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Traditional Mexican Food – A Healthy Choice

Everyone knows how tasty and satisfying Mexican food is – more than 85% of the total U.S. population has tried it – and most households enjoy a variety of tacos, enchiladas or quesadillas on a weekly basis. What you may not realize is that authentic Mexican dishes, like those prepared fresh daily at Aqui es…

The Amazing Maguey Plant

Francisco (Paco) Perez

Essential to the preparation of Aqui es Texcoco’s lamb barbacoa, the maguey plant has an important role in Mexico’s history as well as its cuisine. Also known as the century plant, the maguey dates back to pre-Columbian Mexico and thrives in dry rocky or sandy soil. This plant of many uses was worshipped by the…

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Healthy Homemade Mexican Desserts

Aqui es Texcoco uses the freshest ingredients and traditional techniques for every dish they create in this popular north-of-the-border restaurant – including their delicious dessert menu. A delightful and refreshing ending to every meal, these homemade specialties represent the best of authentic Mexican cuisine. Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche) Served throughout Mexico and popular at…

Authentic Mexican Food in San Diego

Though San Diego has maybe the largest concentration of Mexican eateries in the whole United States, Aqui es Texcoco is proud to be one of only 5 restaurants in the area officially recognized by the federal government of Mexico for serving authentic Mexican food! Owner, “Paco” Perez, is excited to introduce his traditional Mexican fare…

Texcoco – The Home of Barbacoa

Sunday and Monday are market days in Texcoco, and just a few minutes north of town is the popular tianguis (public market) – with 2,400 permanent vendors and another 6,000 weekend merchants. Its large food court with open-air restaurants is famous for barbacoa de Borrego (lamb pit barbecue), and other Mexican cuisine. A population of…

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