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Tips, guides and stories about Mexican cuisine in the UK
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 Restaurants in Belfast: A Neighbourhood Guide
A directory listing of the Mexican restaurants and taquerias we map across Belfast, grouped by area from the city centre to the Lisburn Road and east Belfast.
Mexican Restaurants in Glasgow: A Neighbourhood Guide
Mexican restaurants, taquerias and one ingredient shop across Glasgow, Paisley and Falkirk, mapped in our UK directory and grouped by area.
Mexican Restaurants in Edinburgh: A Neighbourhood Guide
Mexican restaurants, taquerias and ingredient shops in Edinburgh, mapped in our UK directory and grouped by area from Old Town and the New Town to Leith.
Mexican Restaurants in Cardiff and Wales: An Area Guide
A directory listing of the Mexican and Mexican-influenced venues we map across Cardiff, Swansea and Newport, grouped by area with formats and price bands.
Mexican Restaurants in Bristol and Bath: Area by Area
Every Mexican, Cali-Mexican and Latin American venue mapped in Bristol and Bath, grouped by area, plus the local shops that stock Mexican ingredients.
Mexican Restaurants in Leeds: A Neighbourhood Guide
A directory listing of the Mexican restaurants, taquerias and ingredient shops mapped in Leeds and West Yorkshire, grouped by area rather than ranked.
Mexican Restaurants in Birmingham and the West Midlands
A directory listing of the Mexican, Tex-Mex and Latin American venues mapped in Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry, grouped by area and price band.
Mexican Restaurants in Manchester: Area by Area Guide
A directory listing of the Mexican restaurants, taquerias and grocery shops mapped in Manchester and Greater Manchester, grouped by area rather than ranked.
Mexican Grocery Shops in London, Area by Area
An area-by-area listing of the Mexican and Latin American grocers, spice counters, market stalls and online shops mapped across London in our UK directory.
Mexican Restaurants in South London: An Area Guide
A directory listing of the Mexican restaurants, taquerias and food-hall stalls mapped across south London, from Peckham and Borough to Brixton, Chelsea and Wimbledon.
Mexican Restaurants in East and North London: Area Guide
A directory listing of the Mexican restaurants, taquerias and market stalls we map across east and north London, from Shoreditch to Camden, Wembley and Ilford.
Mexican Restaurants in Central and West London: Area Guide
A directory listing of the Mexican restaurants, taquerias and market stalls we map across central and west London, grouped by area from Soho to Hammersmith.