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A chile en nogada served on a plate

State by Plate: Three cheers for Puebla!

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It might not be Mexico's biggest state, but it's a culinary giant nonetheless.
Nopal cactus with red tuna fruit

Taste of Mexico: Nopales

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Nopales have been a part of Mexican life for centuries, which of course means that people have found a way to make them delicious too.
An open air market in a Spanish-speaking country where a wide variety of fruits and vegetables are on display with their prices. In the foreground, an old-fashioned hanging scale for food items can be seen.

What to cook this May: Mexican veggies

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I’m so lucky to live in Mexico. The abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables available for recipes makes me...
Two shelves with three rows each of wooden wine barrels with metal around their lids.

This wine-producing behemoth is rapidly awakening

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While Baja California may get more attention, Coahuila — Mexico's second-largest wine producer, is rapidly emerging as the country's most exciting wine destination
pieces of caramel-colored Mexican fudge, some tinted pink and some sprinkled with multicolored sprinkles

Love fudge? Make it Mexican with a mezcal, tequila and Kahlua combo

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Jamoncillo is a traditional Mexican fudge whose "little ham" name belies its rich history. Here we upgrade it with tequila and mezcal!

Will Chipotle prove popular in Mexico?

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It's going south of the border for the first time, but how will actual Mexicans react to the arrival of the U.S. food chain ?
A torta

Taste of Mexico: Tortas

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Beans, ham, avocado, chicken — the only limit to what you can put inside a torta is your imagination.
a cocktail served on a silver tray at Selva, one of the 50 best bars Mexico

Once again, the Best Bar in North America is in Mexico

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With 18 entries on the list, Mexican bars had another fantastic night at North America's premier cocktail awards ceremony.
Crunchwrap

Adiós, Taco Bell: Steak and queso crunchwrap sliders that take the ‘Tex’ out of Tex-Mex

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Yeah, ok, we know Taco Bell isn't remotely Mexican, but this recipe will show you that with a little imagination, it could be.
A concrete black and white Chiptole restaurant front, with the red Chipotle logo with white letters sitting on the building's top center. Outside, next to the front door is a small patio with tables for outdoor dining.

Chipotle? Well, if we really must…

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The U.S. Mexican-food restaurant chain plans to open its first locations in Mexico in 2026. But, one Mexican asks, will any of her countrymen actually enter one?
A spread of different types of Oaxaca food including tlyaudas, mole and tortillas.

State By Plate: Oaxaca

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From mole to mezcal, the southern state offers some of Mexico's most iconic — and delicious — gastronomy.
Huevos Rancheros, mexican eggs

Taste of Mexico: Huevitos para el desayuno

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Fried, scrambled, divorced or cowboy, Mexico has an egg-based fast breaker for you.
Young woman standing at a wooden restaurant serving booth handing over a coconut shell glass of coconut water to a young female customer on the other side of the booth, which is located outside in a verdant background of trees.

For the love of coconuts: new cafe in Xalapa goes all in on the tropical treat

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Sure, you'll find coconut water and coconut ice cream here, but Xalapa's La Tierra del Coco goes further, selling everything from coconut soap to candles to toothpaste.
Sign along an airport roadway that says Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juarez Ciudad de Mexico

Forget airport chips, candy and coffee: try these 6 great AICM restaurant reccs

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Get away from the hustle and bustle of Latin America's busiest airport and enjoy a meal at one of writer Gabriela Solis' six favorite restaurants at AICM.
Image of a three-layer yellow cake with white frosting in between all the layers and on top, with grated lime zest on the top of the cake. The cake sits on a white plate, which is on a white tea towel. In front of the cake is half a lime and a tiny dipping bowl filled with honey. To screen left of the cake is an open can of Modelo Especial beer.

Modelo Especial lime cake: The ‘tangy-twist’ trend comes to Mexico

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Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, this classic lemon-beer cake recipe goes muy mexicano, incorporating lime and Modelo Especial.
Cabrito being cooked over hot coals

State by Plate: Cabrito of Nuevo León

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Mexico's northern border takes a turn in the spotlight this week, with a tale of history, reinvention and imagination with every bite.