Mexican restaurants are becoming increasingly popular across the country. What has caused this increase in diners?
Attracted by relatively low rates, good weather, friendly people, a great party atmosphere, and good food and drink, British tourists have, in recent years, begun flocking to this Central American country for their annual pilgrimage of 2 weeks in the sun.
For many of these gringos, it will be their first experience of Mexican culture and the delicious food that is a staple of the Mexican lifestyle. Some don’t like spicy food, but many, many more are literally blown away.
It’s not just Mexican travelers who are exposed to this food. For many years, America has delighted in the delicacies of the kitchen. Mexican immigrants make up a significant percentage of the US population, especially in California. When they crossed the border, they brought with them Mexican delicacies that are regularly enjoyed by a large percentage of Americans. You just have to look at the number of Taco Bell’s flitting across the country to see the impact. Taco Bell has been warped from the traditional incarnation of Mexican food to better serve the average American palette, but it is undeniable that its origin is Mexican.
All these travelers return with an insatiable hunger for food and restaurants are popping up all over the capital and the rest of the country to meet the needs of these towns.
These restaurants are all very different, each serving its own interpretation of traditional Mexican dishes, using all the basic ingredients like tortillas, beans, chili peppers, guacamole, and salsa. Do you need something to accompany all this delicious food? Call your waiter and order a Beer (Spanish, the language of Mexico and most other Latin American countries, for beer).
The staples found in these Mexican restaurants are fajitas – hot dishes, made with sweet peppers, onions, mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, and freshly minced cilantro. Served with homemade guacamole, Mexican salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, and warm flour tortillas; Burritos – Flour tortilla cones, filled with: Spicy beef or chicken, finished with a side of salad, salsa, and sour cream.
Whatever your choice, you are sure to find that flavor to bring back the memories of those Cancun vacations.