About the book
From the ring to the kitchen, celebrate lucha libre with popular Mexican dishes offering a modern twist from iconic athletes, legends, and superstars in this one-of-a-kind cookbook for wrestling fans and aspiring chefs alike.
Lucha libre—or, professional Mexican wrestling—is the most popular sport in Mexico after soccer and has become an international pop culture phenomenon all over the world. This officially licensed cookbook with the Legends of Lucha Libre includes more than 50 favorite Mexican dishes with a modern-day twist from the sport's most celebrated luchadores and luchadoras including Solar, Super Astro, Penta Zero M, Lady Maravilla, and more. Also included are fun stories and facts on championship details and family legacies, dozens of photos of wrestlers in the ring and in the kitchen, and illustrations of delicious food.
Written by Mexico's leading female lucha libre journalist, Mónica \"Centellita\" Ochoa has interviewed some of the most well-known wrestlers in lucha libre, costume designers, and restaurant owners from around the globe to compile this must-have collection of recipes fit for hungry luchadores and their families.
Recipes include:
- Super Astro's six-pound Gladiator Torta
- Taya Valkyrie's sweet and savory Carne Asada
- Penta Zero M's zero fear Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers
- Tinieblas Jr.'s twist on Surf and Turf luchador-style
- WWE Hall of Famer Amy Dumas's vegan Tlacoyo de Nopal
and more!
Editions of Eat Like a Luchador
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780762497386
- EBook
- ISBN 9780762497393
Read an Excerpt
From the ring to the kitchen, celebrate lucha libre with popular Mexican dishes offering a modern twist from iconic athletes, legends, and superstars in this one-of-a-kind cookbook for wrestling fans and aspiring chefs alike.
Lucha libre—or, professional Mexican wrestling—is the most popular sport in Mexico after soccer and has become an international pop culture phenomenon all over the world. This officially licensed cookbook with the Legends of Lucha Libre includes more than 50 favorite Mexican dishes with a modern-day twist from the sport's most celebrated luchadores and luchadoras including Solar, Super Astro, Penta Zero M, Lady Maravilla, and more. Also included are fun stories and facts on championship details and family legacies, dozens of photos of wrestlers in the ring and in the kitchen, and illustrations of delicious food.
Written by Mexico's leading female lucha libre journalist, Mónica \"Centellita\" Ochoa has interviewed some of the most well-known wrestlers in lucha libre, costume designers, and restaurant owners from around the globe to compile this must-have collection of recipes fit for hungry luchadores and their families.
Recipes include:
- Super Astro's six-pound Gladiator Torta
- Taya Valkyrie's sweet and savory Carne Asada
- Penta Zero M's zero fear Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers
- Tinieblas Jr.'s twist on Surf and Turf luchador-style
- WWE Hall of Famer Amy Dumas's vegan Tlacoyo de Nopal
and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eat Like a Luchador about?
From the ring to the kitchen, celebrate lucha libre with popular Mexican dishes offering a modern twist from iconic athletes, legends, and superstars in this one-of-a-kind cookbook for wrestling fans and aspiring chefs alike.
Lucha libre—or, professional Mexican wrestling—is the most popular sport in Mexico after soccer and has become an international pop culture phenomenon all over the world. This officially licensed cookbook with the Legends of Lucha Libre includes more than 50 favorite Mexican dishes with a modern-day twist from the sport's most celebrated luchadores and luchadoras including Solar, Super Astro, Penta Zero M, Lady Maravilla, and more. Also included are fun stories and facts on championship details and family legacies, dozens of photos of wrestlers in the ring and in the kitchen, and illustrations of delicious food.
Written by Mexico's leading female lucha libre journalist, Mónica \"Centellita\" Ochoa has interviewed some of the most well-known wrestlers in lucha libre, costume designers, and restaurant owners from around the globe to compile this must-have collection of recipes fit for hungry luchadores and their families.
Recipes include:
- Super Astro's six-pound Gladiator Torta
- Taya Valkyrie's sweet and savory Carne Asada
- Penta Zero M's zero fear Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers
- Tinieblas Jr.'s twist on Surf and Turf luchador-style
- WWE Hall of Famer Amy Dumas's vegan Tlacoyo de Nopal
and more!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Eat Like a Luchador?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Cookery / food and drink / food writing / cookbooks > Cooking for parties and special occasions
Where can I read a sample of Eat Like a Luchador?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780762497386
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Eat Like a Luchador?
Mónica Ochoa,Running Press Adult
Who is the Publisher of the book Eat Like a Luchador?
Running Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Eat Like a Luchador is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780762497386) and ebook(ISBN 9780762497393)
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