explore MEXICO (Family)
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explore MEXICO - C - 1 - MX - eat2explore
explore MEXICO - C - 1 - MX - eat2explore
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explore MEXICO (Family)
explore MEXICO (ClassWallet) - C - 1 - MX - eat2explore
explore MEXICO (ClassWallet) - C - 1 - MX - eat2explore
explore MEXICO - C - 1 - MX - eat2explore
explore MEXICO - C - 1 - MX - eat2explore
explore MEXICO (ClassWallet) - C - 1 - MXNM - eat2explore

explore MEXICO (Family)

Gluten Free

Spice and sauce mixes included are gluten-free. Recipes are designed to work with gluten-free ingredients.

 Vegetarian

Vegetarian spices and sauce mixes are included. Every recipe includes clear vegetarian/vegan instructions and easy ingredient swaps - even if meat appears in the photos (for non-vegetarians).
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explore MEXICO (Family)

As part of the two oldest civilizations, Aztec and Mayan, Mexico has local traditions of food and culture dated back 3000 years. The basis of Mexican cuisine revolves around corn, beans and chili. 

In our explore Mexico box, we introduce families and kids to basic information about the country and to the different unique cooking methods in Mexican cooking. Included in the box are 3 popular recipes, and educational materials to learn about the country's geography, history, music, art, and language.

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If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.

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What’s Inside Mexico Family Box?

3 Authentic Mexican Step-by-Step Recipes

3 Authentic Mexican Step-by-Step Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 Mexico Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

1 Mexico Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

(explore Mexico's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)

Fun Cooking Tool

Fun Cooking Tool

1 Passport in your first box

1 Passport in your first box

3 Authentic Mexican Step-by-Step Recipes

3 Authentic Mexican Step-by-Step Recipes

(4 servings each)

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes

(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)

Shopping List

Shopping List

(for fresh ingredients)

1 Mexico Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

1 Mexico Flag Pin and 1 Sticker

What’s Inside Mexico Family Box?
16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

16-Page Cultural
Explorer Booklet

(explore Mexico's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)

Online Membership Portal Access

Online Membership Portal Access

(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)

Fun Cooking Tool

Fun Cooking Tool

1 Passport in your first box

1 Passport in your first box

What’s Inside Mexico Family Box?
Recipe details

Recipe details

These 3 popular Mexican recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families. Note - Click on recipe mixes for ingredients and nutritional facts.

Vegetarian Enchiladas

Vegetarian Enchiladas

Enchilada comes from the word "enchilar", meaning to season with chili. It's a traditional Mexican corn tortilla dish from the Mayan times (1000 BCE – 1697 CE) - corn tortillas are rolled around a meat and vegetable filling, then topped with a chili sauce.

Fajitas

Fajitas

Fajitas (pronounced fe-hi-tes) is a classic Tex-Mex fusion dish. Traditionally, strips of grilled meat and vegetables are wrapped in soft tortillas and served with sour cream. In our version, we sauté the meat and vegetables in a skillet instead of grilling them. We add some spice mix to the sour cream to create a spiced crema to complement the fajitas. It is a well-balanced and fun dish for family to share - get your hands messy and dig in!

Carnitas Tacos

Carnitas Tacos

Carnitas, translated to "little meats," herald from the Mexican state of Michoacán. Boneless pork shoulder is braised in the oven, or slow cooked ahead of time until meltingly soft and tender, with sweet, citrusy oranges and a traditional spice mix. The meat is then shredded and spread on warm corn tortillas and topped with a sweet pineapple salsa, the perfect, light contrast to the flavorful and rich pork. Corn is roasted in the oven alongside the carnitas, rolled in butter and topped with savory Cotija cheese, a pinch of cayenne, and chopped cilantro.

Vegetarian Enchiladas

Enchilada comes from the word "enchilar", meaning to season with chili. It's a traditional Mexican corn tortilla dish from the Mayan times (1000 BCE – 1697 CE) - corn tortillas are rolled around a meat and vegetable filling, then topped with a chili sauce.

Fajitas

Fajitas (pronounced fe-hi-tes) is a classic Tex-Mex fusion dish. Traditionally, strips of grilled meat and vegetables are wrapped in soft tortillas and served with sour cream. In our version, we sauté the meat and vegetables in a skillet instead of grilling them. We add some spice mix to the sour cream to create a spiced crema to complement the fajitas. It is a well-balanced and fun dish for family to share - get your hands messy and dig in!

Carnitas Tacos

Carnitas, translated to "little meats," herald from the Mexican state of Michoacán. Boneless pork shoulder is braised in the oven, or slow cooked ahead of time until meltingly soft and tender, with sweet, citrusy oranges and a traditional spice mix. The meat is then shredded and spread on warm corn tortillas and topped with a sweet pineapple salsa, the perfect, light contrast to the flavorful and rich pork. Corn is roasted in the oven alongside the carnitas, rolled in butter and topped with savory Cotija cheese, a pinch of cayenne, and chopped cilantro.

Discover Mexico

Discover Mexico

Mexico, located in North America, is known for its vibrant culture, ancient civilizations, and diverse landscapes. From the ruins of the Aztecs and Maya to bustling cities and sun-drenched coastlines, Mexico is a land of color and tradition. Its rich blend of Indigenous and Spanish influences has shaped a unique heritage celebrated through art, music, and world-famous cuisine. Mexican cuisine is known for its bold, vibrant flavors, combining savory, spicy, and tangy elements with ingredients like chilies, herbs, and citrus. Our Mexican cooking kit makes those flavors approachable, even if you've never cooked Mexican food before, bringing the warmth and energy of Mexico right to your table.

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FAQs

The recommended age for our explore box is 5 years old or older.  All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safely, and there are steps for kids 3 or 4 years old to mix or whisk and still be helpful in the kitchen.  Teenagers should be able to prepare the full meal by themselves.

We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.

All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last indefinitely. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last indefinitely if it is not opened. We don’t put a best by date because we believe in reducing food waste. If your mixes don’t look fresh, we will replace them right away! We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every few weeks.

Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.

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Overall rating: 4.385723 / 5 from 1597 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Explore Mexico (Family) offers families and kids a rich educational experience about Mexican culture, geography, history, music, art, and language. The box includes three popular recipes and materials that make learning enjoyable. While opinions on the food and ingredients vary, the overall experience and educational value are highly praised.

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  • Gift Value (5%): Customers raved about this gift, describing it as perfect, great, educational, and the best ever.
  • Recipe Satisfaction (21%): A significant amount of customers expressed satisfaction with the delicious and easy-to-make recipes.
  • Meal Enjoyment (9%): Customers loved the delicious and easy-to-prepare meals, finding them educational and enjoyable.

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Review highlights

  • "It has easy recipes to follow, nice presentation and fun little things for younger kids to do as well as older." — Stephanie E.
  • "All the Eat to Explore boxes come with high quality recipes, quality ingredients and top notch information." — Autumn B.
  • "We love that the meals and literature fit in Perfectly with our World Government Independent Study Course." — Denise F.

Reviews

An amazing family experience!

"The Explore Mexico box was fantastic. The box includes 3 authentic Mexican recipes (4 servings each), 5-7 pre-measured spice and sauce mixes, a shopping list for fresh ingredients, a fun cooking tool, Mexico flag pin + sticker, and a 16-page Cultural Explorer booklet. The recipes were easy to follow even with kids, and the flavors were so authentic. I loved that it wasn't just cooking - we learned about the Aztec & Mayan history, geography, music and language too. It made dinner feel like a mini trip to Mexico. Everything was well organized. Will definitely be ordering another country!"

— Alma A. (5/5)

Great box for our little foodie!

"This box is perfect for my nine year old who loves to cook and try new foods. The recipes are easy for us to cook together and we love learning about the different countries. The rating system for the recipes after we make them is also a fun discussion in our family."

— Anne A. (5/5)

An Unreal Experience

"Great price for all of the included ingredients and knowledge included. Such a fun time with my family cooking and learning before we go and explore the country itself! Will be ordering again!"

— Shay W. (5/5)

My review on Ukrainian food

"I love the concept and the food! Made my first meal and it was so delicious. Even learned a little bit of Ukrainian. Thank you so much! Can wait for you to see more of my content."

— Daisha W. (5/5)

We loved our first box

"We loved our first box & looking forward to the next. Fun & delicious!"

— Deborah K. (5/5)

Loved the box! Neat way

"Loved the box! Neat way to try new things"

— Stephanie M. (5/5)

Enjoy!

"Slow down the shipments"

— William F. (3/5)

Bought my husband a subscription - no regrets

"Bought him a subscription when it was just one type of box - so like the family one. We loved it! Now I see there’s a date night one for adults specifically and am very tempted to resubscribe for his next gift"

— Melissa (5/5)

Still checking it out, but so far, so good.

"So far so good. We accidentally used the wrong seasoning packet on our first meal, lol, but it was a great learning experience. So far everything seems easy to follow. I may have more thoughts after a few more boxes."

— Abigail M. (5/5)

The BEST Stay Home Date Night!

"We thoroughly enjoyed this Italy kit. It was thoughtfully put together and it makes for a really great few date nights! After doing our first one, we are both looking forward to cooking our next meal from our kitchen together!"

— Katrina W. (5/5)

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