Mexican food is a style of cuisine with an origin in ancient times. It has influenced the cooking styles of other countries, including Argentina, Guatemala, and the United States. However, there are many misconceptions about what Mexican food is. What is considered real Mexican food? This blog post will explore this question and help you […]
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6 Most Common Foods to Try at a Mexican Restaurant
Mexican cuisine is famous worldwide for being full of flavor and delicious goodness! Not only are their dishes unique, but they also combine a bit of everything- sweet and spicy flavors mixed with traditional Mexican spices. Naturally, you might find yourself in a dilemma looking at the menu the first time you walk into a […]
Tamales Through Time: A History of the Tamale
While more people may recognize the taco as the premier portable Mexican meal available today, this was not always the case. When the Chili Queens first set up their stalls in San Antonio and Los Angeles, many Americans were coming for their variants of the tamale along with the chili. These tasty foodstuffs worked as […]
Who Invented The Tortilla Chip?
No other Latin American staple quite captures the imagination, or a burrito, like a tortilla. Whether corn or flour, used in tacos and tostadas, soups and enchiladas or pies and casseroles, the ubiquitous tortilla is undeniable. The corn tortilla chip provides the greatest example of its popularity. Tortilla chips sell all over the world from […]
How the Maya Influenced Mexican Food
When most people think of the native peoples from Mexico, their mind drifts to the Nahua peoples that comprised the Aztecs, Zapotecs and Olmecs. However, the Maya formed an important part of the pre-Columbian history of Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. From tamales to coffee, salsas to horchatas, today you can find many of these Mayan […]
Tacos Through Time: A History of the Taco
Who first invented the taco? It’s a question you might have pondered while chowing down by the street, sitting in a Tex-Mex restaurant or perhaps just now. However, this particular street food’s common appearance in the menus like Mayan Mexican Family Restaurants and food trucks alike speaks to the popularity of Mexican cuisine in the […]
Fun Facts About Margaritas
The Margarita: America’s Favorite Drink Tequila, lime, salt – what’s not to like? Whether you’re shaking things up at home or hitting up your favorite Mexican restaurant, the margarita is a classic go-to that is sure to satisfy. In 2008, the Cheers On-Premise Handbook stated that the margarita was the most popular mixed drink in […]
Famous Mexican Chefs: An Overview
Famous Mexican Chefs: American Tastemakers When Americans think of celebrated chefs, they’re likely to render up images of Gordon Ramsay, David Burtka, or Paula Deen. However, these Food Network icons aren’t representative of the diversity chefs in America have to offer. Mexican food is one of the most popular cuisines all over the world, and […]
The Tortilla’s History: A Look Back Through Thousands of Years
History of the Corn Tortilla Tortillas are everywhere today. The thin, unleavened pieces of flatbread are in thousands of restaurants, taco stands, and grocery stores across the nation, and they’re the most popular ethnic bread across the globe. But where did they come from? Where have they been? Let’s journey through time. A Tortilla as […]
Popular Types of Authentic Mexican Food
Popular Types of Authentic Mexican Food Most people may think that Mexican cuisine mainly consists of burritos, tacos tortillas, and fajitas. However, a lot of what people call classic Mexican food has been seriously missing in translation. Nowadays, people are mostly interested in the Americanized version of Mexican food. So, here are some facts […]