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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
Mexican chicken recipes: 10 different ways to prepare it
Chicken is the star of many classic Mexican recipes. Discover 10 different preparations, from tinga to chicken in mole, with step-by-step recipes.
Mexican food and fitness: high-protein recipes
Discover that Mexican food can be your fitness ally. 10 high-protein, low-fat Mexican recipes to build muscle without giving up flavour.
How to make perfect agua de jamaica: tricks and variations
Learn to make perfect agua de jamaica with this complete guide: the traditional recipe, fruit variations, a concentrated version and tricks for ideal colour and flavour.
Gluten-free Mexican food: naturally wheat-free recipes
Discover why Mexican cooking is one of the best options for coeliacs and the gluten-sensitive. Traditional recipes that are naturally gluten-free, tips and what to avoid.
The spiciest Mexican dishes and how to survive the chilli
A ranking of the spiciest Mexican dishes, from aguachile to habanero chilli salsa. Learn to handle the heat like a Mexican with these foolproof tips.
The difference between taco, burrito, fajita and quesadilla explained
What distinguishes a taco from a burrito? Is the fajita Mexican or Texan? Does a quesadilla always have cheese? We answer all the questions about these four iconic Mexican dishes.
How to prepare a Day of the Dead altar with traditional food
A complete guide to setting up a Day of the Dead altar with the traditional gastronomic offerings: pan de muerto, mole, tamales, sugar skulls and more. Everything you need to know to honour this tradition in the UK.
Mexican Lenten cooking: meat-free dishes for Holy Week
The best Mexican Lenten dishes: romeritos, prawn fritters, cheese-stuffed chillies, nopales and more meat-free recipes for Holy Week.
Mexican breakfasts for every day of the week
7 different Mexican breakfasts so you never repeat yourself all week: from chilaquiles to huevos motuleños, with complete recipes and real times.
How to make homemade nixtamal for corn tortillas
A step-by-step guide to making nixtamal at home: the ancestral process that transforms maize into dough for authentic tortillas, tamales and snacks.
The strangest and most delicious tamales in Mexico
A journey through Mexico's most surprising tamales: iguana, Oaxacan tamal de bola, the giant zacahuil, Michoacán corundas, ash tamales and many more.
Mexican cooking for vegans: 12 fully plant-based recipes
Mexican cooking is naturally rich in vegan options. Discover 12 fully plant-based recipes that are authentic, delicious and easy to make in the UK.