Mexican Archives - Make It Like a Man!

Fire & Earth Burrito

Posted on June 23, 2025February 10, 2026 by Jeff the Chef

This restaurant-worthy, Mexican-inspired, Fire & Earth Burrito recipe features black beans, barley, and lentils. Believe me, it's delicious!... Read More

Huevos Rancheros

Posted on June 22, 2020February 20, 2022 by Jeff the Chef

Here's my Mexicanesque version of Huevos Rancheros: tomatillo-poblano salsa, cilantro, sunny-side-up eggs, and homemade corn tortillas... Read More

Topolabampo Review: Our New Favorite Restaurant

Posted on April 23, 2018June 22, 2018 by Jeff the Chef

Topolabampo Review: a seven-course tasting menu with wine pairings from our favorite Mexican restaurant in Chicago? No, our favorite restaurant, period. ... Read More

Refried Beans with Cotija Crumble

Posted on February 5, 2018March 18, 2021 by Jeff the Chef

This recipe for homemade Mexican (or Tex-Mex ... who knows?) Refried Beans with Cotija Crumble makes a traditional side for a taco or burrito, but also makes a super-umami sandwich spread. ... Read More

Breakfast at Cantina 1910

Posted on August 15, 2016September 5, 2016 by Jeff the Chef

Mexican Breakfast at Cantina 1910 in Andersonville, Chicago: a review. (Just after this review, Cantina closed. Post hoc, ergo propter hoc.)... Read More

Sunday Brunch at Azul 18: Thank You, Jesus

Posted on August 25, 2015September 13, 2015 by Jeff the Chef

This is where Jesus likes to go after church on Sunday. Jesus Hernandez, I mean ... my downstairs neighbor. Azul 18 is a New American (Mexican) restaurant in Chicago's funkadelic Pilsen neighborhood. ... Read More

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