Featured recipes
Most-watched from the channel, ready to cook at home.
Al pastor tacos
Pork marinated in guajillo chili and caramelized pineapple.
Enfrijoladas
Tortillas bathed in bean sauce, filled with chicken.
Guacamole
Mashed avocado with onion, cilantro, lime, and chili.
Hibiscus water (agua de jamaica)
Refreshing hibiscus flower drink.
Roasted red salsa
Roasted tomato salsa with morita chili and garlic.
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Chef Polo
Mexican home cooking, one recipe at a time.
Over 15 years sharing traditional Mexican recipes on YouTube. Honest cooking, accessible ingredients, and techniques anyone can follow at home.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about recipes, ingredients, and techniques.
- Are the recipes free?
- Yes. All Cooking with Polo recipes are free and written step by step so anyone can follow along at home.
- What ingredients do I need to start?
- Most recipes use accessible Mexican cooking staples: tortillas, tomatoes, onion, garlic, chilies, and fresh herbs.
- Can I substitute ingredients?
- Of course. Each recipe suggests variations where possible. The key is keeping the balance of flavor and texture.
- Where can I watch the videos?
- Every recipe links to its original video on Chef Polo’s channel, where you can follow along in real time.