There’s a new restaurant in town. Surf Cowboy Grill and Bar has opened, and so far the reviews are positive. Located on the Akumal Norte main road, it’s a few lotes north from Nahil condos, on the other side of the street. For dinner we ordered Caramel Shrimp. It’s an [……]
In Mexico, salsa is more than a condiment. It’s a cultural emblem that is present at every restaurant, street stall, family table, and even in fast-food chains. Wherever there’s a Mexican enjoying a meal, there’s likely a salsa nearby. Historically, grandmothers crafted their perfect blends using molcajetes; today, the frantic [……]
[— from El Expat Insider Mexico] The Coffee That Fueled a Revolution Last week we shouted “¡Viva México!” for Independence. This week, we’re trading fireworks for field rations and uncovering the Revolutionary pick-me-up that kept fighters moving… Café de olla. During the long nights of the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), [……]
There are many varieties of this iconic street food from Mexico that have terrible-sounding names. Yet they’re still delicious. Would that which we call a taco envenenado, or “poisoned” taco, by any other name taste as good? Naturally, it’s the ingredients and preparations that matter, not the moniker attached. The taco envenenado [……]
Originating in the coastal communities of Puerto Juárez, El Cuyo, Río Lagartos, Dzilam de Bravo, and Celestún, Tikin-xic reflects the connection between sea and land, between fire and corn, and is a living heritage of the ancient coastal Maya Indigenous peoples. The name comes from the Mayan and means “dry [……]
Mexico is undoubtedly respected for birthing one of the world’s great food cultures. For example, Unesco has recognized traditional Mexican cuisine as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. However, the influence and importance of the nation’s gastronomy has yet to be properly evaluated globally. I believe this for two reasons: [……]
Mole is one of the iconic dishes in Mexican cuisine, deeply connected to special occasions and celebrations — and this is no coincidence. Moles are more than just sauces; they encompass many foundational ingredients of our gastronomy, such as corn, chili peppers, tomatoes, and quelites. At the same time, mole is the result of centuries [……]
How to fix a dish that is too salty Most of us have experienced that moment of dread when we realize the nice meal we prepared for family & friends is way too salty. Whether we were distracted and added the salt twice or misjudged the size of our “pinch” [……]
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Mexico is a paradise of taco styles and new ones are always evolving. But the go-to style is still tacos al pastor. Tacos al pastor famously evolved from the shawarma style of cooking that originated during the latter period of the Ottoman Empire and features marinated lamb slow-cooked on a [……]
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