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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
The Best Mexican Restaurants in Phoenix (2026)
We read 320 reviews across 32 Mexican businesses in Phoenix to tell traditional cooking from competent Tex-Mex. With addresses and what customers actually say.
Where to Buy Mexican Ingredients in San Francisco (2026)
The 5 Mexican grocery stores in San Francisco, ranked by what their reviews say: where to find masa, dried chiles and real fresh produce.
Where to Buy Mexican Ingredients in Miami (2026)
The 9 Mexican grocery stores in Miami, ranked by what their reviews say: where to find masa, dried chiles and real fresh produce.
Where to Buy Mexican Ingredients in Phoenix (2026)
The 23 Mexican grocery stores in Phoenix, ranked by what their reviews say: where to find masa, dried chiles and real fresh produce.
Mexican Cheeses in US Supermarkets: What's There and What It's Called
Queso fresco, cotija, Oaxaca and crema in the American supermarket: brands, sizes and prices verified at Walmart and Fry's in September 2026, plus how each behaves when you cook.
Mexican Chiles in US Supermarkets: Dried, Canned and What They're Labeled
Guajillo, ancho, chipotle and jalapeno in the American supermarket: brands, sizes, verified per-ounce prices from September 2026, and the label confusion you need to read past.
Mexican Ingredients at Kroger and Fry's: Real Prices from Two Stores
Kroger, Fry's, Ralphs, King Soopers and Smith's share a catalog but not prices. We compared the same items in Missouri and Arizona on September 2, 2026.
Mexican Ingredients at Walmart: What We Found and What It Costs
We checked Walmart's own catalog against a real store: Maseca masa, El Guapo dried chiles, La Costena chipotles, Cacique cheeses and more, with verified prices from September 2026.
Mexican Restaurants in Belfast: A Neighbourhood Guide
A directory listing of the Mexican restaurants and taquerias we map across Belfast, grouped by area from the city centre to the Lisburn Road and east Belfast.
Mexican Restaurants in Glasgow: A Neighbourhood Guide
Mexican restaurants, taquerias and one ingredient shop across Glasgow, Paisley and Falkirk, mapped in our UK directory and grouped by area.
Mexican Restaurants in Edinburgh: A Neighbourhood Guide
Mexican restaurants, taquerias and ingredient shops in Edinburgh, mapped in our UK directory and grouped by area from Old Town and the New Town to Leith.
Mexican Restaurants in Cardiff and Wales: An Area Guide
A directory listing of the Mexican and Mexican-influenced venues we map across Cardiff, Swansea and Newport, grouped by area with formats and price bands.