Think you know Mexican food?

Mexico is a vast, beautiful country with seven regions, all featuring unique, rich culinary heritage.

But these nuances aren’t always apparent from a restaurant’s name or menu.

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“Good salsa is an indicator that everything is made fresh and made from scratch,” said Anthony.

The salsa is everything.

It’s the barometer of the restaurant.

guacamole with mortar and pestle

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No corn on the menu is a big red flag.

Like corn, cilantro is another popular staple.

Almost every dish should have cilantro."

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salsa

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Mexican street corn elote

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