Where to Dine in San Miguel de Allende
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Where to Dine in San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende may be known as an artist community and expat haven, but the town is also known for its incredible restaurants. Mexican cuisine reigns in this colorful town with regional specialties from the Yucatan to Oaxaca. But for those with more finicky palates, or for locals who just want something different, international…

Creative Ideas to Make the Best Margaritas and Mezcalitas
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Creative Ideas to Make the Best Margaritas and Mezcalitas

Margaritas are synonymous with Mexico. This liquid concoction made with tequila and blended with various fruit flavors, brings back memories of fish tacos and dancing barefoot at a beach. Margaritas are the perfect drink for any party situation. Are you ready to upgrade your margarita-making skills? Use our perfect margarita recipe as a base and…

Best Restaurants in Queretaro (Outside of Centro)
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Best Restaurants in Queretaro (Outside of Centro)

One of the reasons why we chose to live in Queretaro was because of its multicultural food scene. Queretaro’s restaurant scene may not be as well-known as Mexico City or San Miguel de Allende, but its flair for traditional, contemporary, and international cuisines cannot be denied. Queretaro has restaurants ranging from Korean BBQ and Indian…

The Best Bars in Mexico City
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The Best Bars in Mexico City

Mexico City is known as a gastronomical destination, but don’t discount their bar scene. From wine to mixology, Mexico City is making waves in the spirits world with cutting-edge techniques and local ingredients. Not sure which bars you should go to? No worries. Here’s a short list of our favorite bars in Mexico City. Disclosure:…

Best Restaurants in Guadalajara
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Best Restaurants in Guadalajara

Tortas Ahogadas may be the signature dish of Guadalajara, but this metropolis is rich in history and cuisine. From street food to fine dining, your choices are endless, not only for Mexican cuisine, but for other international favorites as well. There’s a few restaurants that really stand out and have received numerous accolades for their…

Mexico’s National Patriotic Dish: Chile en Nogada
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Mexico’s National Patriotic Dish: Chile en Nogada

There’s nothing more Mexican than Chile en Nogada. Beautifully designed with the colors of the Mexican flag and only available in late summer, chile en nogada is the national dish created specifically for Mexico’s Independence Day. Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links where we receive a super-small commission at no additional cost to you…

Latin America’s Best Restaurants- Mexico Edition 2023
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Latin America’s Best Restaurants- Mexico Edition 2023

This post was first created based on the 100 Latin America’s Best Restaurant List from 2013-2020 that debuted in 2021.  It is updated every six months to reflect new rankings and restaurants based on the World’s Best Restaurants and Latin America’s Best Restaurants Lists. This post has been updated after the 2023 Best Latin America’s…

Restaurants in Centro Queretaro – Where to Eat for Every Budget
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Restaurants in Centro Queretaro – Where to Eat for Every Budget

Eating while traveling is a given, but where should you eat? Tripadvisor and other review websites are great resources, but are they bolstered by tourists or locals? Around Jardin Zenea alone there’s plenty of choices easily within walking distance. You’ll see people in the parks eating ice cream and dancing. Visit around the holidays and…

Visit These Cheese Farms of Queretaro
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Visit These Cheese Farms of Queretaro

Queretaro is home to one of the largest growing cities in Mexico, but just outside of the “big city” you’ll find the entrance to the Sierra Gorda mountains, a growing wine region and farmland stretching over the green hillsides. Roads are lined with cornfields, hot houses, and dairy farms with grazing animals watched over by…

Licor 43 Cheesecake with Mexican Chocolate Ganache
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Licor 43 Cheesecake with Mexican Chocolate Ganache

It’s always fun to see what Tom is making in the kitchen, especially when its desserts. He really isn’t into sweets so its always a special treat to have some sort of sweet dessert in the house. He’s been wanting to make a chocolate covered cheesecake for a few weeks, but not just any old…

What to Eat in Puebla (and the Restaurants to Try Them)
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What to Eat in Puebla (and the Restaurants to Try Them)

Puebla is known as one of the gastronomic regions in Mexico, and is recognized under the UNESCO category of Intangible Heritage.  The people of Puebla have been practicing their traditions for thousands of years, well before the Spanish arrived and even before the tribes of the continent were recording their history. Traditions of planting, rotating…

How to Make a Michelada – Tom’s Way
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How to Make a Michelada – Tom’s Way

Margaritas are made for coastal breezes, but micheladas are what you drink in Central Mexico. Tom wasn’t much of a beer drinker before we arrived in Mexico, but this refreshing  libation has become one of his favorites when we go out on the town or after our epic 7-mile hikes.   What’s the difference between…