If you are a fan of tacos (and who isn’t?!), you are going to love these four tasty facts about tacos you probably didn’t know. 1. Tacos May Have Started as Miners’ Food Nobody knows for sure who invented tacos or under what circumstances they were created. There are some interesting theories, though. For example,…
Everyone knows and loves tacos al pastor, carnitas tacos, and birria tacos. But what about chicken tacos? In this blog post, we share three tips to enjoy perfect chicken tacos! 1. Be Playful With Your Salsas The beauty of Mexican food is that every dish is unique. And we don’t mean just that grilled chicken…
Is all Mexican food spicy? Are hard-shell tacos authentic? Popularity sometimes comes at a cost. In the case of Mexican food, its rise to global fame has brought with it some common misconceptions that need to be cleared up. That’s why in this post, we debunk some common myths about Mexican food. Myth 1: All Mexican…
At El Pollo Norteño, we know about grilled chicken. And while or delicious northern Mexican marinade remains a well-kept secret, today we share some tips to make the best grilled chicken at home. 1. Marinate Your Chicken Sure, you can grill your chicken without marinating it. However, experts and food lovers seem to agree: the…
2022 is here! And what better way to celebrate than to treat yourself to some of the world’s most amazing food? Whether you already know and love Mexican food or you want to learn more about it, this delicious calendar will introduce you to some amazing dishes you probably haven’t tasted before. January 6, Dia…
Just like Mexican food, Mexican Christmas traditions are fun, colorful, and simply delicious. Keep reading to learn more about Christmas traditions in Mexico, including the food served during the merriest season of the year! Nacimiento It isn’t officially Christmas in Mexico until families break out their nacimiento, or nativity scene. Nacimientos can be as small…
Mexican food is gaining popularity all around the world. However, not everyone knows its history. In this post, we offer a brief history of Mexican cuisine focusing on three crucial moments that shaped Mexican cuisine as we know it. Pre-Columbian Civilizations Before the arrival of the European conquistadores, the territory of today’s Mexico was inhabited…
People around the world love chicken salad, and it’s easy to see why. Tasty but versatile, chicken salad can be adapted to any cuisine and goes well with many different ingredients. But is chicken salad healthy? Let’s find out. Is Chicken Salad Healthy? Most people think of chicken salad as a healthy dish. In large…
The results you get are only as good as the tools you use, and Mexican food is no exception. So, without further ado, here are five traditional kitchen utensils you’ll need to make authentic Mexican food. Molcajete A molcajete is a stone mortar and pestle used to make traditional salsas. Molcajetes are more than a…
In previous posts, we saw how Mexican food has become a staple of space missions. However, Mexican cuisine is also a global sensation here on Earth. Keep reading to discover why. Mexican Food Is Going Global From food trucks in Berlin to Mexican fusion restaurants in Tokyo, Mexican cuisine is gaining new fans all over…