A while ago, we posted about Mexican food and how much we love it. We gave you a brief culinary background and talked about a few of our favourite restaurants Now, we have decided to go into more detail about what actually makes up this delicious culture of culinary creations, and the dishes that scream ‘Mexican food’ the loudest to us.

One of the main dishes that is associated with Mexican food is a burrito. These are made up of a soft wheat flour tortilla which is wrapped around the delicious inside filling. The main fillings are made up of meat and refried beans. The rest of the filling varies, but can include rice, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and cheese.

Another typical Mexican dish is enchiladas. These also feature tortilla wraps, as do most Mexican dishes, but this time, they are baked in the oven. Before this, the tortilla is wrapped around a filling that is usually made up of meat, cheese, beans and a spicy, tomato chilli sauce. This same sauce, plus some cheese, is sprinkled over the enchiladas and they are then baked in the oven to crisp everything up and melt the cheese. This food is great to eat on a cold evening, when you just want to chill out and play Party Poker. It is easy to make and it tastes oh-so-good. Of course, you can vary the ingredients depending on your tastes, and vegetarians can fill the tasty packages with vegetables and the sauce.

Last, but by no means least, we have the glorious taco. These are usually made from a stiff, corn tortilla that is filled with beef, chicken, or vegetables, plus cheese, salsa, guacamole and sour cream. The tortillas here are not wrapped around the whole filling, but instead are folded in half to support the tasty treats you place inside. They are eaten with your hands and can again feature a wide variety of ingredients.