In >, on 10/13/05
at 12:14 AM, Dan Abel > said:
>In article >,
> (Victor Sack) wrote:
>> Margaret Suran > wrote:
>> > I have never eaten a Taco. Nor many other Mexican things. I am
>> > afraid that they will be too spicy.
>>
>> Tacos, as such, are never spicy, at least in my experience. They are
>> often served with spicy salsa (as well as other things) on the side, but
>> you are not obligated to use it.
>Most better quality Mexican food that I've encountered has not been
>spicy. The farther you get from Mexico, the more the tendency to
>overspice Mexican food. As Victor posted, generally one or more hot
>salsas are on the table to up the heat.
My experiences in Mexico differ from yours. There are dishes that may be
very spicy in Mexico. I ran into a picadillo in the Chapalita area of
Guadalajara that almost took my head off and I am somewhat used to hot
food.
It is true that many Mexicans do not eat spicy, let alone hot, foods. My
colleagues were suprised that I ate jalapeņos and a couple of them did
not.
>Also, if you look like a gringo, they will often ask before adding salsa
>in the kitchen. And if you aren't familiar with a place, just ask.
>They'll either warn you that it's hot, or give you the option.
Unless, of course, it is an overbearing and obnoxious gringo. ;->
jim
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