Personally, I don’t use Mexican and Mediterranean oregano interchangeably for the same reason I don’t swap thyme for oregano: They’re just not the same, even if they do taste a little similar.

While Mexican oregano (Lippia graveolens) is similar in aroma and flavor to both common and Cuban oregano, it is not a cousin ...

She described Mexican oregano as being more robust than Italian or Mediterranean oregano and better suited to full-flavored chile-spiked dishes.

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Whereas common oregano — also called Greek or Mediterranean oregano — has a peppery, ... 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano. Crispy Fish Tacos. Neutral oil, such as grapeseed, for frying.