What Makes Mexican Food Spicy?

Mexican food is a blend of all things good. You name an ingredient and it will be there in Mexican cuisines.  

Right from onions, garlic, chili powder, herbs, to spices, it makes them spicy and worth eating.  

When we talk about traditional Mexican cuisine, it has a distinct taste and is made up of a few common ingredients as mentioned in the beginning.   

These ingredients might seem common, simple and not so unique. But let me tell you these are the basic things that are added in almost every Mexican food item you will order at a Mexican restaurant.  

Some ingredients are naturally pungent and spicy in nature like garlic and onion. These two have a strong taste of their own. But when Mexican spices and herbs are added, Mexican dishes become a piece of art that you eat first with your eyes and then with your mouth. Mexican herbs such as coriander, cloves, thyme, Mexican oregano, cumin, cacao, allspice, Mexican cinnamon (Ceylon) etc., to name a few are the soul of almost every Mexican food.  

If you are a lover of spicy food or if you crave eating something that is spicy, quick, and delicious, then nothing can beat Mexican cuisine. If you are in Hong Kong, must visit the best Mexican restaurant i.e., La Vista in Tung Chung. 

Here at La Vista, you will be spoiled by finger-licking Mexican food and tipsy Mexican drinks. Explore the menu and order what your heart craves for. 

Pro-tip – If you want your food to be spicy and made in a certain manner, do not hesitate to convey it to the staff. La Vista is at your service and goes above and beyond to serve the customers in the best possible manner. 

How Can You Add Spice in Your Mexican Cuisine? 

Great question!  

Here's what you need to do - Whisk together these ingredients- chili powder, Hungarian sweet paprika, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, dried oregano, chipotle pepper powder, and salt until evenly combined. Use this mix in any dish you want and your taste buds will experience a trip to Mexico. 

Which Spice is Largely Used in Mexican Food?  

Even though you know all the ingredients by now. Do you know it is garlic, the most common Mexican spice?  

Garlic can be used fresh, jarred, or even in a powdered form. It is often added into salsa and taco seasoning.  

Mexican spice that is commonly used in conjunction with garlic is onion powder. So, these two make the king and the queen of Mexican dishes.  

You will find the influence of both garlic and onion in any Mexican dish you order at La Vista, Tung Chung. You will get anything to everything in La Vista’s menus such as Entradas, Quesadillas, Burritos, Fajitas, Enchiladas, and Tacos. 

It is said Indian food is also very spicy but is it spicier than Mexican food? Let us see; 

Well, when Indian food is compared to Mexican food, the latter is spicier than the former. Whether it is tortillas, guacamole, or quesadillas, these are spicy in taste. However, every recipe is unique but tasty. On the other hand, Indian food is extremely spicy. It is often said that Indians like tongue-burning food especially in the parts of West Bengal and Rajasthan and North India.  

The best part is that today you can have any food you desire being in any part of the world. For instance, if you crave Mexican food being in Hong Kong, you can have that at La Vista, the best Mexican restaurant. 

La vista is not just known for its food, drinks, and offers but also for its ambiance. Yes, here you not only get to relish your favorite cuisine but also get to enjoy that by being close to nature. The panoramic views, warm hospitality, and picturesque sights will force you to visit us again. Do not hold your temptations. Come over and make the best of your day.  

We are here to serve you and provide you with just the best.