French fries, something basic to start with and a common thing we see at all the fast food places and in Mexico City. If you go to the taco stands on the street and they have a fryer, chances are they are going to make you some papas a la francesa and put it as a side to your taco order. The first picture displayed here shows you a common sight for French fries with your taco. thrillist.com/Mexico City food scene And so here's a short video to get started on how to make good french fries. Jauja Cocina Mexicana is a great cooking teacher and she enunciates her Spanish very well. Don't forget to turn on the subtitles: Jauja Cocina Mexicana - Papas a la Francesa (0:41) papas blancas si viven en México pueden usar papas blancas (0:44) papas Russet y para quienes viven en Estados Unidos, yo les recomiendo usar papas Russet 1) (0:47) las pelamos (las papas) 2) (0:53) las introducimos en agua fría 3) (1:04) la rebanamos ... de poco menos un centímetro 4) (1:10) y...