Food & Drink

Top 10 Famous food Varieties in Mexico

From the vivid wall paintings at Bonampak to the mighty temples of Chichén Itzá, the sheer variety of archaeological sites in Mexico is astounding, so is the abundant variety of food, which are traditionally Mexican.

1. Guacamole

Consisting mainly of Avосаdо, Guacamole is a blend of herbs, spices, and ingredients depending on your taste buds, it could be sweet and tangy or spicy.

Fresh guacamole bowl. 

2. Tortilla & Taco

The tortilla is considered as one of the staple Mexican dishes that is produced from wheat flour or corn. Folded tortillas are used to make taco which is a snack that is stuffed with different tasty fillings.

Mexican pork tacos with vegetables and salsa. Tacos al pastor on wooden blue rustic background.

3. A La Veracruzana

This entails cooking fish or seafood in a tomato sauce enlivened with olives, capers, and chilies. This tangy, spicy complement is popular with shrimp and red snapper.

Huachinango a la Veracruzana – Veracruz-Style Red Snapper classic fish dish from Veracruz, Mexico.

4. Nachos

Nachos are triangles of tortilla that has been deep fried until crispy and topped with a variety of spicy tomato, pepper mixture, and grated cheese.

lose up view of chicken nacho tortilla with cream sauce 

5. Chicken Tortilla Soup

This is a favourite comfort food which consists of chicken breasts, corn, beans, and other delicious spices which are simmered in a pot for several hours.

Bowl of Tortilla Soup

6. Chicken Fajita

Fajitas were traditionally made with grilled steak, which is quickly seared on a griddle or grill, sliced and served with peppers, onions, and tortillas.

Chicken fajitas with grilled onions and bell peppers and serve with flour tortillas on rural wooden board

7. Smoky Shredded Pork Tacos

This dish, widely known as “Mexican pork chilli” is liked by many due to its smoky barbecue flavour. It is served in crunchy tortilla shells with well-ripped avocado slices.

8. Huevos Rancheros

This dish consisting of lightly fried tortillas and fried eggs is topped with several interesting ingredients. Especially fresh homemade salsa is used to garnish the dish and served with refried beans or known as frijoles refritos, slices of avocado, fried potatoes, native herbs along with extra chilli and peppers on the side.

Mexican food: huevos rancheros close-up on a plate on the table.

9. Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Are made with a white cream sauce, served with crisp tortillas and Mexican rice and can be also served with guacamole or sour cream.

Authentic Mexican swiss enchiladas with green creamy sauce and melted cheese

10. Churros

The Mexican version of doughnuts, these fried strips of dough are crisp and sweet, thanks to their coating of cinnamon sugar.

Churros with sugar and chocolate sauce

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