Mexico City, What to Eat

Every single State in Mexico has its signature dishes, and the advantage of visiting  Mexico City is that you can have a taste of those dishes without leaving the capital. Here are a few plates you have to try while you are in Mexico:

·    Tacos: If you’ve never had a taco, shame on you. Probably this is the most famous of all Mexican dishes which consists of a meat or other products, such as beans, wrapped in a corn tortilla. Worldwide the most popular tacos are made of carne asada, chicken, and fish, but in Mexico you can find tacos made with beef’s intestines, tongue, heart, and even the eyes.

·    Birria: My favorite dish in the whole world. Birria is a spicy stew which can be made with many types of meat, but the best one is made with goat. This dish is typical from Jalisco.

·    Cochinita Pibil: Another of my personal favorites, this dish typical from Yucatan is made with pork seasoned in achiote. Cochinita Pibil is usually eaten in tacos.

·    Pozole: This famous stew, like Birria, can be made with many types of meet, but pork is usually the chosen meat and this is combined with hominy kernels (corn). The states of Jalisco and Guerrero are famous for their pozole.

·    Mole Poblano. Like its title implies this dish is Puebla’s specialty. Mole is made with chicken covered in a very special sauce which combines many flavors such as chocolate and chili peppers. Because of this mix of flavors, many tourists find its particular flavor strange.

I have just given you a small glimpse into the flavors of Mexico. You can find a list of Mexican dishes in English here, and in Cocina de Mexico you can take a look at many other wonderful dishes divided by region (in Spanish). For now though, let me recommend you some of my favorite restaurants in Mexico City where you can have the dishes I have listed above along with many other flavorful choices:

Arroyo       Enrique       Los Almendros       100% Natural                               Los 3 Caballos      Los Danzantes 

Of course street food vendors are a must, as well as “comida corrida” restaurants where you can have soup or salad, first course, main course, dessert, and a jar of flavored water for as little as $4.00 USD.

In the next blog I will give you a couple of easy Mexican Recipes so you can try them wherever you are so make sure to check back.

*In Restaurantes de Mexico you can find a list of restaurants by location and type of food.