Experience a delectable journey through the vibrant and diverse tastes of Chicano cuisine with the creator of the renowned Chicano Eats blog. Winner of the Saveur Best New Voice People's Choice Award, this culinary expert effortlessly blends Mexican and American influences with an immigrant sensibility.

Esteban Castillo was raised in Santa Ana, California, a predominantly Latino community, where Mexican cuisine served as the foundation of his childhood. However, he was surprised by the lack of traditional recipes on popular food blogs. In response, he created Chicano Eats, a platform to showcase his passion for design, cooking, and culture, as well as a space to uplift authentic Latino voices, recipes, and stories. The blog has now evolved into a bicultural and bilingual cookbook, featuring 85 mouth-watering traditional and fusion Mexican recipes, beautifully presented. Chicano cuisine is a blend of Mexican food and Chicano culture, shaped by the diverse communities in the United States. While staying true to traditional ingredients and techniques such as chiles, beans, tortillas, corn, and tomatillos, it also boldly incorporates exciting new flavors, local ingredients, and influences from other cultures and regions in the country.

 Chicano Eats is packed with easy, flavorful recipes such as:

Poutine de Carnitas
Mac and Queso Fundido
Fried Nopal (Cactus) Fritters
Pistachio Horchata
Chorizo-Spiced Zucchini Tacos
Masa Chicken and Dumplings
Chocoflan Cake

Experience a fusion of cultures through food with Chicano Eats. This culinary guide, complete with over 100 vibrant and contemporary photographs, presents a delicious mix of traditional and nostalgic recipes, offering a taste of home for Latinos while introducing familiar flavors and ingredients to Americans of all backgrounds in an innovative and unique manner.