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Tips, guides and stories about Mexican cooking in Canada
Welcome to the Recetas Mexas blog, your source for information about Mexican cuisine in the UK. Here you'll find detailed guides about Mexican ingredients, practical tips for cooking authentic dishes with products available in British supermarkets, and articles about the rich culinary culture of Mexico. Explore our recipes, products and restaurants for more.
Our articles cover everything from toasting and rehydrating dried chillies for rich, complex salsas to understanding the difference between corn and flour tortillas and when to use each. Learn traditional techniques like nixtamalisation that give tortillas their distinctive flavour and texture.
Written by our team of Mexicans living in the UK, every article combines first-hand cultural knowledge with practical advice for British kitchens.
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We also publish shop reviews of Latin and Mexican stores across UK cities, product comparisons (which bottled mole is most authentic, what brand of totopos tastes best), seasonal guides (chiles en nogada in September, rosca de reyes in January, pan de muerto in November) and the fascinating stories behind dishes like mole poblano, tamales andpozole that carry centuries of pre-Hispanic and colonial tradition.
Whether you're a complete beginner curious about Mexican cuisine or an experienced cook looking to perfect your technique, our blog has something for every level. All recipes and techniques are adapted for ingredients available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and specialist Mexican shops across the UK.
Latest Articles
Tamales: The Definitive Guide to Mexican Regional Varieties
Discover the varieties of tamales that exist in Mexico, from the Oaxacan to the northern. Learn to identify them, cook them and where to find them in the UK.
Pairing Beer with Mexican Food: A Guide to Getting It Right Every Time
Discover how to pair beer with Mexican food: which styles go with tacos, mole, ceviche and more. Mexican beers, Spanish craft beers and perfect combinations.
Essential Spices and Herbs of Mexican Cooking
Get to know the spices and herbs that define the flavour of Mexican cooking: cumin, epazote, Mexican oregano, achiote and more. Where to find them in the UK and how to use them.
Mexican Ceviche: Techniques, Variations and the Perfect Recipe
Mexican ceviche has a character all its own. Learn the differences with the Peruvian version, the regional variations of Mexico and the step-by-step recipe to make it in the UK.
Oaxacan Cuisine: The 7 Moles and Other Culinary Treasures
Oaxaca is the culinary capital of Mexico. Discover its legendary 7 moles, the chapulín, artisanal mezcal, Oaxaca cheese and other unique culinary treasures.
The Spanish Omelette vs the Mexican Tortilla: Two Worlds, One Name
Two iconic dishes share a name but could not be more different. Discover the stories, techniques and curiosities behind the Spanish omelette and the Mexican tortilla.
Mexican Bread: Conchas, Cuernos and the Panadería That Defines Us
Discover the fascinating world of Mexican sweet bread: conchas, cuernos, polvorones, orejas and more. History, varieties and where to find it in the UK.
Mexican Markets: What You Would Find in an Authentic Tianguis
A virtual journey through an authentic Mexican tianguis: what stalls you would find, what to buy, the street food that surrounds it and how it compares with Spanish markets.
Carnitas Michoacanas: Secrets to Perfect Pork
Learn the secrets of authentic carnitas michoacanas: confit techniques in lard, the ideal cuts, a step-by-step recipe and how to recreate this delicacy in your Spanish kitchen.
Birria: The Jalisco Dish That Conquered the World
Discover the story of Jalisco's birria, its regional variations and how to prepare this spiced meat stew that has conquered the whole world with the famous birria tacos.
Mexican Food for Children: Mild, Fun Recipes
Mexican recipes perfect for children: no spice, colourful and fun to make as a family. Quesadillas, esquites, Mexican rice and more dishes they will love.
Beans: Mexican Varieties and How to Cook Them from Scratch
Beans are the pillar of Mexican cooking. Learn the main varieties, how to cook them in a standard and pressure cooker, and the most popular preparations.