February 2018

January 2018

Delicious Mexican Winter Time Cookies

2018-12-28T16:53:56-08:00

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 [...]

Delicious Mexican Winter Time Cookies2018-12-28T16:53:56-08:00

December 2017

Your Guide to Mexican Hot Sauce

2018-12-28T16:53:56-08:00

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 [...]

Your Guide to Mexican Hot Sauce2018-12-28T16:53:56-08:00

October 2017

An Ultimate Guide to Chile Peppers

2018-12-28T16:53:56-08:00

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 [...]

An Ultimate Guide to Chile Peppers2018-12-28T16:53:56-08:00

September 2017

How​ ​the​ ​Maya​ ​Civilization​ ​Influenced​ ​Today’s​ ​Mexican​ ​Food

2018-12-28T16:53:56-08:00

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 [...]

How​ ​the​ ​Maya​ ​Civilization​ ​Influenced​ ​Today’s​ ​Mexican​ ​Food2018-12-28T16:53:56-08:00

August 2017

A Guide to Eating Low-Carb Mexican Food (Updated for 2022)

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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 [...]

A Guide to Eating Low-Carb Mexican Food (Updated for 2022)2022-01-24T14:21:28-08:00

July 2017

What Do You Actually Know About Tequila?

2018-12-28T16:53:57-08:00

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 [...]

What Do You Actually Know About Tequila?2018-12-28T16:53:57-08:00

June 2017

Top 3 Stellar Homemade Salsa Recipes

2018-12-28T16:53:57-08:00

  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 [...]

Top 3 Stellar Homemade Salsa Recipes2018-12-28T16:53:57-08:00

May 2017

Why Do We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

2018-12-28T16:53:58-08:00

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 [...]

Why Do We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo?2018-12-28T16:53:58-08:00

April 2017

A Day of Healthy Mexican Food: Dinner and Dessert

2018-12-28T16:53:58-08:00

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 [...]

A Day of Healthy Mexican Food: Dinner and Dessert2018-12-28T16:53:58-08:00
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