Real Authentic Mexican Food in Fort Worth, Texas

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Kid-Friendly Mexican Dishes at Benito’s Mexican Restaurant

Have you introduced your kids to Mexican food? If you haven’t, now is the time! It’s always a good idea to introduce your kids to international food so they can appreciate the different flavors of different cultural cuisines. This being the first experience for your kids, you’ll want nothing but the best.  And that’s exactly what you get at Benito’s Mexican …


Mexican Chili: the origins of the molcajete

What Is Día de Los Reyes? And How Do You Celebrate It?

Día de Los Reyes, also known as Three Kings Day, is a famous holiday celebrated in Mexico and Latin America. It occurs every year on January 6th, and families usually have a gathering of extended family to share a special dinner, which is often topped off with King’s Bread for dessert. Children sometimes make crowns to wear at the table …


Flavors Of Mexico: San Miguel de Allende

Traditional Mexican Dishes for Christmas

With all of the music, colorful decorations, and festive Mexican food that come with Christmas traditions in Mexico, it’s impossible to contain them all into just one day. The Christmas season in Mexico can last for weeks, beginning in mid-December and ending on January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany, or Día de Los Reyes as it is known in …


Mexican Dishes: ceviche

What is authentic Mexican cuisine?

These days it’s easy for anyone to call themselves an “authentic” Mexican restaurant without being the real deal. Branding is a powerful tool after all. However, this does mean that if you wish to enjoy truly authentic Mexican cuisine, you have to be able to tell it apart from all of the fakes out there that don’t know a wheat …


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What makes Mexican Food Popular

Cuisines form a fundamental pillar in Latin American culture. Particularly in Mexico, her sumptuous cuisines have become a global figure, and Mexican chefs are regarded as one of the best worldwide in that field. Mexican food is not exactly rocket science to prepare, but, believe me, you can acquire all the necessary ingredients to prepare the dish, but still, the …


Mexican Chili: the origins of the molcajete

Traditional Mexican Food History

Mexican food began nearly 9000 years ago, and the before colonization in what would become in the future Central Central America and the southern part of North America (Mexico). Back then, hunting game, which was somewhat sparse, was mixed with harvesting local plants, one of those plants bing the very common chile pepper. Maize, the early predecessor of domesticated corn …


Mexican Bread: Rosca de Reyes Tradition

What Makes Mexican Food Mexican?

Mexican dish is a unique combination of indigenous Mexican cuisines and Spanish. The several ingredients in it make it stand out among other foods around the world. UNESCO has recognized it as an intangible cultural heritage contribution towards humanity. The traditional Mexican cuisine is more than authentic spices and dishes. It is a vibrant, lovingly served cultural heritage. The handcrafted …


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Mexican Dishes That Are Popular In Mexico

Mexico is famous for its sunny weather, Mariachi, and beautiful beaches, but many visitors will also travel to Mexico to taste their acclaimed cuisine. Offering what many consider the best tastes and flavor combinations around, make sure you try more than just the usual tacos and burritos when you get there. There are many popular foods in Mexico that Mexicans …


chilies in nogada

Mexican Food Influences On U.S. Food

Mexico influences on American food have been taking place for decades. And, how could they not, them being such close neighbors and all? But in the last few decades, there has been a distinct spread of these flavors up north and every corner of the U.S. And now, well, Mexican dishes and flavors are entirely mainstream. It isn’t easy to …


Flavors Of Mexico: San Miguel de Allende

Expats in San Miguel de Allende

As a popular holiday destination, Mexico attracts thousands of visitors each year from around the world. Well, before a certain pandemic that is. Generally, people flock to the hot-spot tourist destinations like Mexico City, Cancún, and Cabo San Lucas. But, let’s not forget, while these popular spots are beautiful, there are many secluded gems scattered throughout the country. These secluded …