Mexican Oregano
Mexican oregano, distinct from Mediterranean oregano, has a more intense aroma with citrusy and earthy notes. It is essential in beef broth, barbacoa, pot beans, and red enchilada sauce. It is added dried and crumbled to stews and broths, or lightly toasted to intensify its bold, fragrant aroma.
Estimated retail price
~£1.99 / 15g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Mexican Oregano, part of the herbs section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Chicken Tinga Tostadas, Red Pozole and Red Menudo. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Mexican Oregano
Street FoodChicken Tinga Tostadas
Sopas Y CaldosRed Pozole
Sopas Y CaldosRed Menudo
Sopas Y CaldosBeef Birria
TacosTacos al Pastor
TacosCochinita Pibil Tacos
TacosBirria Tacos (Quesabirria)
StewsChicken Tinga
StewsRed Chilli Stew
EnchiladasRed Enchiladas
EnchiladasMiner's Enchiladas
EnchiladasMarket-Style Enchiladas
MolesOaxacan Black Mole
MolesRed Mole
SeafoodVeracruz-Style Fish
BreakfastEntomatadas
Sopas Y CaldosYucatecan Lime Soup
StewsChicken in Adobo
StewsChilorio (Sinaloan Shredded Pork)
StewsSlow-Roasted Pork Pibil (Cochinita Pibil)
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Fresh herbs keep in the fridge wrapped in slightly damp kitchen paper inside a bag or container, and are best used within a few days. Dried versions (oregano, bay leaf, hibiscus flower) go in an airtight jar away from light and hold their aroma for months.
Substitutes
Epazote and hoja santa have very distinctive flavours with no exact substitute; if you can't find them, it's usually better to leave them out than to swap in another herb. Mexican oregano can be replaced with Mediterranean oregano, though its profile is more citrusy.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Mexican Oregano?
Mexican Oregano is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Chicken Tinga Tostadas and Red Pozole. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Mexican Oregano in the UK?
You can buy Mexican Oregano online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Mexican Oregano be stored?
Fresh herbs keep in the fridge wrapped in slightly damp kitchen paper inside a bag or container, and are best used within a few days. Dried versions (oregano, bay leaf, hibiscus flower) go in an airtight jar away from light and hold their aroma for months.
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