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How to Make Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

Chef Richard Sandoval of Maya Mexican Restaurant in New York shares with us his recipe for Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding), the perfect dessert for the coming holidays.

The Unexpected Ingredient That Makes Every Salsa Amazing

What's going to take your salsa to the next level? It's driving us nuts, too.

What The Heck Is An Empanada?

These humble hand pies are the perfect combo of savory filling and flaky crust. We share some history, and two recipes for you to try!

How Long Can You Freeze Meat?

How long can you freeze meat? Is one year too much? Is freezer burn a safety issue? Our expert sets the record straight.

The rules for tipping on takeout and delivery — and some other tips, too

Do you still tip 20 percent if you’re bringing your food home? Throw in a little extra for curbside pickup? Here are the etiquette commandments of COVID-era takeout and delivery.

Interesting Facts About Mexico

Here are a few interesting facts about Mexico that you may or may not know—but might come in handy during the après trip slideshow for your friends!

What Kind Of Hot Pepper Are You?

13 Tasty Fish Taco Recipes

Try some coastal twists on the classic fish taco with these homemade slaws, salsas, and cremas—your fish tacos will never taste the same again.

Why it’s OK to send restaurant food back

Are you really such a big deal? No. So stop worrying that you’ll make others feel awkward

Mexican food is healthy? Forget what you think you know

The Mexican food we know and love is about as authentic as American Chinese food. Just as thick sauces, peanuts or frying crop up rarely in China, the Mexican food that Dos Caminos chef Ivy Stark saw on a recent trip south of the border didn’t feature many of the ingredients we expect
“I want to dispel the myth that melted cheese and sour cream are authentic Mexican food,” she says.
Cheese, in fact, is a rarity — she found none in central…

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

13 Dishes That Aren't Actually Mexican

So you're totally convinced that your dinner last night was an original Mexican recipe? Think again.

Why you should try menudo the next time you’re at a Mexican restaurant

Sacramento Bee video journalist Hector Amezcua shares his passion for menudo, a red stew with hominy, tripe and pork in a spicy broth.

10 Gifts for the Mexican Food Lover

​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the Valley. This week: A Holiday Gift Guide for the Mexican...

13 Best Things To Order At A Mexican Restaurant, According To Nutritionists

A giant plate of cheese-smothered nachos topped off with sour cream, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and globs of guacamole is sexy, sure, but you may not feel so hot a few hours after eating it.

Drinking Tequila Can Help You Lose Weight, According To Scientists

You won't believe why drinking tequila might actually help you lose weight.

Why This Filipino-Mexican Restaurant Committed to Meat-Plant Parity

At Señor Sisig's omnivorous locations, they've created a vegan alternative to every non-vegan item on the menu. That's great for vegans – and the non-vegans won over by the plant-based dishes.

The Unhealthiest Dish You Can Order at a Mexican Restaurant—and What to Order Instead

Keep the flavor and ditch the fat when you make a healthier version.

From Mexico to the World (10 Amazing Mexican Inventions)

CHOCOLATE The first recorded evidence of chocolate was found in Mesoamerica, in the region that later became Mexico. Yes, you have Mexico to thank for Belgian chocolates, Hershey’s kisses, Ab…

48 Interesting Facts about Mexico

From the world's largest pyramid to the world's smallest dog, Mexico doesn't do anything halfway. Travel through these interesting Mexico facts to learn more!