Rooted in the Past

The story of Capital Farms begins over 500 years ago, when Spanish explorers brought cattle to the New World. These resilient, horned animals—bred in Spain—were called Criollo. They weren’t genetically engineered or bred for rapid gain. Instead, they were shaped by the land, adapting to harsh terrain, surviving on native forage, and thriving in the rugged environments of the Americas.

Over time, Criollo cattle evolved into the Corriente breed—an agile, desert-hardened type that established a stronghold in northern Mexico and the American Southwest. At Capital Farms, we raise only Corriente cattle because they carry the strength, spirit, and flavor that defined beef long before industrial agriculture.

Sourced with Purpose from the Sierra Madres

Our story wouldn’t be complete without the land and people of the Sierra Madre mountains in Old Mexico. Capital Farms sources Corriente cattle directly from this remote region, where ranching families have preserved the breed for generations. These cattle are a rare genetic treasure—untouched by modern breeding and perfected over centuries by nature, not science.

The arid mountain landscape shapes cattle that are hardy, agile, and deeply flavorful. This is where the best Corrientes—prized for both rodeo athleticism and beef quality—begin their journey before continuing their legacy with us in Arizona.