Mauricio Velázquez de León with Charlie Urrutia

Cook like a pro, read it like a comic! We're so excited to celebrate what just might be the most fun cookbook you've ever seen: Mauricio Velázquez de León's An Illustrated Guide to Tacos and Burritos.

It's a format that makes cooking immersive and intuitive, offering step-by-step illustrations for hundreds of authentic Mexican recipes--from classic Tacos Al Pastor to Mission-Style Burritos and tons of delicious salsas and condiments. Plus, dedicated sections for culinary storytelling.

Join the author on the Ivy's patio along with Charlie Urrutia from Baltimore's Farmers Market Supper Club, a grassroots organization specializing in themed, community gatherings in support of local agriculture.

Order AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO TACOS AND BURRITOS here!

MAURICIO VELÁZQUEZ DE LEÓN has been working in food and book publishing for more than 25 years. His food writing has appeared in Saveur, Escala, and Gourmet, and he has worked on four Lonely Planet guides and books. He is the founder of duopress and lives thousands of miles from his favorite taquería.

Charlie is a community builder, food advocate, and co-founder of the Baltimore-based Farmers Market Supper Club. With a deep passion for local agriculture and a natural talent for bringing people together, Charlie specializes in creating inclusive, creative spaces where strangers quickly become friends. Through themed events, grassroots collaborations, and interactive gatherings, Charlie champions a DIY food ethos that celebrates local home cooks and makes the culinary arts accessible to everyone.