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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
Pozole Three Ways: Red, Green and White Recipes
Master all three classic versions of pozole - Mexico's beloved hominy soup served red with guajillo and ancho chiles, green with tomatillos and pepitas, or white in its purest broth form. Includes US-friendly ingredient sourcing tips.
Pozole: three colors, three recipes, one tradition
The three versions of Mexican pozole - red, green and white - with complete recipes, pre-Hispanic history and tips for making it in the US.
How to Set Up a Taco Bar at Home: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about hosting the perfect taco bar at home - from fillings and toppings to tortillas, salsas and presentation. A step-by-step guide for feeding a crowd with maximum flavor and minimum stress.
How to set up a taco bar at home, step by step
A complete guide to hosting your own taquiza at home: quantities, proteins, salsas, toppings and tips to make everything turn out perfectly.
Chiles en Nogada: Mexico's Most Patriotic Dish Explained
The story behind Mexico's most symbolic dish - stuffed poblano chiles draped in walnut cream sauce and crowned with pomegranate seeds, representing the green, white and red of the Mexican flag. Learn the history, the traditions, and how to make this extraordinary dish at home in the US.
Chiles en nogada: Mexico's most emblematic patriotic recipe
Discover the history, ingredients and secrets of chiles en nogada, the dish that represents the colors of the Mexican flag and is served only once a year.
A Beginner's Guide to Tequila: Types, Brands and Perfect Serves
Everything you need to know about tequila - from blanco to extra añejo, from budget bottles to premium sippers. Learn how tequila is made, how to taste it properly, and the best brands available in the US.
A beginner's guide to tequila: types, brands and pairing
Everything you need to know about tequila: the differences between blanco, reposado and añejo, recommended brands in the US, how to taste it and what to pair it with.
The Best Mexican Food Content Creators to Follow
Discover the YouTubers, Instagram chefs, TikTokers and food bloggers who are sharing authentic Mexican recipes, techniques and food culture with passionate, knowledgeable and entertaining content.
The best YouTube channels about Mexican cooking
A selection of the best YouTube channels for learning authentic Mexican cooking: from traditional recipes to modern cuisine, with Spanish-speaking creators.
Fermented Mexican Salsas: A Beginner's Guide
Learn to make lacto-fermented Mexican salsas at home - a traditional preservation technique that transforms ordinary salsas into complex, probiotic-rich condiments with extraordinary depth of flavor.
How to make Mexican-style fermented salsas at home
Learn to ferment chiles to create hot salsas with complex flavors and probiotics. Lacto-fermentation techniques applied to habaneros, serranos and more.