Mexican appetizer, snack or side dish recipes (botanas mexicanas)

The authentic Mexican cuisine is notorious for its large and varied selection of delicious appetizers... and many caterers, even outside Mexico, have caught on to the vast array of choices mexican appetizers offer. Many different words are used throughout Latin america to refer to "snacks" in spanish; but only in Mexico we use "Botanas" or "Antojitos". To any reader reading this, of course you are already familiar with nachos, guacamole and all the other common snacks. Be ready to discover with us new flavors in this mexican side dish section as I will try to bring you recipes that aren't so well known in Europe or America... These side dish recipes are generally easy to make and usually all necessary ingredients can be found at the local store.