McCormick Cilantro Leaves have a bright, citrusy flavor that's perfect for Mexican, Middle Eastern and Asian dishes. We harvest the cilantro at peak freshness then dry it within hours for the best flavor. One of the worlds most widely used herbs, cilantro is at home in the kitchens of China, Southeast Asia, Mexico, South America, the Middle East, India and northern Africa. It has a distinctive pungent flavor with a citrusy, peppery taste. In Asian cuisines, cilantro is used in curry pastes, stir-fries and soups. So versatile, cilantro is also essential to Mexican and Southwestern dishes like guacamole, salsa, rice, fajitas and tacos. To preserve the flavor of cilantro in cooked dishes, add it towards the end of the cooking time.