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This blogger is still jetlagged and whatnot but walking around Paris s 10th arrondissement today, I bumped into a tiny, unassuming stand called Nopal. Upon a brief chit chat with the mec in charge, I found out he is from Tampico, Tamaulipas, and is here on a vacances-travaille visa and convinced me to have one taco Continue reading I Found a Perfect Taco in Paris and It s Only 4.50 Euros
Photo: Laura Martínez at some random Monoprix in Paris 19th arrondissement
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (and this blogger s BFF) on Wednesday unveiled El Chisme Oficial de NYC, a new WhatsApp channel to communicate directly with my people (i.e. the millions of Spanish-speaking New Yorkers.) Every New Yorker deserves to know what their city is doing for them in the language they speak at home, Continue reading Mayor Mamdani Launches El Chisme to Connect with Latinos…
Unless you ve been living under a rock or – worse – are not following Mexican memes on social media, you have definitely heard our new favorite mantra. It is three simple words that we are now repeating over and over again: ¿Y si sí? Yup, these three words are now everywhere, and while it s not Continue reading ¿Y si sí? A Quick Explainer of Mexico s New World Cup Mantra
England and Mexico will face each other Sunday, July 5 at Mexico City s iconic Estadio Azteca for a historic match at FIFA 2026. And while I m not an expert in scores, points systems and whatnot, I m here for the memes about what my people (i.e. The Mexicans ) are calling The Match of the Century. Here Continue reading Mexico to Face England in CDMX for World Cup Match. I m Here for the Memes
Sabritas, the Mexican brand under the Frito-Lay umbrella, has launched three special editions inspired by the host nations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup – for some reason. The snacks, they claim, capture the gastronomic essence of the host cities, offering fans an international flavor experience as they gear up for the ultimate celebration of Continue reading Sabritas Introduces Weird-flavored Chips…
I hope I m not the only one who remembers the world s largest taco and the unprecedented efforts to save marine life. My country is at it again, this time breaking a world record by making a 6,800-kilo guacamole. Sí, señor, that s almost 7,000 kilos of pure green deliciousness. According to my very reliable sources (i.e. Continue reading Having solved its most pressing issues, Mexico prepares…
Eighteen years ago today, my mother, my best friend –and the funniest Mexican I ve ever met– quietly passed away in a small hospital room in Mexico City. While her (sudden and premature) death was the worst thing me and my siblings have had to endure, she left us the one thing no one will ever Continue reading 18 Years Without my Mom: The Funniest Mexican I ve Ever Known ❤️
Before you go all crazy on me, let me clarify one thing: I did not invent the above awesomeness –of course. I have been busy taking siestas, eating tacos and sipping tequila (I m Mexican, remember?) to be working on such an elaborate work of art. Thank God I have the entire World Wide Web working for me Continue reading This Blog s Christmas Cards are Ready! You re Welcome
Today is Black Friday, the day Americans would go out of their way to buy stuff they don t need, lured by the promise of paying less for said stuff. I ve always hated this so-called holiday, which pops up on my Apple Calendar (for some reason) mostly because the only thing I like to buy in Continue reading Mexican Black Friday Is Here!