February 24th is National Tortilla Chip Day, and we are getting excited for it! To celebrate, we thought we would share with you how you can make delicious tortilla chips at home. The only ingredient you will need are tortillas, [...]
Mexican wedding cookies, also known as polvorones, have long been a large part of Mexican food and culture. In fact, they are also common among many other cultures. You may have heard of Russian tea cakes or Finnish butter strips [...]
In Mexico, bottled hot sauce is used in everyday cooking from street food and Mexican restaurants to homemade cuisine. It is so versatile that the possibilities are endless. If you crave a little spice in your life, Chapala’s is here [...]
At Chapala Mexican Restaurant, we love providing some insight into Mexican cuisine and culture. Chile peppers have been a part of Mexican cuisine since the beginning as Mesoamericans began domesticating peppers around 6,000 years ago. A pepper’s heat or spiciness [...]
Mexican food has a long and rich history that has been influenced over the years by many different cultures. Much of traditional Mexican cuisine is influenced by the ancient Maya civilization and the native ingredients that were found and cultivated [...]
If you are on a low-carbohydrate diet, then you know very well that foods such as tortillas, beans, and rice are a no-go. Since these are often staple ingredients for many Mexican dishes, low-carb dieters may be deterred and avoid [...]
As your favorite local Mexican restaurant, we know a thing or two about tequila. That being said, there are a few things about tequila that may surprise you. For those of you curious about this special spirit, here’s the rundown [...]
It’s summertime and nothing is better than sipping some margaritas and munching on some fresh, homemade salsa and chips on a warm summer day. If you can’t make it out to Chapala Mexican Restaurant, then you can always make [...]
Feliz Cinco de Mayo! At Chapala Mexican Restaurant, we appreciate all who celebrate this fantastic Mexican holiday. In honor of it, we thought we would share with you a little history about the origin of this festive day and why [...]
In our last blog, we covered a day of healthy Mexican food for breakfast and lunch. At Chapala Mexican Restaurant, our favorite meals are dinner and dessert! Here is part two of a day of healthy Mexican food with recipes [...]
