Mexican Food

Why is it that Mexican food has such a wretched reputation in the UK? After all, this is a Titan among cuisines, astonishingly varied and endlessly exciting. From the lip-tingling ceviches of Baja California to mole negro in Oaxaca, Jaliscan whole grilled fish, naked save a squeeze of lime, to pig heaven with Yucatán cochinita pibil – not forgetting tacos al pastor in Mexico City, among a thousand other culinary delights – this vast country has it all.

The Mexicans are masters of the chilli, using it fresh and dried for heat and flavour. Some, such as the fresh poblano and dried pasilla, are mild and rich. Others, like the fruit-scented habanero, can take off the top of your head.