One of our secrets at El Pollo Norteno is the northern Mexican marinade we use to create our famous Mesquite Grilled Chicken. Marinating consists in steeping meat in a savory sauce (a marinade) to tenderize it or add flavor. The word “marinade” comes from “mare”, the Latin word for sea, a reminder that at some…
The burrito, like Cesar salad, is an incredibly popular dish whose origins are sometimes disputed between the United States and Mexico. These sort of giant-sized taco is tasty, convenient and, as the United States have shown to the world, an amazing way to have breakfast. But who invented it? Let’s begin our journey with some…
Carnitas is a staple of the diet of Mexicans, and for a good reason: they’re delicious. If you don’t know much about this dish, we envy you, because you’re in for a delicious ride. “Carnitas” means “little meat” or, literally, “little meats”, in plural. Basically, it’s pulled pork that has been fried in a mix…
So you are planning a party or an event and you are asking yourself what food to serve. You need an affordable, versatile and fun option, but what dish can cover all those bases? Well, look no further that a Taco Bar, an amazing option to feed your friends or the attendees to your event.…
Guacamole, a staple of Mexican cuisine, has reached global stardom thanks to its popularity in the United States.This spread made of mashed avocado seasoned with condiments is the perfect party food: tasty, easy to make, and also healthy for you. From its prehispanic origins in the Aztec empire to its conquest of the Super Bowl,…
Tortas are the Mexican version of that old staple of world cuisine: a length of bread split lengthwise and filled with meat, cheese, or any other product that tickles the culinary imagination. Even though its origins are not completely clear, the torta is beloved in Mexico as a symbol of a gastronomical culture that favors convenience, imagination and versatility. For example,…
One of the reasons why we love chicken is that it is a very versatile meat, as there are many meals and dishes that are both simple and delicious. However, using chicken as an ingredient of other dishes is also possible. Therefore, we decided to share with you a quick list of 10 chicken pizza…
One of the reasons why we love chicken is that it is a very versatile meat, as there are many meals and dishes that are both simple and delicious. However, using chicken as an ingredient of other dishes is also possible. Therefore, we decided to share with you a quick list of 10 chicken pizzas…
Chicken is by far the most eaten meat in the United States, as it is healthy, delicious, and quite simple to make. However, chicken food poisoning can be an unsurprisingly common scenario, especially when we don´t handle raw chicken the proper way. That’s why we need to make sure we take all the necessary measures…
Even when chicken might not be everyone’s morning choice, there are many chicken breakfast ideas that are both healthy and delicious. We know that chicken comes with several health benefits, and being that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, adding a bit of bird to our early menu actually makes sense. Therefore,…