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Tostilocos are Tostitos With Attitude
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Mexican Torta de Carnitas
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Baja Fish Tacos
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Taco Sauce Recipe
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Chicken Tamale Pie
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Huevos Divorciados Recipe
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Migas Recipe
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Tuna Ceviche Recipe
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Vegan Ceviche Recipe
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Avocado Crema Recipe
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Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
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How to Plan a Tamalada
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The Mexican Pantry
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Scallop Ceviche Recipe
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Chochoyotes Recipe
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Chicken Tamales Recipe
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Tamales Dulces (Sweet Tamales) Recipe
![vegan tamales with red salsa](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/n-D0yLwVF-5k1exQPoGqziCixc4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/vegan-tamales-5205562-hero-01-b1401a8506744ddda6c45af487e4d38f.jpg)
Vegan Tamales Recipe
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Gelatina de Mosaico
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Pan Dulce
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Roasted Chili Corn Salsa
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Mushroom Tacos
Mexican Independence Day Recipes
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What is Nixtamalization
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What Is Mezcal?
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Tacos de Canasta
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Tlayuda (Oaxacan Pizza) Recipe
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Birria Tacos
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Queso Blanco
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Copycat Chipotle Carnitas
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Copycat Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists
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What Is Oaxaca Cheese
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What Is Masa Harina?
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Guacamole Salsa
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Pork Enchiladas
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Instant Pot Barbacoa Recipe
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Easy Enchiladas
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Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe
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Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
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Instant Pot Carne Asada
![Easy Barbacoa](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/sma37N-u_MoqGpCvBrMyxwxsqks=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/easy-barbacoa-recipe-4171742-Hero_01-620d06c677ab4c1f808fa63b405b0abb.jpg)
Easy Barbacoa
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Homemade Bottled Mexican Hot Sauce
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Tacos al Pastor Recipe
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What Is Mexican Chocolate?
![Chocolate Caliente: Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/r0ajt0CwGi6F9_hIneJprzYvwAA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/authentic-mexican-hot-chocolate-4148366-hero-02-b6287d6b079d4d42ac5086871074d0e3.jpg)
Mexican Hot Chocolate (Chocolate Caliente)
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Romeritos: Mexican Greens for Your Holiday Table
![Lemongrass-Ginger Infused Tequila in glasses, garnished with lime wedges](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/i_cz1_XIY4FBJJG2yVjU7vftV2o=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/lemongrass-ginger-infused-tequila-760618-hero-01-f33610ce5f1d4be19f0a9d83ff490424.jpg)
32 Best Tequila Cocktails to Try
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Virgin Piña Colada Recipe
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Paloma Tequila Cocktail
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Turkey Tamales
![A stand of fresh Mexican cheeses](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Af_0I0c7DIrHaRFoLk9Ztyp3xW8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Getty-Market-Cheese-58476faa3df78c02301b8fc0.jpg)
A Brief Tour of Mexican Cheeses
![Gorditas de la Villa](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/bi5mtqTD_qAt_RNjdCwfb4MW_dI=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Corn-Griddle-Cakes-5829e9645f9b58d5b180cebd.jpg)
Gorditas de La Villa (Corn Griddle Cakes) Recipe
![Mexican Fishermen](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/b2EVSx5Ws4L1m1OAIF9orCSoiMk=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Getty-Fishermen-57d026175f9b5829f40b2962.jpg)
Mariscos Mexicanos: Mexico´s Classic Seafood Dishes
![Veracruz Sauce (for Fish or Chicken)](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/i64Yy8GOs8T2l38Ydj7kSCB-024=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/veracruz-sauce-2342980-hero-01-def4b3f2e7564421a3ab875c0aaaf3ea.jpg)
Veracruz Sauce (for Chicken or Fish a la Veracruzana)
![Enchiladas on a black plate](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/uUd2jkHM67Rh05IEQynUn9Th6wY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/easy-enchiladas-recipe-2342670-10-5b0d7555ff1b780036416fc6.jpg)
30 Minute Mexican Enchiladas
![Tequila Shots](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/3BHAU6b_DDOiynE-Qvg57OFFT2M=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/take-tequila-shot-759836-hero-01-9c20f317728d4a648839da4132b7dd41.jpg)
Tequila Shot Recipe
![Maria Cookies](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/oAk1muUPP4qQtrprlNB_-V0J9VE=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/what-are-maria-cookies-4089208-64ca4d79f2174180a42132f86c3f121b.jpg)
What Are Maria Cookies?
![Bolillos](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/-x_hdUKD5nnmIN1v4U3pBabQLZE=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/bolillos-mexican-bread-2342930-23-5b462909c9e77c00374f6611.jpg)
Bolillo (Mexico’s Favorite White Bread) Recipe
![Soup with honeycomb tripe and hominy in broth with chile guajillo base](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/N0NmXnDazuW3GezXlGRTmnKBuHw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/SES-menudo-mexican-tripe-soup-recipe-1809120-243d73d2c82e4669aa29d572ba760197.jpg)
Mexican Tripe Soup (Menudo) Recipe
![Salsas mexicanas](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/PLz5ZXQdWruT6zptF_fVf4DTJd4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettySauces-57ff95c25f9b5805c26795d3.jpg)
Authentic Mexican Sauces