10 most famous Mexican dishes (2024)

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Jul 19, 2022

Tacos

It's the most popular Mexican dish globally. Usually served with fillings like steak, chorizo, offal, etc.

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Chilaquiles

Fried or toasted corn tortilla topped with meats and scrambled eggs and served with red or green sauce.

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​Menudo

Also known as Pancita, it's a traditional soup made with tripe in broth with a red chili pepper base.

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Burritos

Cylindrically rolled flour tortilla with a variety of stuffings. Fried bean, machaca burritos are popular ones.

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Tamales

Corn based dough, filled with meats or beans and cheese, wrapped in banana leaves and cooked.

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Quesadilla

Made with corn tortillas stuffed with cheese or other ingredients. It's deep fried or grilled.

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Enchiladas

Corn tortillas dipped in sauce, filled with various stews, Served with sour cream, cheese, celery, etc.

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Chile en Nogada

Poblano pepper stuffed with a mix of meat, fruits, and spices. Topped with walnut-based cream sauce.

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Flan

Classic dessert. Creamy, orange-scented custard topped with golden syrup of caramelized sugar.

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Pescado Zarandeado

Fish fillets, roasted on a mangrove wood grill called 'Zaranda', seasoned with lemon and chili sauce.

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