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Tips, guides and stories about Mexican cuisine in the US
Welcome to the Recetas Mexas blog, your source for information about Mexican cuisine in the US. Here you'll find detailed guides about Mexican ingredients, practical tips for cooking authentic dishes with products available in American grocery stores, 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 chiles for rich, complex salsas to understanding the difference between corn and flour tortillas and when to use each. Learn traditional techniques like nixtamalization that give tortillas their distinctive flavor and texture.
Written by our team of Mexicans in the US, every article combines first-hand cultural knowledge with practical advice for American kitchens.
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We also publish store reviews of Latin and Mexican stores across US 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 Walmart, Kroger, H-E-B and Latino markets across the US.
Latest Articles
12 Completely Vegan Mexican Recipes
Twelve authentic Mexican recipes that are naturally vegan - no substitutions, no compromises. From guacamole and black bean tacos to mushroom barbacoa and calabaza en tacha, these dishes prove that Mexican cuisine is one of the world's great plant-based traditions.
Mexican cooking for vegans: 12 fully plant-based recipes
Mexican cooking is naturally rich in vegan options. Discover 12 fully plant-based recipes that are authentic, delicious and easy to make in the US.
Chiles rellenos: beyond the classic cheese version
Explore the world of Mexican stuffed chiles: picadillo, seafood, beans, in tomato sauce, en nogada and much more. Techniques, fillings and salsas.
Stuffed Chiles Beyond the Classic: Creative Relleno Ideas
Move beyond the traditional chile relleno with creative stuffing ideas - from pulled pork and black beans to goat's cheese and roasted vegetables. A guide to choosing chiles, preparing fillings and achieving the perfect batter.
Pulque: The Ancient Aztec Drink Making a Comeback
The story of pulque - the milky, fermented agave drink that was sacred to the Aztecs, banned by the Spanish, nearly destroyed by the beer industry, and is now experiencing a remarkable revival in Mexico City's bars and beyond.
Pulque: the ancient drink that's back in fashion
The history, making and revival of pulque, the fermented maguey drink that the Aztecs drank and that is enjoying a boom today in Mexico and the world.
CDMX Street Food: What You Would Eat on Every Corner
A tour through Mexico City's extraordinary street food scene - from tacos al pastor and tamales to tlacoyos, esquites and blue corn quesadillas. What to eat, where to find it, and why CDMX is the world's greatest street food city.
Mexico City street food: what you'd eat on every corner
A tour of the street snacks of Mexico City: tacos al pastor, tlacoyos, tamales, esquites, huaraches and everything that awaits you on the streets of the capital.
5-Ingredient Mexican Recipes for Busy Weeknights
Ten Mexican recipes that each require just five core ingredients (plus pantry staples). Perfect for busy weeknights when you want real flavor without a long shopping list or hours in the kitchen.
Mexican recipes with fewer than 5 ingredients
10 authentic Mexican recipes you can make with 5 ingredients or fewer. Real Mexican cooking, no fuss and with spectacular results.
The Culture of Mezcal: From Oaxaca to British Bars
How mezcal - tequila's smoky, complex cousin - went from a rural Oaxacan spirit to one of the most sought-after drinks in London's cocktail bars. A guide to understanding, buying and drinking mezcal in the UK.
The culture of mezcal: from Oaxaca to the world
Everything about mezcal: its age-old history, the types of agave, the artisan process, how to taste it properly and where to find it in the US.