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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…

13 Dishes That Aren't Actually Mexican

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

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.

Tacos de Canasta: How to Make the Perfect Potluck Taco

Tacos may not seem like the kind of food that you should assemble an hour before eating, which is why I've never thought of them as a particularly good potluck dish. But that's because, until recently, I'd never encountered tacos de canasta, a special variety of taco sold by bicycle vendors in Mexico that are made in advance and get better as they sit. This is the potluck taco you've been waiting for.

A Guide to American Taco Styles

The world of tacos is hardly defined, as its elements are always evolving. Here's a snapshot of what tacos in America look like today.

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.

Reasons to break the diet on your next Cancun vacation

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Visiting Cancun? Prepare To Pay New Tourist Tax

10 Places Tourists Are Now Flocking to Like Crazy

Yummy, Easy, and Healthy (!) Mexican Treats

Fall (Again) for Your First Travel Love

Because it’s so close, Mexico serves as many an American’s first travel love. But isn't a one-and-done place. Read on for surprises in Cancun, Cabo and more.

Keys To Paradise Contest!

One lucky winner & guest are going to Cancún with the Keys to Paradise contest!

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.

Mexico City Is Sinking. Can Its New, Nobel Prize-Winning Mayor Fix the Crisis?

Roads are cracking. Pipes are breaking. Buildings are toppling over.

Conspiracy Sites: Chichén Itzá |

Sarah John Afana heads to Cancun to find the truth behind Chichén Itzá and its mysterious origins. Did Mayans build the ancient city or did someone else?

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