I’ve been rumbling around this region of Mexico since the early 1990’s. For awhile, I think I knew every pothole on both routes to get to Ensenada from Tijuana. While I get there less frequently these days, my love affair with Mexico started in this region and the cities of […]
For many visiting Oaxaca, the closest they’ll ever get to the heart of the mezcal world is a small shop on Calle Macedonia where they’ll be able to sip a […]
Years ago I took a few classes when I was thinking about getting a real estate license. About the only thing I remember from those classes was the Latin concept […]
Here’s something a little different for you to try, Sotol. My first experience with this spirit was at the first annual Taste of Mexico Celebration held at St Vibiana’s in Los […]
Long Island Lou “Tequila” Caruso came to us through the comments on our blog. Since we’re mostly mezcal folks, we are always looking for a few good recs when it comes to tequila. With that said, we asked Lou to give us his list of 5 Tequilas Everyone Needs to […]
You will probably have to use your GPS to find the place, if you are even brave enough to try it out. When people decide they want Mexican food in […]
Here’s how it is supposed to work. You go to the tap, sink, faucet, or whatever you call it, hold out your glass and you get a fresh, clean, pure, […]
If I was asked to describe the quintessential Southern California restaurant experience, Cantina Mayahuel in San Diego would be high on my list. With a throwback bar, hundreds of mezcals and tequilas, great food, an attentive staff and a slightly off beat laid back owner, Cantina Mayahuel, named after the […]
For most of America, a night out at your local Mexican food place starts with chips, salsa, a margarita and ends with cinnamon crisps for dessert. In between you’ll probably […]
I first went to Mexico in 1990. I had a horrible time. I remember coming home and thanking God that I would never have to return. And then I did… again, and again and again. Fast forward more than 25 years and if you add up all the miles I’ve […]
