El Azteca Taqueria and Mexican Food

Origin of Quesadilla

In this post, I’d like to talk about history or origins of quesadilla. Quesadillas are not only my but also one of Mexicans’ favorite simple snacks. Quesadilla is a ‘turnover’ made with fresh torti…

Drinking Tequila Can Help You Lose Weight, According To Scientists

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

11 Struggles All Hot Sauce Lovers Know

“Hold up, is it Indian food spicy, Thai food Spicy or Mexican food spicy?”

Homemade Mexican feast that beats shop-bought kits hands down

Kitchen Cabinet: Proper, authentic Mexican food that’s quick to make and delicious to eat

Pop Quiz: Test your knowledge of Mexican food

So you think you know Mexican food, do you? You can tell the difference between a pipian...

Healthy Mexican Food To Order at Restaurants

Nutritionists reveal healthy Mexican food options to eat at any Mexican restaurant. Be sure to order one of these picks if you're trying to lose weight.

Why Mexican cuisine is so much more than cheap tacos

While Mexico is close to us geographically, gastronomically it may as well be in another world. Returning to the country for my first visit in over a decade (one of nearly a dozen trips Saveur staffers took in the course of researching our Mexico-themed

15 Snack Foods Every Mexican-American Grew Up Eating

Growing up Mexican-American has its advantages and disadvantages. One advantage: you get the best of both worlds when it comes to food. Enchiladas and Spaghetti. Takis and Cheetos. ¡Sponch! and Oreos. One disadvantage: all your non-Mexican friends think you’re loco, because you actually enjoy pouring chili-flavored powder into your mouth as a “snack.”

You have never actually eaten Mexican food

From Cultural Appropriation to Appreciation, What Do Tacos have to Do with It?

What do Rachel Dolezal and the ethnic foodie scene have in common?

10 Mexican Foods That Are Healthy AF

Whether actually native to Mexico or just adopted by our culture, we rounded up the healthy staples your abuela made you that kick the sh*t out of kale and green juice when it comes to nutrition and sabor. RELATED: Hot, Hot, Hot: 5 Essential Spices for Mexican Cooking

5 Signs You Eat Mexican Food Too Much

"3. You know what all the food is without pictures to guide you"

Learning to cook authentic Mexican food

Wherever I have traveled around the world, I have always had one request - that I teach people to prepare something typically MexicanMy friends are aware that my father's parents came from Mexico and that I spent a good deal of time in Mexico City living with relatives and studying at the National University there. As a child, I always enjoyed trying the many foods my paternal grandmother and our other relatives and friends prepared. My own ability to cook many of…

Would You Get A Tattoo For Free Food For Life?

In 1998, two men decided they were willing to get inked for free food for life at a San Francisco Mexican Restaurant...

Love Yucatecan Food? Watch These Delicious Movies.

Hungry for films featuring Yucatecan food and traditions? Here are three Mexican filmmakers who take us on a journey of local food. No passport required.

Achiote Is a Spice That Dyes Food Yellow

Achiote (or annatto) is a common ingredient in Caribbean and Mexican cuisines. Explore how the spice is used throughout the world for food and beyond.

Why Does Spicy Food Feel Hot?

Even when it’s cold, there’s a reason spicy food burns your tongue. If you’ve ever had delicious Mexican street food, eaten a big platter of Buffalo wings or been to an Indian restaurant, you’re more than