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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
Barbacoa and Birria: Differences, History and Recipes
Barbacoa and birria are not the same, although many confuse them. Discover their origins, the regional differences, preparation techniques and how to recreate both dishes in your kitchen in the UK.
Epazote, Hoja Santa and the Herbs That Define Mexican Cooking
Get to know the aromatic herbs that make Mexican cooking unique: epazote, hoja santa, pápalo, pipicha and more. Where to find them in the UK and what substitutes to use.
The Ultimate Enchilada Guide: Sauces, Fillings and Techniques
Everything you need to know about making perfect enchiladas - three authentic sauces (roja, verde, suiza), six filling ideas, the correct tortilla treatment and assembly techniques.
Mexican Desserts Beyond Churros: Sweet Treats to Discover
Explore Mexico's extraordinary dessert tradition - from creamy tres leches cake and caramelised flan to rice pudding with cinnamon, sweet tamales and fried plantains with cream.
Slow Cooker Mexican Recipes for Busy British Families
Six foolproof slow cooker Mexican recipes that cook themselves while you work - from pulled pork carnitas to chicken tinga, black bean soup and Mexican hot chocolate pudding.
Mexican Breakfast Burritos: Weekend Brunch Perfection
Master the art of the ultimate breakfast burrito - from perfectly scrambled eggs with chorizo to crispy potato and bean fillings - for the most satisfying weekend brunch you will ever make.
How to Make Your Own Mole from Scratch (Without a Shop-Bought Paste)
A step-by-step guide to preparing artisanal mole poblano in your kitchen in the UK, with no ready-made paste or shortcuts. 25 ingredients, 4 hours of cooking and a result worth every minute.
Day of the Dead: The Food That Honours Those Who Are Gone
Discover the traditional dishes of the Day of the Dead: pan de muerto, sugar skulls, mole negro, tamales and the recipes we Mexicans cook for our departed.
The Rise of Mexican Food in Britain: A Cultural History
Trace the fascinating journey of Mexican food in Britain - from curiosity to mainstream obsession - charting the key moments, pioneers, restaurants and cultural shifts that shaped the revolution.
Understanding Mexican Dried Chillies: A Visual Guide
A comprehensive visual guide to the most important Mexican dried chillies - their flavour profiles, heat levels, best uses, UK availability and how to prepare them for cooking.
Mexican Seafood: Aguachile, Coctel and Coastal Cooking
Beyond ceviche: discover Sinaloan aguachile, prawn cocktails, tuna tostadas and the rich seafood tradition of Mexico's coasts. Recipes adapted for Spain.
The History of Chocolate: From Mesoamerica to the World
Chocolate was born in Mexico 4,000 years ago as the sacred drink of gods and warriors. Discover its journey from the Olmec jungles to European chocolate shops and how to make Mexican chocolate at home.