| It should not be a surprise to anyone to hear that the | | | | One of the two biggest reasons for the differences |
| neighboring countries of the United States and Mexico | | | | between Mexican food and American food is historical. |
| have different cuisines. Nor is it surprising to hear that | | | | Mexico of course was once a Spanish territory; then |
| Mexican food recipes and recipes for traditional | | | | again, so were parts of the United States! The |
| American dishes are quite different. What is surprising | | | | difference is that Mexico remained a Spanish colony |
| is that they are different - quite often, countries which | | | | for a much longer time - and you can certainly see the |
| border each other have somewhat similar culinary | | | | influence of Spanish cooking in parts of the American |
| traditions, such as is the case between the US and | | | | southwest. These are regions, which were formerly |
| Canada. So why is it that our food is so different from | | | | held by the Spanish and of course, also bordering |
| Mexican food anyway? | | | | Mexico. |
| History Behind Mexican Cuisine | | | | |