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How to Make Mexican Tamales

I shied away from making tamales at home for the longest time, believing it was an undertaking so labor-intensive that it was only worth doing with the help of many, many extra hands. Turns out I was wrong—tamales, while requiring a small amount of assembly time, really aren't all that hard or time-consuming to make at all. After a few rounds of recipe testing, this version with three options for fillings will give you plenty of light, tender, airy, and incredibly flavor tamales…

Easy Chopped Mexican Salad

Ready in less than 10 minutes, this colorful, flavorful meal is perfect for nights when you don't feel like cooking.

How to Stock a Mexican Pantry: 14 Ingredients to Know and Love

The core items you'll need to get started making great Mexican food at home.

The Unhealthiest Dish You Can Order at a Mexican Restaurant—and What to Order Instead

Keep the flavor and ditch the fat when you make a healthier version.

How to order healthfully at Mexican restaurants

It's possible to indulge at your favorite Mexican restaurants without wrecking your diet.

10 Healthiest Choices at the Mexican Restaurant Nearby Your Work or Home

Not sure what to order at the Mexican restaurant nearby your work or home? Try these nutritionists' tips and tricks for what healthy dishes to order and what to avoid.

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

8 Fast Food Joints With Surprisingly Great Paleo and Whole30 Meals

Healthy Huevos Rancheros Are a Thing You Need in Your Life, Stat

The following post was originally featured on The Whole Tara and was written by Tara Milhem, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Latina.It's not a proper

10 Mexican Foods That Are Healthy AF

Whether actually native to Mexico or just adopted by our culture, we rounded up the healthy staples your abuela made you that kick the sh*t out of kale and green juice when it comes to nutrition and sabor. RELATED: Hot, Hot, Hot: 5 Essential Spices for Mexican Cooking

13 Things You Should Never Do in a Restaurant (Slideshow)

There’s a lot that needs to happen in order to allow restaurant service to go smoothly, and while guests are obviously paying customers, there’s no...

Swept Away: 5 Ways to Tell If a Restaurant Is Clean

No matter if it’s a fine dining establishment or a mom-and-pop diner, when it comes to restaurants, proper sanitation is an absolute requirement on any guest’s list. It’s important to feel comfortable when you dine out — and seeing unsanitary conditions is certainly a quick way to ruin your dining experience. It can be something

9 Super-Annoying Things You Do at Restaurants, According to Restaurant Workers

Pro tip: They can tell when you're faking that food allergy.

Which is your favorite fast food restaurant?

From Cultural Appropriation to Appreciation, What Do Tacos have to Do with It?

What do Rachel Dolezal and the ethnic foodie scene have in common?

Mix up your margarita game: All the margarita variations you could ask for

We don't need much of an excuse to indulge in a margarita.., so we compiled a list of some of our favorite margarita variations from across the country.

Stop Looking at Restaurant Menus Ahead of Time

Unless you have dietary restrictions, stop anxiously planning your meal before you even get to the restaurant