Food of Mexico
59 traditional dishes · North America
Tacos al Pastor
Spit-roasted marinated pork in tortillas with pineapple.
📍 Mexico City
Barbacoa
Lamb slow-steamed in agave leaves in an earth pit.
📍 Central Mexico
Birria
Rich chilli-braised meat stew, also tucked into crispy tacos.
📍 Jalisco
Cochinita Pibil
Achiote-marinated pork slow-roasted in banana leaf.
📍 Yucatán
Chileajo
Chileajo is a beloved stew, traditional to Mexico.
Charanda
Hailing from Mexico, Charanda is a much-loved spirit.
Joven Tequila
Joven Tequila is a traditional spirit from Mexico.
Mole
Mole is one of the classic dishes in the sauce tradition of Mexico.
Mole Poblano
A complex chilli-and-chocolate sauce over turkey or chicken.
📍 Puebla
Aguachile
Raw shrimp cured in fiery lime and chilli water.
📍 Sinaloa
Berros Regionales
Rooted in Mexico, Berros Regionales is a salad enjoyed for generations.
Carne Asada
Citrus-marinated grilled beef chopped for tacos.
📍 Northern Mexico
Carnitas
Pork slow-cooked in its own fat until crisp and tender.
📍 Michoacán
Champurrado
Champurrado is a beloved other non-alcoholic beverages, traditional to Mexico.
Chiles en Nogada
Stuffed poblano under walnut sauce and pomegranate.
📍 Puebla
Esquites
Cup of corn kernels with mayo, lime, chilli and cheese.
📍 Nationwide
Frijoles Puercos Estilo Jalisco
Rooted in Mexico, Frijoles Puercos Estilo Jalisco is a snack enjoyed for generations.
Guacamole
Ripe avocado mashed with lime, chilli, onion and coriander.
📍 Nationwide
Pepita Con Tasajo
Hailing from Mexico, Pepita Con Tasajo is a much-loved stew.
Pozole
Hearty hominy soup topped with crunchy garnishes.
📍 Jalisco
Tacos
Tacos is a street food from Mexico.
Tinga
Shredded chicken in smoky chipotle-tomato sauce.
📍 Puebla
Tlayuda
Giant crisp tortilla topped Oaxacan style.
📍 Oaxaca
Torta
Mexican sandwich on a crusty roll, piled with fillings.
📍 Nationwide