Mexican Food (Cuisine)

A D.I.Y. Cooking Course in Mexico City

Instead of an expensive weeklong culinary program, our columnist sampled three day classes, and learned a few things about mole sauce, tacos al pastor and local culture.

By Elaine Glusac and Jake Naughton

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Chi-Chi’s, Former Mexican Restaurant Chain, Plans a Comeback

The chain, which closed in 2004, is poised for a revival next year after the son of one of the founders reached a deal with Hormel Foods.

By Aimee Ortiz

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The Los Angeles Restaurant That Sold Hollywood on Mexican Food

Marlon Brando dropped by once a week. Quentin Tarantino mixed margaritas at the bar. Casa Vega opened nearly 70 years ago in Sherman Oaks, and it’s still a beloved industry hangout.

By Bill Esparza

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Overlooked No More: Elena Zelayeta, Emissary for Mexican Cooking

Beginning the 1930s in San Francisco, she transformed the image of her native Mexican cuisine in the United States with a restaurant and popular cookbooks, all while overcoming a loss of sight.

By Mayukh Sen