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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
Chiles rellenos: beyond the classic cheese version
Explore the world of Mexican stuffed chillies: picadillo, seafood, beans, in tomato sauce, en nogada and much more. Techniques, fillings and salsas.
Pulque: the ancient drink that's back in fashion
The history, making and revival of pulque, the fermented maguey drink that the Aztecs drank and that is enjoying a boom today in Mexico and the world.
Mexico City street food: what you'd eat on every corner
A tour of the street snacks of Mexico City: tacos al pastor, tlacoyos, tamales, esquites, huaraches and everything that awaits you on the streets of the capital.
Mexican recipes with fewer than 5 ingredients
10 authentic Mexican recipes you can make with 5 ingredients or fewer. Real Mexican cooking, no fuss and with spectacular results.
The culture of mezcal: from Oaxaca to the world
Everything about mezcal: its age-old history, the types of agave, the artisan process, how to taste it properly and where to find it in the UK.
Pozole: three colours, three recipes, one tradition
The three versions of Mexican pozole - red, green and white - with complete recipes, pre-Hispanic history and tips for making it in the UK.
How to set up a taco bar at home, step by step
A complete guide to hosting your own taquiza at home: quantities, proteins, salsas, toppings and tips to make everything turn out perfectly.
Chiles en nogada: Mexico's most emblematic patriotic recipe
Discover the history, ingredients and secrets of chiles en nogada, the dish that represents the colours of the Mexican flag and is served only once a year.
A beginner's guide to tequila: types, brands and pairing
Everything you need to know about tequila: the differences between blanco, reposado and añejo, recommended brands in the UK, how to taste it and what to pair it with.
The best YouTube channels about Mexican cooking
A selection of the best YouTube channels for learning authentic Mexican cooking: from traditional recipes to modern cuisine, with Spanish-speaking creators.
How to make Mexican-style fermented salsas at home
Learn to ferment chillies to create hot salsas with complex flavours and probiotics. Lacto-fermentation techniques applied to habaneros, serranos and more.
Oaxacan black mole: the king of the moles
Discover Oaxacan black mole, considered the most complex and sophisticated of the seven moles of Oaxaca. Its history, unique ingredients and how to make it.