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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
Where to Buy Mexican Ingredients in Chicago (2026)
The 23 Mexican grocery stores in Chicago, ranked by what their reviews say: where to find masa, dried chiles and real fresh produce.
The Best Mexican Restaurants in Las Vegas (2026)
We read 330 reviews across 33 Mexican businesses in Las Vegas to tell traditional cooking from competent Tex-Mex. With addresses and what customers actually say.
The Best Mexican Restaurants in Houston (2026)
We read 210 reviews across 21 Mexican businesses in Houston to tell traditional cooking from competent Tex-Mex. With addresses and what customers actually say.
Where to Buy Mexican Ingredients in Seattle (2026)
The 11 Mexican grocery stores in Seattle, ranked by what their reviews say: where to find masa, dried chiles and real fresh produce.
Where to Buy Mexican Ingredients in Houston (2026)
The 25 Mexican grocery stores in Houston, ranked by what their reviews say: where to find masa, dried chiles and real fresh produce.
Where to Buy Mexican Ingredients in Las Vegas (2026)
The 29 Mexican grocery stores in Las Vegas, ranked by what their reviews say: where to find masa, dried chiles and real fresh produce.
The Best Mexican Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)
We read 210 reviews across 21 Mexican businesses in Los Angeles to tell traditional cooking from competent Tex-Mex. With addresses and what customers actually say.
The Best Mexican Restaurants in Seattle (2026)
We read 220 reviews across 22 Mexican businesses in Seattle to tell traditional cooking from competent Tex-Mex. With addresses and what customers actually say.
The Best Mexican Restaurants in New York (2026)
We read 250 reviews across 25 Mexican businesses in New York to tell traditional cooking from competent Tex-Mex. With addresses and what customers actually say.
The Best Mexican Restaurants in Atlanta (2026)
We read 240 reviews across 24 Mexican businesses in Atlanta to tell traditional cooking from competent Tex-Mex. With addresses and what customers actually say.
The Best Mexican Restaurants in San Francisco (2026)
We read 180 reviews across 18 Mexican businesses in San Francisco to tell traditional cooking from competent Tex-Mex. With addresses and what customers actually say.
Where to Buy Mexican Ingredients in New York (2026)
The 11 Mexican grocery stores in New York, ranked by what their reviews say: where to find masa, dried chiles and real fresh produce.