Mexican Food

NEW YORK — Rarely smiling or saying more than was necessary as he created a twisting column of chocolate ganache or turned peanut butter into powder, Alex Stupak was an intense figure in Grant Achatz's intense kitchen as Alinea's opening pastry...

"There's Mexican food, and there's the food of Mexico." That sounds simple enough, but for Casa Frida owners Victor and Julieta Bocos, it's a constant refrain, and one they've printed on their menus. That's because there are no chimichangas at Casa...

Dinner at Hatfield’s: Karen and Quinn Hatfield are hosting a fundraiser dinner on June 3 to benefit Los Angeles’ Careers through Culinary Arts Program, which trains high school students for careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry....

When Jaime Martin del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu opened their Bell restaurant 15 years ago, some customers wondered if they knew how to cook. Accustomed to Mexican food laden with sour cream, melted cheddar cheese and mild salsa that has long been served...

Stopping by Mexique to catch up with chef Carlos Gaytan an hour before service was probably not the smartest move. Gaytan was busy and politely asked me to wait in the empty restaurant. Meanwhile, he wrapped up an impromptu tasting with his kitchen...

What's it like to live in a far-off place most of us see only on a vacation? Foreign Correspondence is an interview with someone who lives in a spot you may want to visit. Gloria Guevara, 44, is Mexico's Minister of Tourism. The graduate of...

Newport's premiere food and entertainment festival, the Taste of Newport, celebrates 24 years at Fashion Island from Friday through Sunday. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the three-day party, where they will sample culinary delights...

Back-to-school season means dusting off the lunchboxes and stocking up on brown paper bags. It's lunch-making time. For many kids, that means a daily dose of PB&J with a side of sliced apples. But sandwiches get boring — both for kids and for...

Oaxaca Kitchen 228 College St., New Haven, (203) 859-5774, oaxacakitchen.com   Tequila can be a sign of seriousness. When consumed in quantities, of course, it can also lead to foolishness. But the walls of tequila bottles and the dozens and dozens...

Despite the abundance of Mexican restaurants in the Valley, Susana Olague said she hardly ever visits any of them. While it’s common for her to eat out about three times a week, it’s typically to grab a burger or some pizza, she said. But...

Poncho N Pepe's is a party place. Even on a Wednesday evening, the bar is packed and tables are filled, often with large, laughing groups. Everybody, from the hostess to the waiter, is friendly. It's bright, festive, and most of all, fun. The Crofton...

If you’re looking for Mexican food in an elegant atmosphere with impeccable service and some of the best damn ‘ritas to ever touch your lips, Cantina Laredo  in Palm Beach Gardens  is the whole enchilada. There’s no cocktail I’d...