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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…

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.

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.

13 Best Things To Order At A Mexican Restaurant, According To Nutritionists

A giant plate of cheese-smothered nachos topped off with sour cream, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and globs of guacamole is sexy, sure, but you may not feel so hot a few hours after eating it.

Mom teaches her daughter how to properly fold a burrito in a viral video

Don't know how to fold a burrito? This adorable video will teach you the basics.

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...

Healthy Huevos Rancheros Are a Thing You Need in Your Life, Stat

The following post was originally featured on The Whole Tara and was written by Tara Milhem, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Latina.It's not a proper

Making The Feel-Good Taco

A revolution in not cooking. Our chef-made nutrient dense, portion controlled meals, snacks and beverages are designed to make your body happy.

16 Restaurant Dishes Made Healthy

Masa: Not Just for Tamales Anymore

Masa is not just for tamales anymore. This staple item in Mexican cuisine has gone beyond the bounds of taquerias and tortillerias and into the dexterous hands of masa-curious chefs.

Having a Soft Heart for a Hard Shell

Ralph Gardner Jr. may be the only person left who prefers hard-shell tacos, but not for lack of trying to convince Leo and Oliver Kremer, owners of Dos Toros Taqueria, of their virtues.

From Cultural Appropriation to Appreciation, What Do Tacos have to Do with It?

What do Rachel Dolezal and the ethnic foodie scene have in common?

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.

13 Things to Add to Tacos

From delicious braised turkey to fantastic duck confit, here are 13 great things to add to tacos.

No Joke! George Lopez Tacos are here!

Comedian's delivery-only taqueria is now doing business in Albuquerque

Tacos 4 Life: Making a Difference One Taco at a Time

In the Central Arkansas area you may have heard of Tacos 4 Life, the Tex-Mex restaurant that gives a meal to a hungry child each time a meal is purchased.

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.