Like soupy beans and buttered noodles.

Sign up to get a taste of Los Angeles — and the world — in your own home and in your inbox every Friday The fact that Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo as if it ...

Mexican food is so vibrant, both in taste and color. You could eat it every day without ever getting tired of it, given the countless Mexican flavors, ingredients, dishes and ways to prepare them.

Tacos, chips and salsa, margaritas, tequila, guacamole and festively dressed Mariachi bands will take center stage next week at home parties and at many restaurants. They’ll provide the backdrop with ...