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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
Michelada and Clamato: Mexican Beer Cocktails for Summer
Master the art of Mexican beer cocktails - from the classic michelada to creative Clamato variations - perfect for British summer garden parties, barbecues and lazy weekend afternoons.
Mexican Fusion: When British and Mexican Cuisines Collide
Explore the exciting collision of British and Mexican food traditions - from chipotle shepherd's pie to fish finger tacos and mole-glazed Sunday roast - with ten creative fusion recipes that honour both cuisines.
Puebla: the birthplace of Mexican gastronomy
Puebla is where mole poblano, chiles en nogada, cemitas and camotes were born. Discover why this city is the culinary capital of Mexico and how to recreate its dishes in the UK.
Mexican recipes for batch cooking: cook once, eat all week
A weekly Mexican batch-cooking plan: cook for 4 hours on Sunday and have homemade Mexican food for the whole week. Includes tinga, beans, rice, carnitas and base salsas.
A Guide to Mexican Hot Sauces Available in British Shops
Navigate the growing world of Mexican hot sauces on British shelves - from supermarket staples to specialist finds - with tasting notes, heat ratings, pairing suggestions and where to buy.
Mexican Street Corn (Elote): The Snack That's Taking Over UK Food Markets
Everything you need to know about elote and esquites - Mexico's legendary street corn - including why it is appearing at British food markets, how to make it at home, and six creative variations.
The art of the taco: types of tortilla, cuts of meat and salsas
Mastering the taco means mastering Mexican cooking. Learn which tortilla to use, which cut of meat to choose, which salsa to add and how to build the perfect taco just as they do in the taquerías of Mexico.
Northern Mexican cooking: carne asada, machaca and desert flavours
Discover the cooking of northern Mexico: carne asada, machaca with egg, cabrito, flour tortillas and the intense desert flavours that few people know outside the border region.
Healthy Mexican Food: Low-Calorie Recipes That Don't Compromise on Flavour
Discover that authentic Mexican food is naturally healthy - high in fibre, rich in vegetables and legumes - with eight low-calorie recipes that deliver maximum flavour without the guilt.
The Mexican Sweets You Can Make at Home
Cocadas, amaranth alegrías, palanquetas, glorias, borrachitos and more: the traditional Mexican sweets you can make in your kitchen in the UK with accessible ingredients.
How to Throw a Mexican Dinner Party: Menu, Decor and Music
Plan the perfect Mexican dinner party with our complete guide - from a three-course menu with prep timelines to decorations, cocktails, music playlists and everything in between.
Mexican Soups and Stews for Cold British Winters
Warm up with hearty Mexican soups and stews - from pozole rojo and caldo de pollo to spicy tortilla soup and birria - perfect comfort food for dark, cold British evenings.