Fall is here, and so are my obsessions! From my favorite Mexican dishes and seasonal treats to shows I can’t stop bingeing, this list is my moodboard for Mexican Heritage Month and Chicago events . Think cozy comfort, culture, and a little sprinkle o...
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Comfort Food and Snacks
Cozy Drinks
Marathon Nights
Travel and Cultural Inspo
Comfort Food and Snacks
As the weather gets chilly, the antojitos beg to have something warm this time around.
The moment I feel a slight breeze, I'm craving a pozole rojo.
Mexican Pozole Rojo
My suegra is the reason I love so much pozole verde and it never fails!
Pozole Verde
My go to tamale lady, I can never get enough especially los verdes.
Tamales
My favorite spot for tacos, burritos and obivously tortas.
Tacos
Cozy Drinks
Un cafecito con pan vibes here only.
My latest fall obsession especially since I'm a cajeta lover.. pues obvio soy de Guanajuato
Cafe de Cajeta
My favorite hot chocolate is obviously the Mexican version with a bolillo.
Chocolate Abuelita
Pair it with tamales and you'll thank me later. You can also add coffee to it, and it's such an awesome twist.
Champurrado
Cafe de Olla is my favorite coffee and I never get tired of it especially when in Mexico.
Café de Olla
Marathon Nights
You can't have the comfort food or cozy drinks without a good serie or movie.
What's a marathon without rewatching all of RBD episodes.
Rebelde
Nothing screams fall like a good Gossip Girl marathon on your weekend nights with the girls.
Gossip Girl
I can watch these movies every single year and not get tired of them.
Harry Potter
It’s perfect time to watch and for the new season!
American Horror Story
I’m team Damon btw lmao
The Vampire Diaries (TV Series 2009–2017)
I love these show! It makes me feel young as I get near my 30s
Watch The Sex Lives of College Girls
This is in Spanish but honestly I recommend it. It will have you feeling all kinds of emotions
Watch Like Water for Chocolate
This is such a great show and more if you’re from Chicago
Shameless (TV Series 2011–2021)
Such a Mexican classic with so much humor
Watch The House of Flowers | Netflix Official Site
Travel and Cultural Inspo
September is Hispanic Heritage month pero as a Mexican here are fun ideas for you to Celebrate Mexican Independence.
Pumpkin Patch season is here and this is perfect to go with your friends and partners.
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up
This is in my bucket list to one day experience El Grito en el Zocalo.
El Grito Mexico City
The perfect fiesta to celebrate Mexican Independece.
Noche Mexicana
Perfect to go with the family and get cute pictures and hop on a hay ride.
Bengtson's Farm
Looking to experience the Mexican Parade? Here's the perfect place in Chicago that's filled with la cultura Mexicana.
Annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade
