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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
A guide to dried chillies: how to toast, rehydrate and use them
Master the art of working with Mexican dried chillies: toasting techniques, rehydration, combinations and common mistakes. The definitive guide to cooking with chilli.
The Complete Guide to Mexican Dried Chilli Preparation
Master the essential techniques of toasting, rehydrating and preparing Mexican dried chillies - the foundation skills that unlock authentic Mexican flavour in your home kitchen.
Maize in Mexican cooking: far more than tortillas
Maize is the soul of Mexican cooking. Discover its varieties, its uses beyond the tortilla and why we Mexicans say we are 'people of maize'.
Corn in Mexican Cooking: Far More Than Just Tortillas
Explore the extraordinary versatility of corn in Mexican cuisine - from tamales and atole to esquites and huitlacoche. Discover how this sacred grain shapes an entire culinary tradition.
Enchiladas: types, salsas and the guide to making them perfect
A complete guide to Mexican enchiladas: red, green, suizas, mole, potosinas and more. Learn to make each type with the right salsa and the best fillings.
Mexican Food and Wine Pairing: A Sommelier's Guide
Discover which wines work brilliantly with Mexican food - from bold reds with mole to crisp whites with ceviche. A practical guide to pairing wine with tacos, enchiladas, salsas and more.
How to Make Your Own Adobo Paste from Scratch
Learn to make authentic Mexican adobo paste at home using dried chillies and aromatic spices - a versatile foundation for marinades, stews and the famous chipotles in adobo.
How to make your own homemade adobo for meat and seafood
Learn to make homemade Mexican adobos with dried chillies, spices and vinegar. Versatile recipes for marinating chicken, pork, beef and seafood with authentic flavour.
The Best Mexican Food Festivals and Events in the UK (2026)
Your comprehensive guide to Mexican food festivals, markets, pop-ups and cultural events across Britain in 2026 - from London's biggest fiestas to regional celebrations worth travelling for.
Mexican Cooking for One: Quick Solo Meals That Don't Sacrifice Flavour
Delicious Mexican recipes scaled for one person - quick, affordable and packed with flavour. No more sad desk lunches or bland weeknight dinners when you cook solo Mexican style.
Chiapas cuisine: flavours few people know outside Mexico
Explore the cooking of Chiapas, one of the richest and least-known in Mexico: chipilín tamales, baked cochito, pozol and unique flavours with Maya and Zoque roots.
Micheladas and clamatos: Mexican beer cocktails for summer
Discover how to make micheladas, clamatos and other Mexican-style beer cocktails, perfect for cooling off in the summer with authentic flavours.