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Your Ultimate Inspiration For a Delicious Cinco de Mayo

Camilla Salem — Sat, 05 May 2012 09:41:51 PDT

It's no secret that we're big fans of Mexican and Mexican-inspired food. So when Cinco de Mayo rolls around each year, we inevitably get really excited (and hungry). Over the years, we've managed to cook up a whole bunch of flavorful dishes, from nachos to margaritas, all of which would be festive and delicious for your Cinco de Mayo celebration. Click through and prepare to hear your stomach growl.

Say Olé: 12 Healthy Mexican Recipes For Cinco de Mayo

Lizzie Fuhr — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:10:00 PDT

Looking to lighten things up a little for your upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebrations? The fun and festive holiday is this weekend, but all the food can get a little overwhelming. Whether you're planning a big bash or you want to try a lighter version of these sometimes calorie-laden foods, we've got you covered. If you're craving some Mexican fare, tempt your taste buds with these 12 healthier recipes.

15 Ways to Take a Dip This Cinco de Mayo

Lizzie Fuhr — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:50:07 PDT

We can't believe it either, but Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner! Planning to celebrate with friends? Besides all the tequila goodness, some delicious homemade dips can take an ordinary get-together to the next level. Instead of grabbing prepackaged salsas at the store, the easy extra effort it takes to make fresh dip will make a world of difference to your taste buds. Whether you want a classic choice or you'd like to take a twist on tradition, click through these 15 recipes for inspiration!

What Makes a Taqueria Truly Epic?

Lizzie Fuhr — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:49:35 PDT

There is nothing better than finding your taqueria. I'm referring to that moment when you fall upon that gem of a hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant with carne asada that melts in your mouth, or chiles rellenos that makes everything you've ever tasted - ever! - pale in comparison. After living in the Midwest for a few years, I forgot all about the fervor people have for taquerias until I moved to San Francisco, a city where everyone you come across has a favorite go-to spot that makes their favorite inexpensive, unassuming Mexican fare. And when you ask anyone who loves Mexican grub where their favorite burrito lives, nine times out of 10, they've got an automatic answer lined up. No thinking required.

The politics of taquerias intrigue me; I'm a little more than curious about the requisites for what makes a taqueria truly epic. I get that it's personal, but here are five of the things people have shared as integral when falling in love with their taqueria for the very first time. See what they are when you keep reading.

Fajitas and Tacos: What's the Difference?

Susannah Chen — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:35:19 PDT

In Texas, much like the cattle that dot the Lone Star State, Tex-Mex dishes like enchiladas, queso, and chimichangas dominate. As a native Houstonian, I've devoured more than my fair share of Tex-Mex fare. Nonetheless, I have a deep, dark confession to make: I've never understood the real difference between beef tacos (like tacos al carbon) and fajitas. After all, they're both hot Mexican plates that involve wrapping tortillas around sizzling meat. So is there really even a difference? Turns out there actually is. Lisa Fain of the Texas cooking blog Homesick Texan helped set the record straight: "The difference between a fajita and a taco is that the former refers to a type of meat, while the latter refers to a method of presentation," she explained. Find out why this is the case when you read more.

What's Your Favorite Kind of Mexican Hot Sauce?

Katie Sweeney — Thu, 05 May 2011 13:15:22 PDT

Considering their extensive use of all kinds of chiles, Latinos really know their hot sauces. Since I stock my fridge with several kinds of hot sauce (each one has a different use!), when it comes to Mexican cuisine, I have one brand I can't get enough of: Valentina salsa picante. This slightly smoky, thick, and spicy sauce is wonderful on everything from eggs to tacos.

How about you? What's your favorite kind of Mexican hot sauce? Tapatio? Cholula?

Gorditas!

Yum Community — Thu, 05 May 2011 03:14:41 PDT

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, zacatecanita has shared her images of homemade gorditas! Don't they look delicious?

Gorditas literally means "Fattie." It's like a fat tortilla freshly cooked and opened to be filled with all kinds of tasty filings.

Have you made something awesome recently? Upload the photos in the YumSugar Community so we can all see your masterpiece; we may just feature your story here!

What's Your Favorite Taco Filling?

Mandy Harris — Wed, 04 May 2011 12:56:06 PDT

Cinco de Mayo is finally almost here, and we're already drooling over the fiesta we plan to indulge in tomorrow. Here at Yum, we're pretty partial to tacos of all kinds. Hard shell, soft shell, chicken tacos, fish tacos - you name it, we'll happily eat it with a margarita or cerveza! There's something so satisfying about the simple combination of meat, salsa, and tortillas. Whether or not it's your favorite Mexican dish, what do you prefer in your tacos?

Source: Flickr User stu_spivack

Name That Mexican Dish!

Mandy Harris — Wed, 04 May 2011 03:43:51 PDT

We can't wait to celebrate Cinco de Mayo tomorrow with everything from chili con queso to roast chicken tacos - and, of course, plenty of margaritas! But before you dig in to your fiesta, find out what you know about some of the more traditional dishes of Mexico. I'll give you the description, and you give me the dish. Ready? Buena suerte!

Source: Flickr User Emily Carlin

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10 Platos Para Celebrar el Cinco de Mayo!

Katie Sweeney — Mon, 02 May 2011 05:19:45 PDT

Wondering what to serve with all that salsa on Cinco de Mayo this Thursday? How about some delicious Mexican food? From nachos to tacos, there's much to love about this amazing cuisine. To encourage you to make something Mexican this week, I've rounded up 10 of our favorite dishes. Read on for the inspiration!