What Is Birria? The Stew, the Broth and How to Order It
Birria went from a regional Mexican stew to a global taco trend in about three years, and the speed of that has left a lot of people ordering it without quite knowing what it is. The confusing part is that…
Queso vs Queso Fundido: What’s the Difference?
Two things on a Mexican menu are described as melted cheese, and they are not interchangeable. Order one expecting the other and you will be disappointed — not because it is bad, but because it is a different dish entirely.…
Enchilada Sauces Explained: Red, Green and Mole
On most Mexican menus, the enchilada section is sorted by sauce rather than by filling. That catches people out. You scan for "chicken" and find it three times, under three names you do not recognize. The sauce is the dish.…
Corn vs Flour Tortillas: Which Should You Choose?
Most Mexican restaurants ask you a version of the same question at some point in the order: corn or flour? It is usually asked quickly, as though the answer is obvious, and plenty of people pick one at random. The…
Tacos vs Fajitas: What’s the Difference?
Tacos and fajitas turn up on the same menu, often made from the same grilled beef, and plenty of people order one when they actually wanted the other. The difference is less about ingredients than about how the food reaches…