Mmm…Mexican food. Is there anything in the world more delicious? Each dish is filled with an explosion of scrumptious flavors. Whether you love cheesy, spicy, salty, or a mix of everything, Mexican cuisine has it all. Depending on where you go in the country, you will see different things on your plate. Enjoy a breakfast of huevos rancheros, and a meaty lunch of barbacoa (lamb) or chicharron. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can always try some crispy grasshoppers or palomitas (popcorn) with chile. And, it doesn’t end there. Delicious desserts range from dulce de leche to cactus fruit or Oaxacan cheese. If you get hungry between meals, snack on some classic guacamole, nachos, tacos, tortas(sandwich), or elote (corn on the cob). Enjoy your food with a Michelada (chile mixed with beer) or Agua de Jamaica (hibiscus juice). No matter what you try, you won’t be disappointed. In fact, you’ll want more!
Breakfast:
Huevos Rancheros eggs
Chilaquiles tortilla breakfast
Entrée:
Pozole meat stew
Menudo tripe soup
Meat:
Pork: Cochinita Pibil, Carnitas
Pavo Oriental (turkey casserole)
Chicharrón pork strips
Barbacoa lamb
Machaca meat
Grasshoppers
Seafood:
Chocolate clams, Dried Stingray
Ceviche, Lobster omelettes
Specialities:
Nachos
Enchiladas
Tacos, Tacos al pastor (slow roasted)
Quesadillas, Burritos
Tortillas: Tostadas (fried), tlayudas (pizza-like)
Frijoles refried beans
Sides:
Guacamole, Sour Cream
Salsas: Molé Poblano sauce, Pico de Gallo
Chillies: chilli peppers, chilli powder, chillies rellenos, fruit with chilli (!), habanero, jalapeño
Hiles en Nogada (chillies and walnut sauce)
Dessert:
Calaveras de Azúcar sugar skulls
Tortitas de Santa Clara shortbread biscuits
Camotes (sweet potato lollies)
Dulche de leche
Pastel de Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake)
Champurrado (choc based atole)
Cactus fruit, Oaxacan cheese
Snacks:
Chicle chewing gum
Gorditas street food
Popropo popcorn bar snacks
Elote corn on the cob
Tortas sandwich
Vero Mexican Candy
Beverages:
Agua de jamaica (hibiscus iced tea)
Spirits:
Tequila: Jose Cuervo, Don Julio, Casa Dragones
Margarita cocktails
Distilled Mezcal
Beer:
Corona, Dos Equis, Modelo Especial, Sol
Sueros (beer and salted lime juice)
Micheladas (chilli sauce and beer!)
Hana LaRock is originally from New York, though has called other places around the world her home for the last two years. She currently lives in South Korea as an English teacher and freelance travel writer. When she’s not working, she enjoys writing, reading, spending time with her dog, and of course, traveling. You can find her at www.hanalarockwriting.com.
