Nytimes iconNytimesAug 13, 2026

The Golden Age of Mexican Food Is Here. And It’s Complicated.

Even at a time of anti-immigration politics, there has never been a richer variety of Mexican restaurants in the United States.

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Even at a time of anti-immigration politics, there has never been a richer variety of Mexican restaurants in the United States.

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Even at a time of anti-immigration politics, there has never been a richer variety of Mexican restaurants in the United States.

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