Enchiladas date back to rolled tortillas dishes consumed during Mayan times, usually containing small fish. Hernán Cortés is said to have eaten enchiladas at a feast in Coyoacán, and the dish appeared in the first Mexican cookbook in 1831.
There are lots of mole sauce variations that can contain a different of ingredients. What is the special name for a mole that has chocolate as a main ingredient? If you guessed black mole, you're right.
Mexican chocolate is dark and bitter and flavored with cinnamon, almond and cloves. It is a very popular ingredient in sometimes even included in Mexican meat dishes, being added at the last minute in small quantities.
Many theories exist about the origin of the taco. One of the popular ones is that they were an invention of Mexican silver miners in the 18th century (they used the word "taco" to refer to the explosive charges they used). Wrapping a corn tortilla around a filling would have been a convenient way to eat a quick meal.
"Mexican food is far more varied than people think. It changes like dialects. I was brought up in Jalisco by the sea on a basic diet - tomatoes, chillis, peppers of every size and rice, which is a Mexican staple." Gael Garcia Bernal. So true! #FoodQuote
Did you know that each and every region of Mexico has their own style of cuisine? In the Northern area, meat dishes are quite popular yet in the Southern area, chicken and vegetables are the predominant fare.
Most of the world's avocado cultivation occurs in Mexico and California, but the mountainous regions of Indonesia produce a large amount of the fleshy green fruit as well. In Southeast Asia and Brazil, avocados are commonly consumed in beverages such as milkshakes.
When the Spanish invaded Mexico back in 1521, they brought a whole variety of foods with them that were integrated into the existing cuisine. These include favorites like cheese, pork, lettuce, and beef as well as spices like cinnamon, black pepper, and oregano.
Guacamole is one of the most popular condiments on Mexican cuisine. What good-for-you ingredient is used to make guacamole? If you guessed avocado, you're right. Does the avocado grow on trees or bushes? If you guessed avocadoes grows on trees, you're right again.
Avocado, which is the main ingredient in guacamole, one of the most popular Mexican foods, is a surprisingly healthy fruit. It contains 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Plus, about 75 percent of an avocado’s calories come from the good kind of fat.
Cortez dominates the history books as the first documented person to host a taco party. Can you guess in what year this explorer outdid himself with a Mexican food feast? If you guessed 1520, you're right.
In the 1880s, former Texas Ranger William Gerard Tobin attempted to sell canned chili to the US government for military consumption. Planning to use goat rather than beef, Tobin's enterprise failed with his unexpected death a few days after the canning began.
Are you curious about what Ceviche is? It can be made with shrimp, lobster, or tilapia combined with a marinade of vinegar/citrus juice from lemons & limes. Tomatoes, cilantro, & onions are usually added!
If your lunch or dinner party includes one or more vegetarians, a Mexican restaurant can be an excellent choice. Since Mexican dishes tend to feature rice, beans, vegetables, and cheese, there are usually many meat-free options to choose from.
Empanadas are a popular Mexican dessert consisting of stuffed pastry filled with a variety of sweetened fillings (such as cream, pumpkin, or fruit). In some part of Mexico, the empanada is filled with meat and served with breakfast.
Looking to eat light? We offer multiple soups and salads for both lunch and dinner as well as smaller appetizer portions of menu items.
Did you know that more than 40 rivers run through the country of Mexico? With these in addition to the large coastal regions, it's no wonder that traditional Mexican cuisine features so much seafood.
The traditional recipe for guacamole includes tomato, white onion, avocado, Serrano chili or jalapeno, cilantro and salt. These ingredients are mashed together with a small portion of olive oil. There are some variations of this recipe that add lime.
One of the things that makes Mexican Pozole so special is the wide range of fresh toppings that are served with this delicious stew. Typical toppings include big handfuls of lettuce, radish, onion, as well as lime juice, oregano, and chiles.
Did you know that the Spanish changed the course of Mexican culinary evolution? Apparently, they brought over food animals when they arrived in the 16th century. These introduced animals blended in quite well and eventually became ingrained in the food culture of Mexico.
In Mexico, what is typically sold in a "taqueria"? If you guessed delicious tacos, you're right. Tacos are one of the most popular Mexican dishes sold across the U.S. In fact, the first taco truck started business here in 1966.
Tortillas are considered as the staple dish in Mexican cuisine. They can be made out of wheat flour as well as corn. Once they are fried they can be eaten as chips or crunchy tacos.
