Cuisine in Mexico

Tacos

Representative dish wrapping meat, vegetables, and salsa in corn or wheat tortillas.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Tortillas, Beef or pork, Onions, Chili sauce

Mole Poblano

Rich sauce of chocolate and dozens of spices over chicken.

• Region: Puebla state
• Main ingredients: Chili, Cocoa, Nuts, Chicken

Chiles en Nogada

Independence Day specialty representing flag colors with pomegranate and walnut sauce.

• Region: Puebla state
• Main ingredients: Poblano chili, Ground meat, Walnut sauce, Pomegranate

Pozole

Soup of boiled corn kernels with meat and garnishes.

• Region: Jalisco state and others
• Main ingredients: Hominy (large corn), Pork, Radishes, Lettuce

Cochinita Pibil

Yucatán specialty of achiote-seasoned pork steamed in banana leaves.

• Region: Yucatán Peninsula
• Main ingredients: Pork, Achiote, Orange juice, Banana leaves

Enchiladas

Tortillas rolled with filling, covered with chili sauce and cheese, then baked.

• Region: Central highlands
• Main ingredients: Tortillas, Chicken, Chili sauce, Cheese

Barbacoa

Traditional dish of lamb wrapped in maguey leaves and steamed in ground.

• Region: Hidalgo state
• Main ingredients: Lamb, Maguey leaves, Herbs

Guacamole

Dip made from mashed avocado mixed with tomatoes and onions.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Avocado, Tomatoes, Cilantro, Lime

Ceviche a la Mexicana

Refreshing seafood dish of white fish cured in lime and tossed with tomatoes and chili.

• Region: Pacific and Caribbean coasts
• Main ingredients: White fish, Lime, Tomatoes, Chili

Menudo

Spicy soup of beef tripe and hominy corn. Considered hangover cure.

• Region: Northern region
• Main ingredients: Beef offal, Corn kernels, Chili powder