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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 Food for Date Night: Impressive Recipes Made Easy
Elevate your next date night with sophisticated Mexican recipes that look and taste restaurant-worthy - from seared scallops with mango-habanero salsa to dark chocolate chilli truffles.
The Habanero Chilli: The King of Mexican Heat
All about the habanero: its Mayan origin, why it is so spicy, how to use it without burning yourself and 5 habanero recipes you can make in the UK. The most aromatic chilli in the world.
How to Make Authentic Mexican Rice (and Common Mistakes)
Master the art of perfect Mexican red rice (arroz rojo) with this foolproof guide - including the five most common mistakes British cooks make and exactly how to avoid them.
Mexican Cooking for Vegetarians: 15 Essential Meat-Free Dishes
Mexico has an age-old vegetarian tradition that few people know. Discover 15 authentic Mexican meat-free dishes, from tlacoyos to papadzules, with recipes to make them in the UK.
Mexican Marinades and Rubs: Transform Any Protein
Learn to make six authentic Mexican marinades and rubs - from citrus-chilli adobo to smoky chipotle paste - that will transform chicken, pork, beef, lamb and fish into extraordinary meals.
What Nixtamalisation Is and Why It Matters for Your Tortillas
Understand the ancestral process that transforms raw corn into masa for tortillas. Learn the science, the history and how to nixtamalise at home with builders' lime.
The Best Mexican Cookbooks Available in the UK
A curated guide to the finest Mexican cookbooks you can buy in British bookshops and online - from encyclopaedic references to accessible weeknight collections, covering every level of ambition.
Oaxacan Cuisine: A Deep Dive into Mexico's Food Capital
Explore the extraordinary culinary traditions of Oaxaca - the undisputed food capital of Mexico - from its seven legendary moles to its unique cheeses, chapulines and mezcal culture.
Yucatecan Food: Mayan Flavours That Win Over the Palate
Explore the gastronomy of Yucatán: cochinita pibil, papadzules, sopa de lima, salbutes and more. A unique cuisine with Mayan roots and ancestral techniques you can recreate in the UK.
The Moles of Oaxaca: Beyond Black and Red
Oaxaca has 7 canonical moles and dozens of local variations. Discover the yellow, coloradito, chichilo, manchamanteles and green moles that few know outside Mexico.
Mexican Cooking Techniques Every Home Cook Should Master
Master the fundamental techniques of Mexican cooking - from charring and toasting to braising and grinding - and transform your home-cooked Mexican food from good to genuinely authentic.
Growing Chilli Plants in Your British Garden
A practical guide to growing authentic Mexican chilli varieties in the British climate - from seed selection and indoor starting to outdoor hardening, harvesting and preserving your crop.