Take a Trip to Mexico from Your Kitchen
From Mexico City to the seaside resort city of Puerto Vallarta, we're bringing you a selection of authentic recipes from around the country.
Author
Francisco Alejandri Vazquez
My Stories
Getting to Know Chef Francisco Alejandri Vazquez
He left behind the kitchens of some of the best hotels in Mexico and journeyed to Canada. Founder of acclaimed Toronto restaurant Agave y Aguacate (now closed, as he recently moved back to Mexico), he sat down with us to talk about his journey.
Meatball Torta
You may have heard of the popular meatball recipe known as albóndigas en salsa de chipotle, or meatballs in chipotle sauce, made mouthwatering with Mexican beef. Here, that dish is combined with the concept of a torta, or a sub, for a tasty and easy way to enjoy them.
Tostadas de Ceviche
This tostada is topped with the perfect combination of lime, spicy chiles, and fresh marinated seafood.
Tortilla Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette
This tortilla salad reflects the diversity of flavors on the menu in Mexico City, including ingredients typical of southwestern cuisines, such as chipotle chile peppers.
Caldo Tlalpeño
The origin stories of this famous soup are as varied as its ingredients, but while many people disagree on its origins, one thing is clear: This smoky, vegetable-packed soup is not to be missed.
Tinga Poblana de Pollo
In Mexican slang, the word tinga is often translated as “mess” or “disarray” — and what a beautiful mess this chicken filling is indeed!