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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
How to Host a Mexican Posada Party in the UK
Posadas are Mexico's beloved nine-night Christmas celebration, filled with singing, pinatas, ponche, tamales and bunuelos. Here is everything you need to host an authentic posada party in Britain, from the procession to the menu.
The history of the chilli in world gastronomy
From the Aztecs to the kitchens of Thailand, India and Korea: how the Mexican chilli conquered the world and changed forever the way we eat.
The History of Chilli Peppers and Their Global Impact
From their origins in Mexico 10,000 years ago to their conquest of every cuisine on earth, chilli peppers have shaped human history more than any other spice. This is the story of how a small, fiery fruit from the Americas changed the way the world eats.
Mexican cooking for diabetics: low-sugar recipes
Traditional Mexican cooking can be perfect for people with diabetes. Discover low-glycaemic-index recipes, smart substitutions and a balanced weekly menu.
Mexican Food for Diabetics: Low-Sugar Recipes
Mexican cuisine offers many naturally low-GI, high-fibre dishes that are ideal for managing blood sugar. This guide covers diabetic-friendly Mexican ingredients, recipes and meal planning strategies using beans, nopales, avocado and more.
The most popular Mexican antojitos explained one by one
What are gorditas, sopes, tlacoyos, memelas, huaraches and pambazos? A complete guide to the most popular Mexican antojitos, their origin, ingredients and how to tell them apart.
Mexican Antojitos Explained: A Complete Street Food Glossary
From sopes to tlacoyos, gorditas to pambazos, Mexican antojitos are the soul of the country's street food culture. This comprehensive glossary covers every major antojito, how it is made, what fills it, and where in Mexico it comes from.
Mexican recipes for the Thermomix: easy adaptations
Adapt your favourite Mexican recipes to the Thermomix: salsas, guacamole, red rice, mole, aguas frescas and more. Times, speeds and tricks for authentic results.
Mexican Recipes for the Air Fryer: Quick and Crispy
The air fryer is perfect for Mexican cooking, producing crispy taquitos, churros, empanadas, elote and more with a fraction of the oil. Here are ten tested recipes that deliver authentic Mexican flavours from your air fryer in 30 minutes or less.
Chapulines: From Insect to Gourmet Superfood
Chapulines, the toasted grasshoppers of Oaxaca, are one of Mexico's most ancient foods and one of the world's most sustainable protein sources. This guide explores their history, nutrition, taste and growing presence in British food culture.
The chapulín: from insect to gourmet superfood
Everything about the Mexican chapulín: history, nutritional value, how it is prepared, where to find it in the UK and why edible insects are the future of sustainable food.
How to make perfect northern-style flour tortillas
A step-by-step recipe to make soft, flexible flour tortillas with that buttery flavour of northern Mexico. With just 4 ingredients and the tricks that make the difference.