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…
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…
Great news for all lovers of Mexican food: you can grow chile peppers in space. Buckle up, everyone, because space exploration just got a lot tastier. Chile Peppers and Tacos in Space As you may remember, in one of our previous posts we talked about Mexican food and its role in space exploration. We saw…
Birria is a hot internet sensation nowadays, but it’s steeped in the history of Jalisco and Mexico. From its origin as an animal population control method to its unlikely rise to fame, here are five interesting facts about birria. Some Interesting Facts About Birria Birria was born as a solution to a problem: the growing…
Who doesn’t love chicken nachos? They’re even more fun than regular nachos, and also more filling and delicious. If you are a fan of chicken nachos, here are three tips to make your nachos even tastier. 1. Salsas Are a Gamechanger It’s no secret that salsas are a cornerstone of Mexican food, and nachos are…
Guacamole is an essential part of Mexican cuisine. Depending on who you ask in Mexico, guacamole can be pretty elaborate. However, guacamole can also be simple without losing an ounce of its character. If you are looking for an easy and authentic guacamole recipe you are in for a treat. Keep reading to learn more!…
Today is Cinco de Mayo, the perfect date to settle this delicious dispute: What is the most popular Mexican food around the world? Keep reading to discover the answer. What Is the Most Popular Mexican Dish Around the World? Food is one of the most effective ambassadors of Mexican culture around the world. From Canada…