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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
Vegetarian Mexican Recipes That Surprise
Mexican cuisine is naturally rich in vegetarian options. Discover recipes that are full of flavour without any meat.
Mexican Cooking for Children: Recipes They Will Love
Mexican recipes ideal for children: fun, non-spicy dishes that are easy to prepare together as a family. Includes molletes, churros, quesadillas and tricks to get the little ones enjoying cooking.
Mexican Breakfasts to Start the Day with Energy
From chilaquiles to huevos rancheros: authentic Mexican breakfasts that will give you energy all morning.
The Best Mexican Chicken Recipes
The best Mexican chicken recipes: tinga, chipotle chicken, Swiss enchiladas, mole and more. Chicken is the star protein of Mexican cooking and these recipes transform it completely.
Mexican Chillies: Guide to Varieties and Uses
From mild ancho to fiery habanero: a comprehensive guide to Mexican chilli varieties, their heat levels and culinary uses.
Economical Mexican Recipes: Eat Well Without Spending Much
Delicious Mexican recipes for less than £1.75-2.50 per person. Dishes like chilaquiles, enfrijoladas and picadillo that prove eating well and Mexican does not have to be expensive. With real supermarket prices.
History of Tacos: From Mexico to the World
The fascinating history of tacos: from pre-Hispanic origins to becoming one of the most popular foods worldwide.
Mexican Antojitos: A Beginner's Guide
A complete guide to Mexican antojitos for beginners: what sopes, tlacoyos, gorditas, huaraches, tostadas and more are. What each one is, how they are made and where to try them in the UK.
Mexican Salsas: Types and How to Use Them
A complete guide to Mexican salsas: the main types, how they are made, the level of heat, and step-by-step recipes to make the most important ones at home. From the basic red salsa to mole.
Mole: The Most Complex Dish in the World
Discover mole, the iconic Mexican sauce with dozens of ingredients and centuries of history behind it.
How to Make Corn Tortillas at Home
Step-by-step guide to making authentic corn tortillas at home with masa harina and simple equipment.
Enchiladas: Every Type and Recipe
A complete guide to every type of Mexican enchilada: green, red, suizas, mole, potosinas and more. History, recipes, regional differences and how to make them perfect at home.