Smooch Food: Love Letters to Every Bite

🗺️ CDMX Day Tour: Xochimilco, Coyoacán Market & The Blue House Tour Operator: Friends Guides (Highly recommend!) Pit Stops & Lunch: Churros Jordan & La Cocina de mi Mamá (Mercado de Coyoacán) The Highlights: Xochimilco canals, street-style Chiles en Nogada, and walking Frida Kahlo's historic home. After resting up, we set out early to join the Friends Guides tour for a full day exploring two of Mexico City's most iconic areas: the ancient canals of Xochimilco and the historic streets of Coyoacán . The tour started perfectly on time, and before we knew it, we were gliding along the water on a traditional, brightly coloured boat enjoying the calm scenery of Xochimilco lake. ...

🦗 Lunch in Polanco: Chapulín Restaurante Location: Chapulín (Inside the InterContinental Presidente) What I Ordered: Guacamole ($180 MXN) Tortilla Soup ($170 MXN) Shrimp Crust Taco ($105 MXN) Rib-Eye Cachetada Taco ($270 MXN) The Verdict: A seafood triumph! The shrimp taco completely stole the show. After a total food-coma breakfast at Lilōu , I spent a bit of time hanging out in the lobby waiting for our room to be cleaned, and then immediately treated myself to a one-hour nap. By the time I woke up, it was 4:00 in the afternoon and the perfect time to continue my culinary mission within the InterContinental Presidente hotel walls. ...

🌮 Dinner in Polanco: Karisma CDMX Location: Karisma (directly across from InterContinental Presidente) The Soup: Traditional Tortilla Soup "Antigua" ($210 MXN) The Main: Tacos al Pastor ($320 MXN) After filling our bellies at Café Urbano , hubby and I set out for a lovely stroll to Chapultepec Castle. The weather was gorgeous, sunny, and beautifully hot. We spent a wonderful few hours taking in the sights before heading back to the hotel to rest and cool down. By the evening, hubby had to head out to the welcome dinner for his conference, which is the entire reason we are in Mexico City. I was feeling a little lazy and was incredibly tempted to just order ...

🌮 Mixed Cravings Fixed: Club Kitchen Dinner Run 📍 Location: Club Kitchen (988 Expo Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6Z 0G2) 🌮 Food Ordered: Al Pastor Tacos ($22.99 from El Compadre), Turkey & Swiss Sandwich ($11.40 from Trees Organic Coffee), & Peri-Peri Fries ($8.99 from Betty's Burgers) 🍹 Drinks Ordered: Pineapple Fruit Tea ($7.95 from Hui Lau Shan) We had absolutely no idea where to head for dinner this evening, so we finally referred back to our trusty Hubby's checklist ! For those who might remember, it is a running list of food spots in the city that I have already tried but he has not. That is exactly how we ended ...

✨ At a Glance: Quick Facts 📍 Location: Taqueria Chicatana (Pop-up at Hunnybee Bruncheonette patio) ⏰ Hours: Monday & Tuesday only, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 🌮 Menu: Al Pastor (Pork), Carne Asada (Beef), Celeriac (Vegetarian) ⭐ Smooch Verdict: While the corn tortillas leave a little to be desired, the al pastor meat itself is spectacular. Plus, the sidewalk-grilling setup nails the authentic, vibrant feel of a real Mexican street taqueria. I know that most Mexicans don't actually celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but for me, it remains the ultimate excuse to go out and indul...

Sometimes a team lunch is just a break from answering tickets and calls, and sometimes it’s an intense sporting event in the palm of your hand. Today, our team headed to Patron Taco and Cantina on Robson right at 12:30 PM. We have a colleague from Ireland (our company even has an office in Cork!), so the energy was high. By 12:45 PM, we were huddled around a phone watching the UEFA Path D playoff semi-final : Ireland vs. Czech Republic. It was a nail-biter—ending regular time at 2-2 and going straight to a heartbreaking penalty shootout. Ireland lost 4-3 in the end, but the drama definitely made for a memorable lunch! These warm, crispy Baja Tacos ($30) are the perfect light lunch at Patron Taco and Cantina on Robson. Review: Baja Tacos at Patron Taco and Cantina Amidst the football tension, I finally tried the Baja Tacos ($30) . If you ever ask me what the lightest lunch ...

Last Thursday, our team's "Mexican Cuisine" theme led us back to our old favourite: Patrón Tacos & Cantina . There’s something so fun about a company-paid lunch here; it’s a personal documentation of good food and even better company. To God be the glory for these moments of rest and generous company paid meals. The Lunch Special: $19.95 (plus tax & tip) Includes a choice of Soup or Salad, 2 Tacos, Mexican Rice, and Refried Beans. In an effort to stay mindful of my health goals, I opted for the Caesar Salad to start. It arrived beautifully dressed—perhaps a bit too generously for a strict diet, but every bite of those crunchy croutons and savoury cheese felt like a small treat.  A crisp and savoury start to the afternoon: The Caesar Salad from Patrón's lunch special, perfectly dressed and topped with crunchy croutons and cheese. ...