Mexican-Style Corn with Chili and Lime (Esquites)

This brothy bowl of corn, typically ladled from cauldrons and served in cups, is the most delicious thing you can try in Mexico City.

Charred Guacamole (Guacamole Tatemado)

A trip to Mexico City revealed that when it comes to guacamole, anything goes. We saw it garnished with peanuts, flavored with all manner of herbs, even studded with seafood. We like the butteriness of avocado paired with smoky notes, so we created th

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Almonds

The inspiration for this cauliflower side comes from “Maximo,” by renowned Mexico City chef Eduardo García. To capture some of García’s complexly layered flavors while using a much-simplified approach, we make a thick puree of cilantro, sun-dried toma

Chorizo and Potato Enchiladas with Salsa Roja

This recipe was inspired by the enchiladas aguascalientes served at Nicos in Mexico City. Be sure to purchase Mexican-style chorizo, which is a fresh sausage, not dry-cured, salami-like Spanish chorizo. Dicing the potato into very small cubes ensures

Triple Crème Cheesecake with Guava Sauce

A bright guava sauce serves as a tropical foil to this rich cheesecake made with triple crème cheese.

The World’s Best Cheesecake Is From Mexico City

At Maximo Bistrot, we tasted a light, creamy cheesecake second to none

By Christopher KimballOctober 8, 2021

Searching for Mexico City’s Best Tacos

True tacos are defined by char, chilies and corn

By J.M. HirschAugust 11, 2021

How to Make Authentic Mexican Guacamole

The best guacamole recipe and cooking tips, straight from Central Mexico