Pairing Wine With Mexican Food

Fish Tacos are a favorite, originating from Baja California, Mexico along the Pacific coastline where you can find tiny stalls and street vendors selling their fish tacos for cheap! Now it is on most dinner tables throughout the week. A … Read More

Enchiladas are a Mexican dish consisting of a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a spicy savory sauce. There are many different takes on the enchiladas but it typically consists of meats, vegetables, beans, cheese, salsa, tortilla … Read More

Who doesn’t love a good Mexican fajita night!? Especially, when you get to pair it with some excellent wines. When the main course is full of punchy flavors of beef seasoned with spices and sauteed onions and peppers, you’ll want … Read More

Burritos are a Mexican staple, stuffed with a cornucopia of different flavors. There is no simple answer when pairing wine with burritos, because they can be made with a variety of proteins. A good guideline is to look at the … Read More

Mole is a traditional Mexican sauce, usually served on top of a piece of meat, or alongside some rice. “Mole” is an ancient word for mix, and the sauce is usually made from almost everything in the cupboard, including herbs, … Read More

Author Seema Pal 10-12-2022 Nachos is a dish that makes a great appetizer or a fun main course. It is such a crowd pleaser with its versatility of chip type and topping choice. Despite its pub food reputation, nachos boasts … Read More

Ceviche is a dish made from raw seafood, cured with either lemon or lime and often accompanied by red onion, cilantro and chili peppers. It is stunningly fresh and full of mouth-watering citrus and spice flavors. With the right wine, … Read More

Carnitas is a delicious, slow-cooked pulled pork featuring Mexican spices. It is often eaten in a taco, with various other condiments, like lime, cilantro and sour cream. There are usually a lot of flavors happening simultaneously with carnitas – soft, … Read More

Carne Asada is a supple cut of marinated meat, which can be served on its own, or with any traditional Mexican dish, be it burritos, tacos, nachos, or with a salad. The meat itself is usually enhanced by a delicious … Read More

Al pastor is a pork dish, made kebab-style and marinated in an aromatic chili mixture. There is also the interesting addition of pineapple, placed on top of the pork, which gives it a sweet coating.  With this complexity of flavor, … Read More