There is a particular allure in Mexican culture that magnetizes people to try out its cuisine. What is that particular allure. Why would you want to eat Mexican food, be it for snacks, lunch, or dinner. How would you want to eat your food? Under what conditions? Leisurely, in a fast-paced life? This question are for people who like Mexican food so if you don't, then don't answer the question.

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the main thing that attracts people to their food is the manner in which they present their food. followed by the spices that they use.

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I like Mexican food. I'll have it 2-3x a week. I don't go for the culture, I like the simple ingredients, but if culture does play a part, I would say that a lot of restaurants will still use mortar and pestle to prepare the meals. this makes a big difference in flavor compared to a food processor.So the answer is the traditional way of prepping food.

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I love it for the taste and zing of the spices. How can you tell when you're in an authentic Mexican restaurant? In the bathroom, there's a seat belt on the toilet.

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First off - I'd like to thank the inventor of the tortilla, refried beans and the jalapeno salsa for bringing so much enjoyment to my face/stomach and endorphines. That being said i am an avid consumer of anything involving mexican cuisine or culture. I am an avid shopper at my local carneceria, attempting my feable knowledge of spanish and polishing my status as a polite, local and big-time gringo... but none the less, involved. So my answer to your wonderful question is....I truely believe that between the simplicity, portability and over-all options - mexican food is one of my first options when i am hungry because i can be satisfied no matter my craving. Spicy, sweet, healthy, fried, vegetarian and if i am feeling bold, i can even tap into the "fear factor" in me with dishes including raw octopus or fish heads. I prefer to eat my mexican food in a relaxed environment with no hold barred influence around me. I dont like the american version/themed restaurants, i actually prefer the ones i have to repeat my questions several times with hand gestures and spanglish to finally get my point across, i like the accordian, i'm okay with room temperature beer and even the akward stares from the "insiders". I enjoy surrounding myself in a culture that has helped build what i know of an the United States. we lack the culture and roots these people offer us. Although my Colorado version migh be a watered down version of the latino variety, i still feel priviledged that I am allowed the opportunity to wrap myself with a culture that i wish was imprinted in my DNA. Its not just the food - its a way of life. We as american could learn a thing or two form our friends down south.

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i love spicy stuff that makes my eyes water, i have no idea why though, its just good.

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