Zócalo Blog
Enchiladas Rojas... from scratch!
Delicious enchiladas rojas covered in a chili tomato sauce. Yummm! Here we talk about this delicious Mexican dish and put your cooking skills to test. Don’t worry, you're not alone in the process, we got you covered!
Cinco de Mayo: Día de la Batalla de Puebla
One of the biggest Mexican celebrations of Mexican heritage in the US is on May 5th, or Cinco de Mayo. So, what is celebrated on Cinco de Mayo? We shed some light on this holiday, officially known as Día de la Batalla de Puebla.
Destination: Let’s have a drink… or two in Tequila, Jalisco!
Let’s get started on our next adventure to the motherland of our favorite drink: TEQUILA. Now, we're not just talking about the drink but the land of the beautiful blue agave scenery, cobblestone streets, and of course the best tequila in the world!
Día de las Madres: How Mother's Day is Celebrated in Mexico
Día de las Madres, Mother's Day, in Mexico is always celebrated May 10th no matter what day of the week it falls on. Learn how Mexicans celebrate La Jefa de la Casa, our mamá.
Who are the Wixárika/Huichol?
This special piece highlights the history and meaning behind Huichol, or Wixárika/Wirrárika/Wirraritari (pl), astonishing artwork, distinguished for its colorful beadwork.
Nopales: Authentic Mexican SuperFood!
Since Pre-Columbian times, nopales have been a part of the Mexican diet and a staple of Mexican cuisine. Here is an easy and delicious recipe for nopalitos salad, an authentic Mexican meal with thousands of health benefits.
