Made from fried pieces of corn tortilla, Totopos are the original corn chip. Originating in the 1940s, Totopos are now a popular snack food in many western countries and we always open a bag or two when friends and family…
In Australia, tacos are an incredibly popular street food. If there is a food truck festival you can guarantee there will be a taco truck and a queue of devotees willing to wait in line for as long as…
If the clock strikes 2pm in Mexico and you want to eat something home style, then find your nearest fonda for comida corrida – it’s how the locals lunch. It’s also a satisfying and well-priced option for travellers who…
Sopa de tortilla (Tortilla soup) also known as Sopa Azteca is so simple but has so much depth of flavour! Tortillas are never wasted in Mexico! This is an awesome way to use old tortillas, those extra few that were…
The food of Sonora in Mexico has evolved through indigenous and Spanish influences as well as its unique geography and proximity to the United States. Sonora is in the north-west of Mexico and borders the American States of Arizona and…
Enchiladas Placeras or Enchiladas Mineras are a speciality from Morelia in central Mexico. As with so many dishes in Mexico it's hard to find it outside the places it comes from. A regional specialty. The warm corn tortilla is…
How Mexicans celebrate Christmas with Food Food plays a central part in most Mexican celebrations, especially during the celebration of Christmas. With more than 80% of Mexican people belonging to the Catholic religion, Christmas celebrations are a big deal right…
Like many cultures around the world, food is an integral party of family life. Family meal times are an opportunity to gather for the preparation and sharing of food. It is the same in Mexico where breakfast, lunch and dinner…
What is Achiote? Achiote – also known as Annatto - is a popular natural food colouring used in Mexican cooking to add a yellow-orange hue to a variety of dishes. It comes from the seeds of the evergreen Achiote tree…
The Quesadilla is a common dish that you can find in any regular Mexican restaurant. It is also an essential meal or snack cooked in Mexican family kitchens. While the Quesadilla is seen as an authentic dish with its origins…