The Next Mexican Wave

Whilst Mexican food has been growing in popularity with consumers for some time, the truth is that it isn’t really authentically Mexican.

The Trend

Most of what we think of as being Mexican food is actually ‘Tex-Mex’ which is an American invention that took certain aspects of Mexican cuisine as its inspiration but then interpreted it in a very different way from its origins. Unsurprisingly this ‘Tex-Mex’ variant has become massively popular in the UK thanks to US-owned chains making sizzling fajitas and cheesy nachos the nations’ favourite fast food. But for those looking for more genuinely authentic Mexican menu choices, options have been limited and harder to find. But things are starting to change and a new wave of chefs are changing the landscape for Mexican food by bringing authentic regional dishes to the mainstream market.

Thomasina Miers

At the forefront of this movement has been Thomasina Miers, former MasterChef champion and restaurant founder. Her chain of "Mexican market eating" restaurants Wahaca, has brought a large slice of genuine Mexico to the mainstream. From fresh, sustainable fish with a fiery green tomatillo sauce to free-range chicken in either a taquito, a quesadilla, or an enchilada, Wahaca offers an authentic alternative to the Americanised Tex-Mex approach where everything seems to be deep-fried with cheese. Wahaca’s success has in-turn led to other independents embracing this more authentic approach. As a result it’s safe to say that authentic Mexican food is finally getting the attention it deserves. But a more authentic approach to the food also requires a more authentic approach to the tableware it’s served on. We’ve put together a selection of items designed to deliver the perfect Mexican dining experience.

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1. BL063 - Salsa Red Plate 11” (28cm) - £99.00 (case of 12)
2. DG393 - Stainless Steel Hammered Ramekin 4oz - £1.03
3. BL060 - Salsa Sky Blue Bowl 8” (20.5cm) - £90.96 (case of 12)
4. BL062 - Salsa Red Dish 5.5” (14cm) - £65.64 (case of 12)
5. BL061 - Salsa Green Plate 11” (28cm) - £99.00 (case of 12)
6. BK998 - Stone Quartz Black Oblong Chefs Plate 11.75 x 6” - £186.48 (case of 12)
7. BL052 - Ceraflame Hammered Black Casserole- 60cl - £609.36 (case of 24)
8. BL053 - Ceraflame Round Bowl 16cm Black - £82.96 (case of 8)
9. B0205 - Ceraflame Round Eared Dish 20 x 24cm - £16.39
10. DE714 - Estrella Fiesta Bowl 7'' 18cm Yellow - £60.00 (case of 6)
11. BG957 - Green Ripple Chip Mug 9.5 x 8.3cm 10oz - £37.32 (case of 12)
12. BD626ON - Bit On The Side Onyx Zest Snackbowl 28cl (d) - £40.35 (case of 12)
13. BG955 - Green Ripple Dip Pot 5.9 x 5cm 2oz - £24.96 (case of 12)
14. BH300 - Moresque Print Orange Plate 27.6cm - £112.08 (case of 12)
15. BL045BK - Stoneware Bowl 15.5 x 7.5cm - £17.16 (case of 4)
16. BL041 - Conical Bowl 6cm Dia Graphite - £19.08 (case of 12)
17. DI492 - Wooden Crate White Wash Finish 25 x 12 x 5cm - £6.49
18. DG795 - Mini Cast Iron Round Eared Dish 11 x 3.5cm - £6.78
19. B5126 - Ramekin Melamine Plain Black 1.5oz 4.5cl- £1.39
20. DH961 - Non Slip Stainless Steel Round Tray 12” - £11.05
21. DI027 - Rafters Buffet Platter 300 x 300mm - £12.97
22. BK516GY - Jouet Organic Bowl 12cm Dove Grey - £47.40 (case of 12)
23. BI847BK - Artisan Onyx Coupe Plate 103?5” 27cm - £33.06 (case of 6)

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