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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.

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 Long Can You Freeze Meat?

How long can you freeze meat? Is one year too much? Is freezer burn a safety issue? Our expert sets the record straight.

How to make Chef John Ash's favorite Mexican foods for Cinco De Mayo

The Santa Rosa cookbook author shares his go-to recipes, from drinks to dessert.

10 Gifts for the Mexican Food Lover

​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the Valley. This week: A Holiday Gift Guide for the Mexican...

Why you should try menudo the next time you’re at a Mexican restaurant

Sacramento Bee video journalist Hector Amezcua shares his passion for menudo, a red stew with hominy, tripe and pork in a spicy broth.

13 Dishes That Aren't Actually Mexican

So you're totally convinced that your dinner last night was an original Mexican recipe? Think again.

13 Tasty Fish Taco Recipes

Try some coastal twists on the classic fish taco with these homemade slaws, salsas, and cremas—your fish tacos will never taste the same again.

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...

First Date Night after Baby: How Soon is Too Soon?

Date nights look and feel so different post-baby. Here's how to weed through your feelings and the "new-normal" facts to make date nights a priority again—when you're ready.

What Kind Of Hot Pepper Are You?

Origin of Quesadilla

In this post, I’d like to talk about history or origins of quesadilla. Quesadillas are not only my but also one of Mexicans’ favorite simple snacks. Quesadilla is a ‘turnover’ made with fresh torti…

This Taco Quiz Will Reveal What The Most Attractive Thing About You Is

How to Eat Healthy at a Mexican Restaurant

The chips, margaritas, mounds of refried beans and rice... With Mexican cuisine, overdoing it seems unavoidable. But it's not impossible! Learn how.

Eat Mexican and Still Lose Weight!

Restaurant Girl Danyelle Freeman reveals the best Mexican dishes to order when you're watching your waistline.

Taco Tuesday Ideas

Taco Tuesday is an easy, customizable, kid-friendly idea is perfect for meal prep and picky eaters, fun to eat, and fun to prepare. We share lots of tips and our taco night grocery list.

Why This Filipino-Mexican Restaurant Committed to Meat-Plant Parity

At Señor Sisig's omnivorous locations, they've created a vegan alternative to every non-vegan item on the menu. That's great for vegans – and the non-vegans won over by the plant-based dishes.

The Unhealthiest Dish You Can Order at a Mexican Restaurant—and What to Order Instead

Keep the flavor and ditch the fat when you make a healthier version.

Taco Tuesday: These might be the ultimate fish tacos

Critic Brad A. Johnson says if you want a great fish taco, sometimes you have to go to a restaurant that owns its own boat.

20 Healthy Taco Recipes for Taco Tuesday

Growing up, one of my favorite nights in our house was Taco Night! I like to think it was always on a Tuesday but who knows? More often than not, my mom would make us classic ground beef Tacos with crispy shells and a variety of toppings. It was always so much fun to pile everything on and wage the war on how long you could eat the taco shell without it completely falling apart. Nowadays, when I eat tacos, they are usually…