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Taco Bell Launches Wine to Pair with your Toasted Cheesy Chalupa

Posted on September 14, 2020 by

Not content with having desecrated tacos, quesadillas and the like, Taco Bell has its eyes on destroying yet another one of this blogger’s favorite things: Alcoholic beverages. Turns out the ubiquitous American “food” chain is launching Jalapeño Noir, a new … Continue reading →

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What on Earth is ‘Authentic Latin Flavor?’

Posted on September 13, 2020 by

I’m going to need some help here… Anybody?

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How to NOT Market your ‘Mexican-Flavored’ Snacks

Posted on September 4, 2020 by

Spanish food conglomerate Frit Ravich might want to learn how to use mexicanismos when marketing their “Mexican-flavored” snacks. According to the packaging of these Mexican-flavored sunflower seeds, the taste of these babies will leave you shaking your maracas and playing … Continue reading →

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Domino’s Launches Chicken Taco Pizza Because 2020

Posted on August 25, 2020 by

2020 strikes again. Domino’s Pizza decided it was a good idea to launch a “chicken-taco pizza,” a hideous combination of grilled chicken, cheese, onions, tomatoes, green peppers and –what else?– taco seasoning. “We’re excited to add even more options to … Continue reading →

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Latinos for Trump Want you to Feed Goya Adobo to your Dog

Posted on August 23, 2020 by

Remember the Goya Foods brouhaha and how the entire Trump family went bananas promoting Goya beans even in the White House? Well, the whole thing has become a golden opportunity for the Latinos for Trump crowd, who are sooooo excited … Continue reading →

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Chile Relleno and Wavy Carnitas Street Taco Lay’s Chips are Here… Because 2020 Is a Cruel Year

Posted on August 22, 2020 by

And just because 2020 couldn’t punish us enough, Lay’s has decided to turn two iconic Mexican dishes into … snacks in a bag. Yes, my friends, I might have been too busy blogging about bad translations in Mexico to focus … Continue reading →

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No, Sellers Bros., Jalapeños are not Mexican Squash

Posted on August 4, 2020 by

I’m not entirely sure why, but a Texas supermarket chain decided to jalapeñosplain what a chile jalapeño is by calling it “Fresh Mexican Squash.” Really? After all these years in the USA I can safely say that both, Mexicans and … Continue reading →

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COVID Taco Joint Serves Everything but Bat Tacos 🦠

Posted on July 28, 2020 by

Filing under “Mexicans: How Can Anyone Not Like Us?” Photo via Reddit

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No, Trader Joe’s; I Don’t think Trader José Is Racist 🙄

Posted on July 21, 2020 by

In the latest sign that fighting racism in America is not really going to the heart of the problem, Trader Joe’s this week said it will be removing names such as Trader José’s, Arabian Joe’s and Trader Ming’s that critics … Continue reading →

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Ivanka Trump Poses with Can of Goya Beans. Hilarity Ensues

Posted on July 15, 2020 by

When it comes to Latino foods and the Trump presidential family, you can expect only the worst: From a ridiculous Taco Bowl post to celebrate Cinco de Mayo to the president’s daughter –and presidential adviser– posing with a can of … Continue reading →

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This London Chef Wants you to Put Pineapple Ketchup on Cornflake-crumbed Tacos

Posted on June 24, 2020 by

The lockdown resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on Thomasina Miers’ children. That is why the co-founder of Wahaca, London’s weirdly-named Mexican eatery, has concocted a recipe for tacos that are… well… sure to please Londoners. We’re talking … Continue reading →

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Sushiro Introduces ‘Sushi Tacos,’ and they Look as Awful as they Sound

Posted on May 26, 2020 by

Japanese conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro is apparently so fond of Mexican food that is launching its own “Sushi tacos,” a so-called “fusion food” that combines, well, sushi with what they think is a taco. According to local media, Sushiro’s sushi … Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo in the Time of Coronavirus Is Just as Dumb as Regular Cinco de Mayo

Posted on April 28, 2020 by

No access to the outside world? No problemo! District Taco, a so-called taquería based in I-don’t-know-where-but-not-Mexico wants you to know that you can “take back your right to fiesta” by ordering the coronavirus-special sheltering in place combo: Delicioso steak fajitas, … Continue reading →

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If 2020 Was a Kitchen Gadget, it Would Be this ‘Taco Toaster’

Posted on April 25, 2020 by

Move over $30-dollar Taco Toaster, here comes a less expensive, even more outrageous contraption to make what Americans think is a taco. I give you the … $22-dollar Made in California Taco Toaster, a plastic/metal mold thingy to hold your … Continue reading →

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A ‘Latin-Style Fiesta Pet-Parade’ Is Just What 2020 Was Missing

Posted on April 23, 2020 by

What would you do to raise funds to help cute little furry friends in these times of crisis? Well, how about hosting a “Latin-style” pet parade and livestream it to the millions of suckers stuck at home trying to avoid … Continue reading →

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