1. What Beers to Pair With Mexican Food

    When you go out to eat, the first thing you get at your table is something to drink. Maybe you start with a water and choose a drink later that goes well with whatever New Mexican food you decide to order, or you know exactly what you want to drink and you order it right away. However you do things, one thing is for sure: beer and Mexican food are like birds in a tree — it’s just a natural co…Read More

  2. All About Enchiladas!

    There are some people who, when they crave New Mexican food, go to their favorite restaurant and order their favorite dish. Whether that’s tacos, enchiladas, or chile rellenos, they always go for what they know they will love and what will certainly satisfy their craving. But even if you do have your favorite dish, there is often a variety that you can experiment with. Take enchiladas for exampl…Read More

  3. Cater Your Christmas Dinner

    Thanksgiving just passed, which means you probably spent a good chunk of your day cooking away in the kitchen. It’s understandable that you want to dazzle your family and guests with hams, roasts, dish after dish of cranberries and potatoes, desserts to make your teeth shake, but isn’t it time to give yourself a break? With Christmas around the corner, consider taking a load off and let our Me…Read More

  4. Start Your Day With a Breakfast Burrito

    There are two types of people: those who eat breakfast, and those who don’t. Breakfast eaters, whether it’s a bowl of cereal or a gourmet omelette, love to start their day off with a boost of energy and hopefully some delicious food in their mouths! Some of those who skip this important meal will say that they just don’t have time, or food in the morning makes their stomach turn. At Tortilla…Read More

  5. 5 of Our Favorite Mexican Desserts

    Even though we tell ourselves when we go out to dinner at a restaurant to save room for dessert, the plate gets emptier and emptier and we let out a big disappointed sigh when we have to turn away the dessert menu. Is that maybe because you don’t know what you’re missing? Flour tortillas, burritos filled with beans, and endless chips and salsa, we don’t blame you for filling up on these auth…Read More

  6. Get Your Taco Fill With These Exotic Varieties

    Do you think you’re branching out when you get the fish tacos at a Mexican restaurant? Or the carne asada at your local taco truck? Do you get excited when your tongue rolls those Rs and you can taste the delicious juices before you even pick up the warm tortilla? We’ve definitely been there too, but if you haven’t ventured far from Santa Fe, there is a world of tacos out there yet to be exp…Read More

  7. 4 Meals That Are Perfect For Cold Nights

    Heading into the colder months in Santa Fe, the leaves may be changing color and you finally bring out your hats, scarves, and fuzzy boots, and start thinking about warm meals to keep you cozy at night. Most people may go straight to soups and comfort foods like macaroni and cheese or a massive baked potato. While these are excellent choices for a night lounging on the couch with a blanket and you…Read More

  8. Tips on Reheating Your Leftovers

    There may be nothing worse than when you bring home leftovers from your favorite Mexican restaurant, toss them into the fridge, and when you go to reheat them the next day, the tortilla is either chewy and stale or mushy and soggy, chicken or beef is dry, and the chips aren’t crunchy. We understand how deep the disappointment can be, so Tortilla Flats has come up with a variety of clever ways yo…Read More

  9. All You Want to Know About Tequila

    When you go to a Mexican restaurant, chances are there are some great food options and definitely several choices of drinks. Are you in the mood for a margarita? At Tortilla Flats, we have weekly happy hour specials that are sure to wet your whistle. With this blog post, we’re going to focus on a Mexican specialty — tequila. It might be somewhat of a mysterious drink as there are a variety of …Read More

  10. Mexican Music Genres

    Every culture has their own musical styles and the recognizable sounds of Mexico represent a culture that has depth with incredible music. Before the Europeans made contact, the region was dominated by the Aztec culture. After becoming a Spanish colony, the music had influences from Pre-Columbian, Aztec, and Spanish cultures. There are a variety of Mexican music styles, including the notable maria…Read More