Mexican Food and Cuisine
You can enjoy your favorite Mexican food at a restaurant, but why not enjoy some Mexican cuisine on your own? The Mexican Food and Cuisine Web Guide contains information about the history and culture of Mexican cooking, including what foods are most popular today. Stock your pantry with Mexican groceries using the online shops suggested, then start making guacamole and salsa, or more advanced Mexican food like chiles rellenos and mole sauce.
Expand All Guide SectionsThe History of Mexican Food
The following resources outline the history of Mexican food and highlight the most prominent dishes and ingredients in traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine, including the latest iteration of Mexican food, Tex-Mex.
Insights for the History of Mexican Food
- Read about the history and flavors of Tex-Mex in the article “Tex-Mex cooking: A fusion of cultures.”
- If you encounter a Mexican dish or ingredient unfamiliar to you, try a glossary of Mexican foods.
Top Sites for the History of Mexican Food
Mexican Recipes
Discover Mexican recipes ranging from Tex-Mex favorites (including cheesy nachos and enchiladas) to traditional Mexican dishes such as nopales (cooked cactus salad) and buñuelos (sweet dough pastries).
Insights for Mexican Recipes
- Lots of general cooking Web sites offer ethnic cuisine information: Allrecipes and Epicurious have extensive sections on Mexican recipes and cooking.
- If you’d like to fill your kitchen with some Mexican cookbooks, try celebrity Mexican food chef Rick Bayless’s “Authentic Mexican: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico.”
Top Sites for Mexican Recipes
Buying Mexican Food Online
You may come across ingredients you don’t have on hand or even know where to acquire. Buying Mexican food online is an easy way to get the ingredients you need to cook authentic Mexican dishes.
Insights for Buying Mexican Food Online
- If you’d rather dine out, visit findingDulcinea’s Restaurants Web Guide to find a Mexican restaurant near you. Or go to the “Ordering In” section for tips on finding the best Mexican takeout.
- As you’re browsing these sites, think of other Mexican food recipes you may want to make in the future. Unopened salsas, hot sauces and canned items have a long shelf life and can be kept for the next time you decide to cook Mexican food.
Top Sites for Buying Mexican Food Online
