habano wrapper · Sumatra binder · Nicaraguan filler

Crafted exclusively for Circuit of the Americas F1 fans around the US Grand Prix in Austin. A rich, complex profile — notes of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and a hint of spice — built around a perfect draw and an even burn.

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Where To Find Us

We manufacture. Our retail partners sell.

Cisneros Tabacalera doesn't run a storefront of its own — find our cigars where they're actually sold.

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BBQ City Cigars

Our sister retail store and lounge in Lockhart, Texas — the Hard Ash Humidor is stocked with the full Cisneros lineup alongside other boutique brands.

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Cut and Light Mobile

Our sister mobile events company pours Cisneros cigars at hand-rolling events, pop-up lounges, and private bookings across the region.

Cisneros Tabacalera is part of the Mexica family of brands.

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Tobacco field in Jalapa, Nicaragua

Carry Cisneros in your shop.

Retailers and distributors — reach out for wholesale inquiries.

trade@cisnerostabacalera.com