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Antojitos -- traditional dish from Mexico
Street Food ★ 4.1

Antojitos

A family of inexpensive masa-based street foods sold from market stalls and fondas across Mexico, served with salsas, beans, cheese, and lime.

🇲🇽 Mexico · 📍 Nationwide, with strong traditions in Mexico City, Oaxaca, Puebla, Yucatán, Jalisco, Hidalgo, and Guanajuato
Camarones en Salsa de Tamarindo -- traditional dish from Mexico
Seafood ★ 4.1

Camarones en Salsa de Tamarindo

Camarones en Salsa de Tamarindo is a prawn dish from Mexico.

🇲🇽 Mexico
Chilate -- traditional dish from Mexico
Drinks & Beverages ★ 4.1

Chilate

Cold, sweet chocolate drink from the Costa Chica of Guerrero, made with cocoa, rice and cinnamon and served with buñuelos at village festivals.

🇲🇽 Mexico · 📍 Mexico (Guerrero — Costa Chica, Ayutla, Ometepec, Acapulco)
Chilorio -- traditional dish from Mexico
Meat & Grills ★ 4.1

Chilorio

Chilorio is a traditional pork dish from Mexico.

🇲🇽 Mexico
Ensalada Fruta -- traditional dish from Mexico
Salads & Sides ★ 4.1

Ensalada Fruta

Hailing from Mexico, Ensalada Fruta is a much-loved fruit salad.

🇲🇽 Mexico
Gringas -- traditional dish from Mexico
Street Food ★ 4.1

Gringas

Gringas is a street food from Mexico.

🇲🇽 Mexico
Mexican Chorizo -- traditional dish from Mexico
Meat & Grills ★ 4.1

Mexican Chorizo

Mexican Chorizo is one of the classic dishes in the sausage tradition of Mexico.

🇲🇽 Mexico
Mollete -- traditional dish from Mexico
Street Food ★ 4.1

Mollete

Mollete counts among the traditional food of Mexico, a sandwich locals hold dear.

🇲🇽 Mexico
Chintextle -- traditional dish from Mexico
Snacks & Appetizers ★ 4.0

Chintextle

Hailing from Mexico, Chintextle is a much-loved spread.

🇲🇽 Mexico · 📍 Oaxaca
Memela -- traditional dish from Mexico
Snacks & Appetizers ★ 4.0

Memela

Hailing from Mexico, Memela is a much-loved snack.

🇲🇽 Mexico
Mole Zacatecano -- traditional dish from Mexico
Snacks & Appetizers ★ 4.0

Mole Zacatecano

Hailing from Mexico, Mole Zacatecano is a much-loved sauce.

🇲🇽 Mexico