Crista A. Rubio

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mexico city restaurants

From a Michelin-starred farm-to-table gem to a taquería that serves tacos until 5 AM, we break down the best Mexico City restaurants for every budget — and every level of hunger.

chicken recipe

Discover how to make Margarita Chicken Taquitos — a tangy, citrus-infused chicken recipe with step-by-step instructions, perfect for impressing at dinner or parties.

chipotle

Creamy Chipotle Chicken

January 27, 2026

Dive into this creamy chipotle chicken recipe — rich, smoky, spicy and easy to make in 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.

molcajete

Learn how to cure a molcajete the authentic way — no grit, no soap, just guacamole greatness. Plus, we’ll teach you how to say it like a pro.

grilled elotes

Spice up your summer BBQ or fall gathering with this fun, bold recipe for grilled elotes infused with pumpkin spice. Perfect for food adventurers expanding their culinary horizons!

salchipapas

Discover how to make authentic Peruvian salchipapas — crispy fries, juicy sausage, and creamy salsa rosada — in this step-by-step street food recipe that’s bold, fun, and full of flavor.

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Holiday Vacations' planning is the best kind of planning. With the holidays fast approaching it’s time to start planning your best vacation ever! Here are Cocina’s top 3 picks for the best cities in Latin America to travel to this holiday season!

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There are very few holidays in Latin America besides Día de los Muertos that are as epic, as popular, or as exceptional to experience first hand. These 10 places take the celebration to a new level.

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What is Sobremesa? When you get together with friends or family for a meal in Latin America, the experience is not just limited to the meal itself. Sobremesa is the time you spend in deep, meaningful conversation, relaxing together, sometimes for hours, well after dessert has been served.

Image of You say Mazola®, they say “mas holas”! Easy recipes that your kids will love article

If you have kids, there’s a pretty high chance you have your hands full. Good news! You can feed your family with newfound confidence knowing you're about to put your kids’ new favorite meal down on the table!

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Luckily for you, there are so many wonderful ways to incorporate more beans into your diet that go way beyond the típicos frijoles that every Latino loves.

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Here at Cocina, we’re all about making delicious, wholesome food easier to cook. So let’s start by simplifying your cooking oil selection.