#jalisco

#jalisco

If you've never had birria before, you're really missing out on not only a meal that's cooked for maximum flavor and tenderness, but one that's rich in history and has evolved over centuries. What's now so popular that even fusion dishes like birria ramen are a trend is a dish that, according to chef Rick Martínez, has deep roots in western Mexico.

Shots are the quickest way to get tequila down, but there's a way to actually enjoy the taste of tequila without trying to mask it with salt and lime juice. In an interview with Tasting Table, Jaime Salas, Head of Advocacy & Legacy for Jose Cuervo Tequila deemed the tried and true lime and salt duo "training wheels." But, says Salas, "while salt and lime are known as a dynamic duo when enjoying tequila shots, sangrita brings flavor contrast that still compliments the expression."

Teocaltiche, a municipality in rural Jalisco, is plagued by the violent presence of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), leading to civilian unrest.