Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us.
About Recetas Mexas
What is Recetas Mexas?+
An editorial platform dedicated to authentic Mexican cooking, with recipes adapted so you can make them in Australia with ingredients you can find here.
Is it free?+
Yes. All recipes, cultural guides and use of the platform are 100% free. Premium features only exist for business profiles (shops/restaurants) that want to be featured.
Who is behind it?+
Edmond Bojalil - Mexican (from Puebla). Learn more at /en-au/about.
Recipes
Are the recipes authentic or tex-mex?+
Authentic. Every recipe starts from a documented traditional version of a Mexican region (Oaxaca, Yucatán, Puebla, CDMX, etc.). When we include something tex-mex, we flag it explicitly.
What if I can't find an ingredient in Australia?+
Every ingredient comes with a note on culturally close substitutions — for dried chillies, coriander, capsicum or fresh cheeses there is almost always a local stand-in that keeps the dish honest. For the harder-to-find ones we keep a directory of Mexican and Latin shops across Australia: browse it at /en-au/stores or on the map at /en-au/map. Several also ship online.
Are the tablespoons Australian?+
No, and it matters here: the standard Australian tablespoon holds 20 ml (four teaspoons), while the rest of the world uses 15 ml. Our recipes use the 15 ml tablespoon, so with Australian measuring spoons use three level teaspoons wherever a recipe says one tablespoon. Cups, grams and millilitres are unaffected.
Can I print the recipes?+
Yes. Every recipe page has an optimised print button.
Where do I find Mexican ingredients in Australia?+
In Latin American grocers and in the international aisle of the large supermarket chains (Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, IGA). We list the shops we have mapped ourselves, city by city, at /en-au/stores and on the map at /en-au/map.
Account and privacy
Do I need to create an account?+
No, not to read recipes. Yes, if you want to save favourites, create shopping lists or rate recipes.
Do you share my data?+
We do not sell your data. See /en-au/privacy. We handle your personal information in line with Australian law, including the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles overseen by the OAIC.
How do I delete my account?+
Email [email protected] requesting deletion. We respond within a reasonable timeframe in line with applicable privacy law, including the Privacy Act 1988. If you are not happy with how we handled your request, you can raise it with the OAIC.
Business directory
Do you have a directory of Mexican restaurants and shops in Australia?+
Yes. You can browse Mexican restaurants and shops by city from the menu, or on the map at /en-au/map.
I own a Mexican restaurant or shop in Australia. How do I sign up?+
Register your business for free at /en-au/business/register. It takes a couple of minutes and there is no cost to appear in the directory.