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Explore the Mexican Food Culture

Are you interested in learning more about Mexican cuisine? Visit the following websites to learn more about the history of nachos, horchata, fajitas, and more! 

• Get background on the history of horchata on this page.
• Take a look at this feature from MarthaStewart.com for a great horchata recipe you can try at home.
• You can try making your very own horchata at home by following the recipe on this site.
• Take a look at this article from TheNibble.com to read about the history of salsa.
• Check out this page for information on why tacos are such a popular Mexican dish.

If you're looking for the best Mexican food in Gardena, come to Burnt Tortilla! You can visit our website for more information, or call us at (310) 878-4656.

Cooking with Cilantro

Cilantro is a popular ingredient used in many Mexican dishes. This herb offers a pungent flavor that is a great accompaniment to spices found in Mexican cuisine.

This video clip covers the basic method for getting cilantro off the stem to use it for cooking. Start by taking the stem in one hand. Next, gently pinch the spot where the stem and cilantro meet. You can pull the cilantro up or down, depending on which method works best for you. Now you’re ready to start cooking!

You’ll find plenty of fresh cilantro in our dishes here at the Burnt Tortilla. Contact our friendly staff at (310) 878-4656 for more information on the best Mexican food in Los Angeles.

What is Horchata?

Here in Los Angeles, Mexican restaurants are a popular choice for both lunch and dinner. That’s because Mexican cuisine offers a variety of fantastic menu options that feature fresh, colorful, and flavorful ingredients. Here at the Burnt Tortilla, it’s not just our food that makes us so popular—we also offer a wonderful selection of drinks! If you’re interested in having an authentic Mexican dining experience, you’ll want to try our horchata. 

Researchers have traced horchata’s most basic roots to both Greek and Egyptian civilizations. Eventually, horchata found its way to more countries, including Spain and Mexico.

In Mexico, horchata is traditionally made with rice. This delicious beverage may seem to have a milky consistency, but there is actually no milk used. Mexican horchata is made by grounding rice into a drinkable consistency. Then, the ground rice is mixed with water, creating the smooth and milky texture that makes horchata so unique. Next, the beverage is spiced with cinnamon and lime, and sugar is added for a sweeter flavor.

Because of its cool and creamy texture, horchata is the perfect accompaniment to a number of delicious Mexican dishes! Here at the Burnt Tortilla, you can enjoy horchata on its own or with one of our many wonderful menu options. This beverage is perfect with an appetizer, like nachos or quesadillas; a meal, like a green chili pork and bean burrito or a machaca enchilada; or even a fabulous flan dessert.

Come visit us at the Burnt Tortilla for a glass of horchata today! You can also order some of the best Mexican food in Los Angeles. Give us a call at (310) 878-4656 to learn more.

Nachos: A Mexican-Born American Food Staple

Pretzels, chips, and popcorn may be a good choice for munching, but they just don’t pack enough snacking punch. Nachos, on the other hand, provide the perfect combination of delicious ingredients to be crowned the top snack among hungry snackers everywhere! Here at the Burnt Tortilla, you can get a delicious plate of deluxe nachos for lunch, dinner, or an in-between-meals snack. Here’s a closer look at the evolution of this Mexican-born American food staple:

The first nachos were served in Piedras Negras, Mexico in 1943. Ignacio Anaya was closing up at Moderno Restaurant one night when a group of women came in after a day of shopping. Not wanting to turn the hungry women away, Ignacio went to the kitchen and put together the last of the kitchen’s ingredients: tortilla chips topped with melted cheese and jalapeno slices. The impromptu dish was a big success and nachos soon became popular in Mexico and Texas.

Nachos soon became a must-have menu item for Mexican restaurants throughout America. While the classic recipe is still a favorite, nachos have evolved to offer diners more choices and flavors. Today’s nachos can be topped with the works, including a variety of cheeses, beans, guacamole, and sour cream. Diners can also add chicken or beef to their nachos to turn this appetizer into a meal.

This popular Mexican dish is served in a number of hotspots. Nachos are a favorite choice in movie theaters around the country. They can also be found in concession stands at many athletic and academic events.

If you’re looking for the best Mexican food in Los Angeles, you can find them right here at the Burnt Tortilla. Give us a call today at (310) 878-4656 to learn more!