La Mexicana

The Unexpected Ingredient That Makes Every Salsa Amazing

What's going to take your salsa to the next level? It's driving us nuts, too.

How to Make Mexican Tamales

I shied away from making tamales at home for the longest time, believing it was an undertaking so labor-intensive that it was only worth doing with the help of many, many extra hands. Turns out I was wrong—tamales, while requiring a small amount of assembly time, really aren't all that hard or time-consuming to make at all. After a few rounds of recipe testing, this version with three options for fillings will give you plenty of light, tender, airy, and incredibly flavor tamales…

10 Things You Should be Buying at Your Local Mexican Grocery Store

If you're serious about your Mexican food, go past the ethnic food aisle and check out the local Mexican grocery store.

13 Best Things To Order At A Mexican Restaurant, According To Nutritionists

A giant plate of cheese-smothered nachos topped off with sour cream, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and globs of guacamole is sexy, sure, but you may not feel so hot a few hours after eating it.

11 Ways To Upgrade Your Tacos

Tacos are one of those foods that will never be boring. From Baja fish tacos to crispy carnita tacos, there so many ways to make and eat a taco that we c...

How to Eat at a Restaurant Without Embarrassing Anyone

Learn the proper etiquette of dining out and avoid common mistakes. Here are some tips on what to or not to do in restaurants.

How to Make Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

Chef Richard Sandoval of Maya Mexican Restaurant in New York shares with us his recipe for Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding), the perfect dessert for the coming holidays.

‘There’s never been a better time to be vegan’

With restaurants, chefs and well-known brands introducing more vegan options than ever, sticking to a plant-based diet is now both simple and indulgent, says Club Mexicana’s Meriel Armitage

6 Mexican Beauty Secrets You Need to Know

From Salma Hayek to Selena Gomez, Mexicanas are known for their gorgeous hair and flawless skin. We chatted up our Mexicana hermanas (and abuelitas) to discover their tried and true secrets: MORE: 10 Foods For Red Carpet-Worthy Skin

Yummy, Easy, and Healthy (!) Mexican Treats

16 Restaurant Dishes Made Healthy

10 Southwest Native Ground Covers

Damianita (Chrysactinia mexicana) Most of us are familiar with the idea of using ground covers in the landscape and how they can add a welcome carpet of color. Goodding’s Verbena (Glandularia gooddingii) But, you may be surprised to find that they serve another purpose that is especially appreciated in hot climates. Ground covers help to...

15 Creative Tacos You Need to Try

Keep your tortilla chips. We’re into squash nachos.

They make a terrific fall/winter dish, and taste as great as they look.

13 Things to Add to Tacos

From delicious braised turkey to fantastic duck confit, here are 13 great things to add to tacos.

The Regional Mexican Cuisine Movement: Not Just Tacos or Enchiladas

Not long ago, when people craved Mexican food in the U.S., they were thinking of the not-so-authentic, inexpensive versions of tacos, burritos, and nachos. Recently, however, chefs have begun focusing in on Mexico’s diverse range of cuisines to a ravenous audience, finding that there’s just as much love for mole and pozole as there is for quesadillas.

Vegetarian Tacos Aren't Just for Tuesdays

Skip the meat and try these vegetarian tacos at your next taco night. Paired with a creamy cilantro avocado sauce, these will hit the spot.