History of Maize Culture
Mexico’s mythology provides a beautifully written account of how the gods of different cultures discovered corn. more »
Winter Warmers: Put Mexican Chocolate on Your Menu
Are your customers leaving after dinner to relax over hot drinks and dessert at the coffee shop down the street? Enhancing your beverage menu with hot chocolate and coffee drinks could keep them. more »
The Countdown to Cinco de Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo is around the corner -- is your restaurant ready? Read on to get our Cinco de Mayo quiz, cocktail recipes, and product ideas. more »
Apples and Pears: Harvesting Fruit on Mexican Menus
Late summer and early fall in Mexico bring an abundance of seasonal fruit, including apples and pears. While not usually associated with Mexican food north-of-the-border, they play flavorful roles in much of the country's regional cooking. more »
Web Exclusive Recipe: Tamal de Cazuela (Tamal cooked in a Cazuela)
This web-exclusive recipe for tamal cooked in a cazuela is a chicken recipe your customers will love! It is reprinted with permission from Tacos, Tortas and Tamales by Roberto Santibañez (Wiley Hardcover, October 2012). more »
Desserts that Dazzle
Flan, fried ice cream, Tres Leches cake, churros and sopaipillas. Those are the sweets, and popular ones at that, typically found on Mexican restaurant menus. more »
The Cocktail Craze
Using fresh ingredients and juices, non-alcoholic ingredients like coconut water, and small amounts of mezcal and other strongly flavored spirits are some of the top trends in Mexican bars. more »
Super Bowl Recipe Ideas
Skip the boring stuff and serve your patrons Tocineta "Bacon" Guacamole or Cuban-inspired Picadillo while they watch the Super Bowl Sunday! They'll remember the food more than the game, guaranteed! more »
Celebrate National Meat Month
January is known as National Meat Month—a great time to look at how much America loves its meat and to uncover new ways to enjoy and celebrate it. Check out a new recipe from Executive Chef Ryan Fichter of Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge. more »
Coconuts: Tropical taste enhances menus year-round
The low coastal regions of Mexico provide a wealth of culinary ingredients, not the least of which is the coconut. One of the most popular flavors in the country, coconut is found in home-cooked dishes and on restaurant menus. more »
Up Close With...Candace Flores Carrillo
Since editor Kathleen Furore first met Candace Flores Carrillo in the late 1990s (she was then simply Candace Flores), a lot has changed for the Mexican restaurant industry, for Candace, and for El Charro Café. more »
Big Ideas, Quick Changes: Small steps can bring big improvements for your bar
It is never a bad time to make changes that will help your business grow. Industry expert Robert Plotkin shares a few simple-to-implement tips that can get you started on the road to a better bottom line. more »
Taking on Tamales
Pasquale's Tamales in the Mississippi River Delta town of Helena, Ark., started serving tamales in the 1930s, and now makes just one version of the traditional Mexican delicacy. more »
