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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…

We Should Be Eating A Lot More Cactus

Cactus has been eaten in Mexico and elsewhere for generations. It's time for the rest of the world to catch up.

Yummy, Easy, and Healthy (!) Mexican Treats

What's Healthier: Tacos or Burritos?

Making a choice between a taco or a burrito can be a tough choice. Take these nutritional tips and facts to help make a more healthy decision for dinner tonight.

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.

The Only 2 Mexican Beers You Need

Our beer expert ranks the tried-and-true Mexican lagers that are always at your trusty corner store.

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.

You can Eat Low-Carb In a Mexican Restaurant

Low-carb Mexican eating is a cinch once you look past the tacos and enchiladas. Here's a guide to the Mexican restaurant menu, low-carb style.

A Taco Tale: History of the Taco

In this month's thebacklabel magazine we delved into the ways in which wine and tacos really aren't so different. Here you will find one of these pieces, but to stay up-to-date be sure to sign up f...

What Is the Difference Between a Burrito and an Enchilada?

When eating at a Mexican restaurant, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the vast array of menu options. There are just so many amazing combinations of beans, meat, and cheese, after all. Maybe you've got it narrowed down to two choices—a burrito and an enchilada. While both entrees are wrapped in tortillas and taste delicious, what exactly separates the two? It turns out there are a variety of factors and ingredients that come into play. Let's examine them allWhile there are many…

6 Ways to Take Your Tacos to the Next Level

16 Delicious Facts for National Tortilla Chip Day

15 Creative Tacos You Need to Try

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.

How to Throw a Casual Mexican Taco Party Like a Chef

Whether you're celebrating Day of the Dead, Cinco de Mayo, or just a low-key Friday night with friends, a build-your-own-taco buffet and a few colorful decorations make for a fun Mexican-theme party. "Top Chef" judge and frequent party host Hugh Acheson shows you how.

How to make the perfect quesadilla

They are simply fresh corn tortillas folded over melted cheese, and anything else you might fancy – but what’s the best way to go about making these Mexican morsels?

10 Mexican Foods That Are Healthy AF

Whether actually native to Mexico or just adopted by our culture, we rounded up the healthy staples your abuela made you that kick the sh*t out of kale and green juice when it comes to nutrition and sabor. RELATED: Hot, Hot, Hot: 5 Essential Spices for Mexican Cooking