Vegan Dishes: Latin Flavors Without the Meat

Vegan Dishes: Latin Flavors Without the Meat

By: Brian Garrido In the hot throes of our Valley desert temperatures, we’re always on the lookout for different ways to cool off. Swimming in a shaded pool. Sitting in front of the air conditioner. Taking in a lot of

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#ViernesdeSabor: Food City Ranchito Kitchen Takeover

#ViernesdeSabor: Food City Ranchito Kitchen Takeover

By: Isabel Byfield AZLatinos.com took over Food City’s cocina to highlight what’s new in their ranchito style kitchens. We asked head chef Willy to cook some Latin empanadas with us. We provided a basic recipe and he added his own creative

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5 Unusual Happy Hours to Check Out Around the Valley

5 Unusual Happy Hours to Check Out Around the Valley

By: Brian Garrido The Valley is deep in the triple digit heat. While the snowbirds have flown the temperature and the tourists are gone for the time being – we revel in the quiet. Our streets are less congested, as

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Arizona Breakfast Weekend Rolls to the Valley July 28th – July 31st

Arizona Breakfast Weekend Rolls to the Valley July 28th – July 31st

Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So why not eat it all weekend long? Come out to the Arizona Breakfast Weekend, where you breakfast lovers can check out the best breakfast spots Valley-wide. Explore

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A Valley Treasure: Four Seasons Executive Chef Mel Mecinas

A Valley Treasure: Four Seasons Executive Chef Mel Mecinas

By: Brian Garrido Since coming to the Valley more than a decade ago, Executive Chef Meliton Mecinas – known informally in the desert dining circles as Chef Mel – has been creating delectable food at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale

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Chilean Food Celebration to Take Place in Tucson

Chilean Food Celebration to Take Place in Tucson

By: Isabel Byfield Chileans are probably still celebrating their victory in the Copa America Centenario, and Tucson is celebrating with them by throwing a Chilean Night food fair at El Cisne this coming Saturday. Chilean cuisine is acclaimed world-wide for

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Latin Fusion: Our Food is Everywhere

Latin Fusion: Our Food is Everywhere

By: Brian Garrido Since the 15th century, there has been a long relationship with the Latin world and this side of the Atlantic. Even though much of it is marred by turmoil with the indigenous people from all over the

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We All Scream for Ice Cream! Recipes to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day, July 17th

We All Scream for Ice Cream! Recipes to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day, July 17th

July 17th marks National Ice Cream Day. What better way to celebrate it than preparing some homemade treats with La Lechera for your loved ones.  We’re sure that everyone will scream for ice cream after trying them! Here are two mouth-watering,

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The Mother of All Sauces: Where to Find the Valley’s Best Moles

The Mother of All Sauces: Where to Find the Valley’s Best Moles

By: Brian Garrido For Mexicans, mole is the madre of sauces. In “gringo” restaurants, with its earthy hints of unsweetened chocolate and chiles, it’s typically found on the dinner menu; but in truth, the gravy is served for breakfast, lunch

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Feeling Homesick? Mi Tienda Latina is the Remedy to your Antojitos!

Feeling Homesick? Mi Tienda Latina is the Remedy to your Antojitos!

By: Isabel Byfield Colombians, Dominicans, Peruvians, all Latinos rejoice! If you are feeling homesick and craving your abuelita’s traditional breakfast or your childhood’s favorite candy, don’t worry –  we have you covered. Latinos in Arizona have a new destination to

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