Category Archives: Marketing & Advertising

The Avocado Board Wants You to Eat Avocados for Breakfast if You Don’t Want a Heart Attack –or Something

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

Despite their being a mortal threat for white people –and their hands– avocados have come a long way on this side of the Rio Grande, thanks mainly to hipsters, millennials and the like. But now, it’s almost as if it’s bad … Continue reading →

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OK, France, Now You’re Just Being Ridiculous…

Posted on December 26, 2018 by

Move over, Taco Bell: French fast food chain Tacos King, is on its way to become this blogger’s worst make-believe-taco nightmare. I came across this establishment in the heart of Downtown Lille, and while I didn’t have the heart to … Continue reading →

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Greetings from Paris, Home of the Mayonnaise au Chipotle

Posted on December 22, 2018 by

Awwww Paris… There is nothing like spending some quality time in the City of Lights, with its beautiful architecture, ubiquitous cafés, gorgeous boulevards… and authentic taquerías. Behold Chiquitin, the newest addition to Rue Henry Monnier (this blog’s temporary headquarters). The … Continue reading →

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This Blog’s Christmas Cards are Ready! You’re Welcome

Posted on December 14, 2018 by

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 (throwing tacos at people) and sipping tequila (I’m Mexican, remember?) to be working on … Continue reading →

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This Christmas Commercial for Funeraria López is the Best Thing Ever

Posted on December 9, 2018 by

This commercial is the best thing ever. I repeat. The. Best. Thing. Ever. Merry Christmas

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Mexican Christmas Be Like…

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

The best part? Once you’re done with Christmas, you don’t need to throw this thing away, just chop these beauties and make tacos! Nopales not your thing? No problem!  

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Is your Tea not Festive Enough? Go Get yourself a Sombrewo!

Posted on November 28, 2018 by

I give you the Sombrewo, as seen by this blog’s Teas & Infusions special correspondent Carolina Gonzalez. ¡Ándale, ándale, arriba, arriba!

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