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Chef Maria Mazon believes that tacos - the real kind, not the type smothered in yellow cheese and sour cream - can serve as an introduction to deeply flavorful Mexican food.

Chef Spotlight: Maria Mazon shares why great tacos can represent the best of Mexican cuisine

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Vitals: Maria Mazon was born in Tucson, Arizona but was raised in the Mexican state of Sonora, just seven hours away by car. Mazon eventually went to high … Read More

Texas queso may be far from fancy, but it's an addictive guilty pleasure that's grounded in the marriage of Mexican and American cuisines. (Photo/Courtesy Molina's of Houston)

How to make: Chile con queso

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Walk into any self-respecting, real deal Tex Mex restaurant in the Lone Star State and you’ll most certainly find it at the top of the menu. Chile con queso … Read More

In Latin America and to Hispanics in the US, Holy Week (the week that precedes Easter Sunday) is a sacred time marked by, among other things, giving up meat and eating seafood or vegetables. (Photo/Betty Cortina)

Latin recipes for Holy Week

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Lent. It’s the Catholic season of prayer and sacrifice that culminates with the Easter celebration, coming this Sunday. The final week of Lent’s 46-day … Read More

Tacos provide endless inspiration for the blog Taco Journalism.

Food blogs we love: Austin’s Taco Journalism

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In honor of SXSW, we're featuring a unique food blog that has become the go-to source for hungry readers in search of the best tacos in Austin, Texas. Meet … Read More

Consider dark, leafy greens—like the fresh kale here—a power food. Few ingredients pack as much nutritional punch. (Photo/Betty Cortina)

3 ways to add Latin flavor to healthy, leafy greens

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All week long we’re focusing on our five food resolutions of 2013, with lots of delicious recipes and tips on how to eat better this year. From posting yummy … Read More

Employees at Taco Cid can often be seen wearing these shirts, which have been called offensive by many in the Latino community. Taco Cid stands by the shirts and sells them as well. (Courtesy Nathan Sloan)

Outrage after taco restaurant gives employees “How to Catch an Illegal Immigrant” t-shirts

By Adrian Carrasquillo and Telemundo's Maria Camila Bernal

Taco Cid, a South Carolina Mexican eatery, has caused controversy after encouraging employees to wear "How to Catch an Illegal Immigrant" t-shirts. The shirt … Read More

Food experts predict 2013 will be the "year of the taco," not mention a good time for a few other Latin foods. (Pictured: beer-battered, Baja-style fish tacos. Photo/Courtesy Mercadito.)

6 Latin food trends for 2013

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It’s that time of year again when lists of ingredients and eating ways America will become obsessed with surface everywhere. And since Latin food has become … Read More

In celebration of National Taco Day, why not whip up one of our inspiring taco recipes?

Between the tortilla: recipes for National Taco Day

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Is there anyone that doesn’t love tacos? Whether prepared with crispy or soft tortillas made from yellow, blue or white corn (or even bright orange nacho … Read More

Mexicans in the U.S. have high levels of segregation amongst themselves while other Latino groups are quickly changing this.

NBC Latino/IBOPE Zogby survey: We are American, say most US Latinos

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This is the first of four stories on Hispanic attitudes as captured by a survey of 400 U.S. Latinos. Throughout the next month, NBC Latino will share results of … Read More

Give meat or other fattier proteins a rest a few times a week; instead go for a low-fat, veggie-filled shrimp taco as an easy, healthy option. (Photo/Betty Cortina)

A healthy idea: shrimp tacos with fresh pico de gallo

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We’ve all heard it by now. Reduce cholesterol-rich red meat from our diets and reach instead for more vitamin-packed vegetables and low-fat, protein-filled … Read More