Does authentic Mexican food have cilantro in it?

Question

Does authentic Mexican food have cilantro in it?

Answer 1

i don't seem to remember cilantro 10 years ago

do you??

so how authentic can it be to mexican cooking

of course i have only been cooking for 55 years

Answer 2

Yes ... some of the dishes do; others don't. Most obvious use of Cilantro is in Salsa and Pico de Gallo.

Answer 3

Yes, cilantro is an essential spice used in many Mexican dishes.  I love the flavor of it.

Answer 4

Not ALL food, but yes, cilantro is a basic herb in Mexican cooking. Here in the US is widely known as used fresh only (in salsas, etc...) But we (Mexicans) also use it in soups and other hot dishes....The flavor is slightly different than fresh but it's AWESOME!

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Answer 5

lets say about 60 % of the dish's / and 30% are optional (as a side garnish ) the rest goes in salsa's !

oh say linda ! i bet you don't remember ---

jicama

flank steak

beef tongue

tacos

burritos

and much less carne asada HUH?

Answer 6

Yes, but not in all the dishes.

Answer 7

I don't know but I love cilantro.  It gives everything such a nice fresh flavor.

Answer 8

Yes. Take it from a Mexican. depending on whether or not whatever it is you're makin needs cilantro.

Answer 9

well it depends what kind of food u like !!!!!

some of the food have cilantro in it

Answer 10

I have to agree with many of the answers here, in some foods, yes.  In Hawaii it is called Chinese parsley (interesting fact).  I live in South Texas, region with a heavy Mexican culture, love Mexican food, eat it probably 5 out of 8 meals . . . some stuff has it, some does not, but I love cooking with it.  You just have to be careful not to overpower the flavor of the food with it.

Answer 11

OH yes!!

Answer 12

Yes, when it is appropriate.