Mexican Street Food

The BEST Carne Asada

I’ve tried many, MANY ways of making carne asada and this is by far the BEST one. If you’re looking for authentic Mexican flavors with the most tender beef, this is

Churros

Churros are my FAVORITE Spanish/Mexican dessert! They are super crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and rolled in sugar & cinnamon.  Churros were one of the first things I

Traditional Carnitas (Mexican Pork Confit)

Carnitas is Mexico’s version of pulled pork, slow cooked in lard (pork confit) with traditional Mexican flavors. When done right, this dish is tender & moist on the inside, and crispy

Al Pastor

Al pastor is slowly becoming one of my go to’s when ordering tacos now. I am firmly against eating pineapple with anything savory, but I’ve made an exception for al pastor.

Carne Asada Gorditas

One of my favorite Mexican street foods is definitely the fried gordita! These corn cake pockets can be filled with pretty much anything- my favorite is carne asada with jalapeños and

Sonoran Hot Dogs

I’m sure most of you are familiar with LA street dogs, but have you ever had a Sonoran style hot dog? Originating in the city of Hermosillo, Sonora, these hot dogs

Elotes

Elotes are the ultimate Mexican street food that is even popular in the US. This delicious corn on the cob is tangy, spicy, salty, and sweet all in one bite!  Corn

Tostilocos

Tostilocos are a popular Mexican street snack consisting of Tostitos tortilla chips, cucumber, jicama, Japanese peanuts, cueritos, Chamoy, lime, and hot sauce.  These “crazy” chips were invented in the 90’s in

Mexican Shrimp Ceviche

Tostadas are one of my favorite Mexican street foods and my favorite kind of tostada is with shrimp ceviche! It’s healthy, super refreshing, and really easy to make.  There are many

Horchata

Horchata is one of the very first Mexican recipes I ever learned! Not to be confused with the Spanish version of horchata, Mexican horchata is made from rice. It is a

Stella Navarro-Kim

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Hi, I'm Stella! I come from a multicultural background, and learning how to cook has been one of the best ways for me to stay connected to my heritage. I truly believe that anyone can cook as long as they have the passion to learn. Thank you for being here!

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