Aguas con los Tacos Next time you’re in Esnenada, check out Aguas con los Tacos, a new taco stand in Ensenada operated by the same family as the famous La… Read more »
Culinary Corner March 2023
Posts Categorized: Food
El Encallado
A new seafood restaurant opened in Ensenada called El Encallado, serving delicious seafood dishes with beautiful oceanfront views. The restaurant is owned by DBTC staffer Maythé’s two sisters, Michelle &… Read more »
Culinary Corner September 2022
Chiles en Nogada Season If you’re looking for a delicious way to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day (September 16th), give chiles en nogada a try. This seasonal dish is made of… Read more »
Culinary Corner August 2022
Rosarito Fish & Seafood Festival On Sunday August 7th, Rosarito will host the 32nd Festival del Pescado y Marisco. The Rosarito Committee of Tourism and Conventions (COTUCO Rosarito) will host… Read more »
Ceviche is Latin America’s Raw Seafood Dish with Japanese Influence
Originally from South America with indigenous roots over 2,000 years old, some of the world’s best ceviche can be found today just 90-miles over the border in Ensenada, Mexico By… Read more »
Tamales, Get Them While They’re Hot!
The Origin of Mexico’s Portable Meal Dates Back Thousands of Years By Chris Mejia For many, tamales conjure fond memories of family cooking parties and winter holiday get-togethers. If you’re… Read more »
Baja Fish Tacos
Born in Ensenada of Debated Origins By Chris Mejia Arguably the only of Mexico’s tacos whose origin can be legitimately claimed by the northern coastal state of Baja California, the… Read more »
Tacos Al Pastor
Mexico’s Most Popular Street Tacos Borrow from Lebanese Heritage Cuisine By Chris Mejia Thin layers of marinated pork stacked high onto a vertical rotisserie spit and slow roasted until the… Read more »
Carnitas: A Mexican Heritage Dish for Festive Occasions
The History of Carnitas & A Guide for Ordering By Chris Mejia With a history that harkens back before the founding of Mexico, carnitas (which literally means “little meats”) is… Read more »
Birria is Mexico’s Comfort Food
By Chris Mejia Many beloved dishes the world over can be traced back to peasant cooking, and birria (pronounced “beer-ee-ah” in Spanish), a rich and flavorful meat stew that originates… Read more »