April 2018

Is an Avocado a Fruit or a Vegetable?

2018-12-28T16:53:55-08:00

Avocados have become very popular over the past couple decades and have made their way into American diets. Avocados are delicious in salads, on tacos, and as guacamole. They are typically seen as playing a vegetable role in many dishes [...]

Is an Avocado a Fruit or a Vegetable?2018-12-28T16:53:55-08:00

March 2018

What Are the Differences Between Mexican and Spanish Chorizo?

2018-12-28T16:53:55-08:00

Chorizo is a type of sausage that originated in Spain and Portugal and is usually made from pork or beef. Over the years, Mexican and Spanish chorizo have become quite different, though equally delicious. Here are the main differences between [...]

What Are the Differences Between Mexican and Spanish Chorizo?2018-12-28T16:53:55-08:00

February 2018

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)

2022-01-24T14:21:28-08:00

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

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
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