Javier Cabral

In late summer in Mexico, prickly pear cactus fruits, or tunas, are everywhere—a refreshing snack eaten out of hand and … Continued

Los Angeles is famous for its stripped-down, uberauthentic Mexican restaurants, but the best thing to happen lately to the Mexican … Continued

In Pasadena, California, a Thanksgiving like no other

The packaged snacks of Mexico are rooted in the spicy, sour, salty, and sweet flavors of the country’s cuisine. Many … Continued

In rural Zacatecas, Mexico, a young writer explores his heritage by cooking the rustic, boldly flavored dishes of the region.

My aunt Marta Rojas of La Yerbabuena, Zacatecas, walked us through her approach to enchiladas—a food whose name, translated literally, … Continued

At this downtown LA landmark, the specials never change and the doors never close.