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Mexican caterer in Paris - Events & privatization
At Alegrias we offer a Mexican catering service in Paris for all your events:
Corporate events (press events, product launch, summer party...).
Birthdays and EVJF
Private parties
Catering for fashion events
Cultural event (opening, festival, intermission...)
We bring an authentic and tailor-made Mexican culinary experience directly to your place or in our restaurant in the 11th arrondissement a stone's throw from Oberkampf and République.

François VELTIN
Jul 61 min read


Hijos del maíz, children of corn
Corn is native to Mexico and evidence found in Tehuacán, Puebla indicates that its cultivation began 10,000 years ago. Their domestication allowed nomadic groups to become sedentary and allowed the development of the Meso-American peoples.

Jeanett ROSALES GALAN
Jul 52 min read


Ancho Reyes, chili liqueur, spicy but not only
Ancho Reyes est une maison de liqueur mexicaine qui provient de la ville de Puebla, à 2h de route de la capitale.

François VELTIN
Jul 51 min read


Charanda, the little-known rum from Mexico
L'apparition du Charanda remonte au 16e siècle, lorsque les Espagnols ont introduit la canne à sucre au Mexique, dans l'État de Michoacán.

François VELTIN
Jul 52 min read


El Molinillo, the chocolate whisk
Le molinillo, également appelé "Chicoli" en nahuatl, est l'un des ustensiles les plus traditionnels de la cuisine mexicaine.

Jeanett ROSALES GALAN
Jul 52 min read


Mexican Rums: a little-known but promising tradition
When we talk about rum, the first names that come to mind are often those of the Caribbean: Cuba, Jamaica, Martinique or the Dominican Republic. However, Mexico, a country well known for its tequila and mezcal, also has an unknown but booming tradition of rum production. Between colonial heritage and modern know-how, Mexican rums are beginning to make a place for themselves on the international scene.

François VELTIN
Jul 52 min read


The history of the Margarita; Mexico's iconic cocktail
It is impossible to talk about Mexican cocktails without mentioning the Margarita. Fresh, tart and perfectly balanced, it alone embodies the festive spirit of Mexico. But where does she really come from? And why does it still seduce so much today? We tell you everything... with some surprises to discover during your next visit to Alegrias.

François VELTIN
Jul 52 min read


Barbacoa; jewel of Mexican cuisine
Before being a recipe, the barbacoa is an ancestral traditional cooking technique. Originally, the meat is cooked slowly in a pit dug into the earth, wrapped in agave leaves. Commonly, he uses lamb but sometimes goat or also beef. This stew must cook in its juice, without having direct contact with the fire.

François VELTIN
Jul 52 min read


Tacos in Paris - Homemade mexican tacos in Paris 11
Looking for where to eat tacos in Paris? At Alegrias, we offer authentic Mexican tacos, homemade, in the 11th arrondissement, a stone's throw from République and Oberkampf.
Our cuisine honors Mexican traditions with a contemporary approach, working with fresh products and recipes from the culinary heritage of Mexico.

François VELTIN
Jul 51 min read


The origins of Guacamole
Guacamole, a recipe inspired by the Aztec civilization, is a nutritious dish that offers the benefits of avocado. Guacamole is derived from the Nahuatl "Ahuacamolli", a mixture of words "ahuacatl" (avocado) and "molli" (mole or sauce). According to mythology, the Toltec god Quetzalcoatl offered this recipe to his people. It was then broadcast in the area of Meso-America, located in the east and center of Mexico and Guatemala.

Jeanett ROSALES GALAN
Jul 52 min read


Celebrate the Dia de muertos in Paris
Celebrating the Feast of the Dead at Casa Alegrias: A Mexican Culinary Journey proposed by Jeanett ROSALES GALAN influenced by her roots and childhood memories.

François VELTIN
Oct 1, 20251 min read
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