There's no country where people eat and drink as much outside as in Mexico with its popular local cantinas, street stalls and food markets. Add to that the music from the mariacchi, huapango or the jarabe, and this outdoor life becomes even more pleasant. It's true that the famous tortilla plays an important part in Mexican cuisine, but there's much more to it than that. Ingredients like beans, meat, fish, vegetables, herbs and spices provide an enormous variety for every time of the day. Mexican Cantina Cooking offers well-loved classics as well as contemporary dishes. You will find recipes for snacks, lunch, dinner and, of course, for the best time of the day: la fiesta!