Homestyle Mexican Recipes

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FOOD


tacos

The word taco comes from theNahuatl word ‘tlahco’ which means “half or in the middle”, referring to the way it is formed.Delicious and historic, the taco forms part of the cultural and gastronomic diversity of Mexico. Whether it be an al pastor, carnitas, longaniza, cochinita, barbacoa, birria, carne asada, chicken, chile, nopal with cheese, grasshoppers, avocado, and many many more. The taco has an incredible variety that suits all kinds of tastes, and it is a heaven for those who can’t tolerate gluten. Almost everything in Mexico starts with corn.

DESSERTS


flan

Some of Mexico’s favorite desserts–such as flan–are similar to those in other Latin American countries due to the shared Iberian heritage. Want a taste of these classic desserts? From creamy flan to tres leches, there's a delicious Mexican-style dessert for any occasion.Flan is a popular creamy custard dessert in Spain and all over Latin America. The Tres Leches cake or Pastel de las Tres Leches became one of the most popular Mexican Desserts.It is a sponge cake in many recipes, or a butter cake,soaked in three kinds of milk.

DRINKS


Aguas frescas are ubiquitous on the streets of Mexico City and an ideal way to beat the heat during the summer. Literally translated as “fresh waters,” they're typically made from a blend of fresh fruit, plus water and optional sugar. Not all aguas frescas feature fruit. Two of the most popular, which you can order from nearly any taco stand, restaurant, or bar, are Horchata, Jamaica and Tamarindo. These auagas frecas are easy and fun to make on a summer day at home.