Mexican

Cuisine from Mexico

Undoubtedly an important part of Mexican culture is its varied cuisine. When Christopher Columbus started his search for valuable spices in 1492, instead of arriving in India, he found North America, sparking off the conquest of countries which like México opened the world to new culinary horizons with its universal donation of vanilla, avocado, corn, tomato and chocolate, among others. Mexican food is popular throughout the world. But the kind you're probably used to -tacos with guacamole, quesadillas, enchiladas and carnitas- is only a small part of this country's culinary repertoire. Fundamental Mexican food is based on corn, black beans and a variety of Chile peppers. Add to that Chicken, Beef, Seafood.