Why is 40€ for French food considered normal… but “too expensive” for Mexican?
In France, Mexican cuisine is often treated as cheap street food rather than serious gastronomy. But Mexican food is one of the most complex and regional culinary traditions in the world.
In this clip, we explore the cultural bias around pricing, respect, and hierarchy in food — and why certain cuisines are expected to stay “affordable.”
This is part of our upcoming full episode with Mexican-born, French-trained chef Carla Kirsch, who is redefining what Mexican fine dining looks like in Lyon.
Full episode drops Tuesday.