Mexico through Street Food and Beyond
Pros: covers lots of basics of mexican cuisine, great introduction to mexico beyond the standard
Cons: with all the basic recipes the book seems geared towards noices to Mexican cuisine
Pros: covers lots of basics of mexican cuisine, great introduction to mexico beyond the standard
Cons: with all the basic recipes the book seems geared towards noices to Mexican cuisine

Pros: beautiful pictures, delicious recipes
Cons: ingredients may be hard to find, spicy
Americans have at last discovered Mexico's passion for exciting food. We've fallen in love with the great Mexican combination of rich, earthy flavors and casual, festive dining. But we don't begin to imagine how sumptuous and varied the cooking of Mexico really is. After ten years of loving exploration, Rick Bayless, together with his wife, Deann, gave us Authentic Mexican,...
James Beard award-winning chef Janos Wilder offers more than 30 recipes for delicious chiles rellenos, ranging in complexity to suit beginning and expert home cooks alike. Wilder introduces regional Mexican rellenos, then provides contemporary interpretations, including jalapeño poppers, roasted poblanos, sauces, and more. From choosing the right chiles to preparing them for stuffing,...
“ Having spent many, many years in the restaurant business, I have grown to love the foods of Latin America, especially the foods of Mexico. It's hard not to when much of the kitchen and service staffs are staffed with Hispanics. Family meal (that meal shared by the restaurant staff before service starts) was often tacos of some sort or another Latin American specialty, and even if...” --Pete
“ Living in Texas, I eat a lot of Tex-Mex cuisine. Guacamole, stuffed poblano peppers, and fajitas are found on almost every corner. However, I think that many people mistake this anglicized food as true Mexican food, when it is in fact a US creation for the most part. True Mexican cooking is much simpler, much tastier, and has much less fat, as the author shows us in this...” --prtybrd
Drawing from a wide variety of readily-available ingredients, renowned chef Aida Gabilondo has created the first authentic Mexican cookbook to truly serve the needs of American cooks. From classic favorites like guacomole and quesidillas to Red Snapper Hash, this collection includes over 300 sumptious and easy-to-prepare recipes.
Like a blank canvas but much tastier, the ubiquitous corn or flour tortilla is the perfect vehicle for every sort of food. A passionate feast of tacos--as well as burritos, tostadas, quesadillas, chimichangas, and the big enchilada (Red or Green Chicken)--here are over 200 recipes for well-filled tortillas. Illustrations throughout.
Un ensayo indispensable y sabroso sobre la cocina mexicana como fenomeno cultural y los ambitos en que llevamos a cabo la aventura de disfrutarla. ENGLISH TRANSLATION A delectable and essential essay on the cultural phenomenon of Mexican cuisine, and the places where we join in the adventure of savoring it.