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Dishes from Mexico
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Tacos al Pastor
Marinated spit-roasted pork on corn tortillas with pineapple, onion and coriander.
Barbacoa
Lamb slow-steamed in agave leaves in an earth pit.
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Enmoladas
Corn tortillas bathed in Oaxacan mole negro, rolled and topped with crumbled queso fresco, raw onion, and sesame seeds - a celebratory Oaxacan dish whose name means "in mole."
Cabrito
Whole-roast kid goat from northern Mexico, pit-barbecued for hours and served with tortillas and salsa verde in Monterrey and Saltillo.
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Antojitos
A family of inexpensive masa-based street foods sold from market stalls and fondas across Mexico, served with salsas, beans, cheese, and lime.
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Chilate
Cold, sweet chocolate drink from the Costa Chica of Guerrero, made with cocoa, rice and cinnamon and served with buñuelos at village festivals.
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