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How to make charro beans
Mexican cuisine is very varied and rich in flavours and colours. It is characterised by the use of fresh ingredients and a wide variety of spices and condiments. Charro beans (or cowboy beans) is a traditional Mexican dish made with pinto beans, bacon, onions, jalapeño peppers, garlic, tomatoes and various herbs and spices. The dish … Read more
6 essential places to visit in Mexico
Mexico is one of the most visited countries in the world. Its wonderful Caribbean beaches, its famous gastronomy and its incredible culture are just some of the reasons to take a tour of this beautiful country. It is so big and different that you are sure to find a place you will fall in love … Read more
The 5 most traditional Mexican festivities
The Aztec country has a great variety of traditions that make its gastronomy unique and known worldwide. When we think of Mexican traditions, an indispensable one is Mexican gastronomy and its most typical dish, tacos. However, there are a number of Mexican festivities that make the Aztec country unique. Mexican fiestas are a colourful and … Read more
How to make Mexican-style chicken tacos?
If we move to Mexico and its gastronomy, tacos inevitably come to mind. Mexican tacos are not only popular in Mexico, but are also one of the most famous dishes in the world. In addition, Aztec gastronomy also adds a sweet touch with its cocktails and exquisite desserts. But in this article we will concentrate … Read more
How to make homemade tacos al pastor? Easy recipe
Mexican cuisine is one of the most popular in the world, due to its great variety and exotic flavours. In addition, Mexican cuisine also brings us a sweet touch thanks to its cocktails and exquisite desserts. Although they have a wide variety of exquisite dishes such as enchiladas, quesadillas or totopos with guacamole, tacos are … Read more
The 8 Mexican desserts you must try
Within the Aztec country there is a great variety of flavours and traditions that make its gastronomy genuine and known worldwide. When we think in the Mexican food, the most common thing that comes to mind is dishes such as tacos, nachos and guacamole. However, there is a section of sweet dishes that make Mexican … Read more
How to make taco shells? The secret on how to make taco dough
Tacos are one of the most popular dishes in Mexican cuisine, so making the right corn tortilla is essential if you want to enjoy this dish. For tacos, a white corn flour tortilla is used, while for other dishes such as burritos, fajitas or quesadillas, a wheat flour tortilla is used. At Birra’s Taquerias we … Read more
Top 10 Tasty Mexican Cocktails
In the Aztec country there are a series of traditions, culture and gastronomy that make its cocktails unique. Mexican gastronomy is best known for dishes such as tacos or enchiladas, or its delicious guacamole, but there are a variety of Mexican cocktails that make this cuisine one of the most complete and tasty in the … Read more
Don Pedro Street, all you need to know about this emblematic street
Don Pedro street is located between the Gabriel Miró square and the Moros gate, in the famous neighbourhood of La Latina. Formerly, this street was known by the name of Alcantarilla, until 1770, when Don Pedro Álvarez de Toledo, Marquis of Villafranca del Bierzo, took possession of the land and built his palace. The street … Read more