Don't expect to impress Mexicans by knocking down manly shots all night. Real tequila is meant to be sipped and savored, like fine whiskey, which the best tequila can compete with.
Tequila —
Don't expect to impress Mexicans by knocking down manly shots all night. Real tequila is meant to be sipped and savored, like fine whiskey, which the best tequila can compete with.
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Wake up, guzzle water then inhale some chilaquiles, carnitas or tacos with plenty of revitalizing grease and hot sauce and you'll be back in action by noon. OK, 1 p.m. 2 p.m. latest.
Hangover food —
Wake up, guzzle water then inhale some chilaquiles, carnitas or tacos with plenty of revitalizing grease and hot sauce and you'll be back in action by noon. OK, 1 p.m. 2 p.m. latest.
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Lots of cultures do ancestor worship. But who else turns remembrance of the departed into a thrilling fiesta? Mexico welcomes home its dead on November 1, aka the Day of the Dead.
Celebrating death —
Lots of cultures do ancestor worship. But who else turns remembrance of the departed into a thrilling fiesta? Mexico welcomes home its dead on November 1, aka the Day of the Dead.
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Known as Vitamin T, tacos, tortas, tamales and tostadas are part of everyday life.
Quick lunches —
Known as Vitamin T, tacos, tortas, tamales and tostadas are part of everyday life.
José Ralat-Maldonado
Cold marriages. Sweet betrayal. It comes easily to characters in telenovelas like "Lo Que La Vida Me Robo" ("What Life Stole From Me").
Soap operas —
Cold marriages. Sweet betrayal. It comes easily to characters in telenovelas like "Lo Que La Vida Me Robo" ("What Life Stole From Me").
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No one does Virgin Mary devotion like Mexicans, 84% of whom are Catholic. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico's patron saint, is venerated at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City in an annual celebration.
Catholicism —
No one does Virgin Mary devotion like Mexicans, 84% of whom are Catholic. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico's patron saint, is venerated at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City in an annual celebration.
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He just told her he's on his way. And he is. Just as soon as the game is over. And he has a few beers with his buddies. And stops by his parents' house. And updates his Facebook page. And ... wait, what was he supposed do again?
White lies —
He just told her he's on his way. And he is. Just as soon as the game is over. And he has a few beers with his buddies. And stops by his parents' house. And updates his Facebook page. And ... wait, what was he supposed do again?
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Those hilarious/spooky masks aren't just fun to look at, they're a major part of the drama. Removing one from an opponent's head is one of the greatest triumphs in lucha libre.
Wrestling masks —
Those hilarious/spooky masks aren't just fun to look at, they're a major part of the drama. Removing one from an opponent's head is one of the greatest triumphs in lucha libre.
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Most countries save their horns for special occasions. Mexico brings out the brass daily. Where else can you hear tubas (tubas!) laying down bass lines on the radio every hour of the week?
Horn sections —
Most countries save their horns for special occasions. Mexico brings out the brass daily. Where else can you hear tubas (tubas!) laying down bass lines on the radio every hour of the week?
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Not sure what message this biker in Mexico City is sending? Wait till he opens his mouth. Mexicans are such masters at double entendre (albur) there's an annual competition to crown a national champ.
Double entendre —
Not sure what message this biker in Mexico City is sending? Wait till he opens his mouth. Mexicans are such masters at double entendre (albur) there's an annual competition to crown a national champ.
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