Embajada de México en Reino Unido

Promoting the Mexican gastronomy in the UK: This July #EatLikeaMexican

Mexican cuisine, both traditional and contemporary, is a cultural kaleidoscope incorporating elements that bring ingredients, knowledge, ancestral customs and diverse culinary techniques. 

Contemporary Mexican cuisine is a delicious combination of pre-hispanic ingredients (maize, avocado, tomato, chilli, vanilla, squash, and cocoa, to name a few) and techniques with Spanish cooking.  The latter brought into the mix leading European culinary traditions and essential elements from Northern Africa, as well as others that had influenced their cuisine from the Far East. During the colonial period, more Asian foods were incorporated, like spices, mangos, tamarind and coconut. Also, from the 19th century on, multiple migrations enriched the human —and culinary— mosaic, including French, Italian, Lebanese, Jewish from various regions, Chinese, Japanese, to name a few. 

Burritos, tacos and margaritas are already famous in the UK and, in some cases, they are part of the local diet. On another hand, wine, beer and Mexican spirits (Tequila and Mezcal) have gained international recognition and are also locally appreciated and consumed. 

Therefore the Embassy of Mexico in the UK, in collaboration with several restaurants and bars, is launching the Mexican Food Week platform to promote the richness of Mexican flavours.

The Embassy of Mexico in the UK invites you to attend the following events: 

London Mezcal Week. A week-long celebration of agave spirits: 

 July 15th – 21st 2019

 TT Liquor, Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AA

 Art, music & Mexican culture. Join us for the 3rd annual LMW agave tasting festival. Bringing a line up of agave spirits over 40 brands showcasing 60 plus different agave spirits, including mezcal, tequila, raicilla, sotol, bacanora and other agave distillates, some never seen before in the UK! 

Further information https://www.londonmezcalweek.com/ 

Fiesta de Mexico. Mexico’s rich and diverse culture to the heart of the City of London: 

 July 26th-28th 

 Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AE

Fiesta de Mexico will bring the verve, sights, smells and flavours of Mexico’s rich and diverse culture to the heart of the City of London. Taking place over 26th– 28th July in Guildhall Yard, the square, decorated with colourful ‘papel picado’ bunting, will recreate one of Mexico’s famous fiestas, complete with authentic food, drink and produce stalls. From Mariachi bands and Aztec dance performances to traditional artisan workshops and electrifying Lucha Libre shows, the live entertainment at Fiesta de Mexico will be like nothing ever seen before in London.

Additional information https://www.fiestademexico.com/