Nearly all-Mexican recipes contain Mexican spices. Some spices, such as garlic and garlic powder, can be found anywhere but others are more exotic. Epazote is quite a rare spice and flavors foods such as beans. Also known, as "Mexican tea" epazote should be consumed sparingly because large amounts can be toxic when eaten by humans. It is strong but also soothes digestive pains caused by overindulgence in beans! Different spices are used in diffe...