Movies like Tortilla Soup

Julie & Julia intertwines the lives of Julia Child, the pioneering cook, and Julie Powell, a young New Yorker aspiring to cook all 524 recipes in Child's cookbook. Like Tortilla Soup, it's a delectable film that foodies and those interested in the personal stories behind cooking will thoroughly enjoy.

Chocolat, set in a tranquil French village, unfolds the story of a woman who opens a chocolaterie with her young daughter and stirs up the town's rigid morality. It shares Tortilla Soup's theme of how food can transform and heal, offering viewers an indulgent cinematic treat with a touch of romance.

This movie features a work-obsessed chef whose life changes when she becomes the guardian of her young niece, reminiscent of Tortilla Soup's family and culinary themes. No Reservations serves up a blend of romance, drama, and fine food, making it a tasty follow-up for fans of heartwarming kitchen tales.

Spanglish explores the cultural and personal adjustments of a Mexican woman and her daughter after they move to the US, with several scenes highlighting the importance of food. This film will appeal to those who enjoy Tortilla Soup's exploration of family, identity, and cross-cultural experiences.

Directed by Ang Lee, Eat Drink Man Woman is a Taiwanese film that inspired Tortilla Soup, sharing a core theme of family relationships and the expression of love through food. Fans of Tortilla Soup will appreciate the similar narrative of a talented chef and his daughters as they navigate life's complexities.

Woman on Top follows a Brazilian chef who moves to San Francisco to start anew after a painful separation. Combining magical realism with luscious meals, this film captures the same essence of personal and culinary journey that fans found enriching in Tortilla Soup.