Mexican Style Cooking is not just a single style. Mexico is a large country with many different styles of cooking coming from different regions and traditions around it. Over the centuries, the Spanish cooking combined with the Aztecs, Mayas and other regional natives have created a unique blend of cooking styles. The geographies of Mexico, its deserts, mountains, jungles, and coastal regions have also contributed to the variety of flavors found in Mexican foo. In addition, the various regions and states, individual cities, families have become famous for their creation of unique recipes even when preparing the same dish. Recipe variations exist depending on region, state, family traditions, or availability of local ingredients.