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Why Do We Call Them Burritos?

August 15, 2023

Burritos are versatile and self-contained, making them the perfect meal for any situation. But have you ever wondered why we call them “burritos”?

Tropical Fruit in Mexican Cuisine

July 15, 2023

Mexican cuisine is full of bold flavors and bright colors. Many of those flavors come from tropical fruit, which is what we’re talking about this month because National Tropical Fruit Day is coming up on July 18th.

How Mexican Food Stands Out from the Crowd

June 15, 2023

The cuisines of countries throughout Central and South America are popular throughout North America, but none of them have reached the level of Mexican cuisine.

Judge a Mexican Restaurant by Its Tortilla Chips

May 15, 2023

There are a couple of surefire ways to know whether or not you’ve found an authentic Mexican restaurant. One of those is its tortilla chips.

The History of Flour in Mexican Food

March 15, 2023

You might think that it’s a little odd to explore the history of such a basic foodstuff as flour, but in the grand scheme of history, flour is actually a relatively new addition to Mexican cuisine.

Three Fun Facts About Horchata!

January 15, 2023

Looking to learn a few fun facts about one of our favorite beverages? Read more to find out!

Celebrate the Holidays Like a Salvadorian

December 15, 2022

Every country and culture has its own unique holiday traditions, but El Salvador has some especially unusual ones.

Get to Know the Pupusa

November 15, 2022

As international cuisines go, Salvadorian food isn’t as well known as Mexican food or even food from other countries in Central and South America. In this post, we plan to remedy that by telling you all about the pupusa, the most beloved dish in Salvadorian cuisine.