{"id":424,"date":"2025-09-11T15:03:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/?p=424"},"modified":"2025-09-11T15:14:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:14:08","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-mexican-food-36-must-try-dishes-and-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/11\/the-ultimate-guide-to-mexican-food-36-must-try-dishes-and-drinks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Mexican Food: 36 Must-Try Dishes and Drinks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Some links are affiliate links. They help support our travel guide work while giving you the same price.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hey there, food lovers! If you\u2019re planning a trip to Mexico or just dreaming about its incredible cuisine, you\u2019re in for a treat. After spending months exploring Mexico\u2019s vibrant streets, bustling markets, and cozy taquer\u00edas, I\u2019ve fallen head over heels for its food. Mexican cuisine is so much more than what you might find at a Tex-Mex joint back home\u2014no offense to nachos, but the real deal is on another level. From soft corn tacos to smoky mezcal, this guide covers 36 of the best Mexican foods and drinks you <em>have<\/em> to try. I\u2019ve added my personal favorites, insider tips, and a sprinkle of cultural history to make your culinary journey unforgettable. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428498\"><strong>The Ultimate Guide to Mexican Food: 36 Must-Try Dishes and Drinks<\/strong>. 1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428499\">Why Mexican Food is Special 1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428500\">The Best Mexican Foods. 1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428501\">1. Tacos. 1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428502\">2. Tortas. 2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428503\">3. Tostadas. 2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428504\">4. Enchiladas\/Enmoladas. 2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428505\">5. Mole. 2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428506\">6. Pozole. 2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428507\">7. Flautas. 3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428508\">8. Quesadillas. 3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428509\">9. Huitlacoche. 3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428510\">10. Churros. 3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428511\">11. Sopa Azteca. 3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428512\">12. Sopes. 3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428513\">13. Gorditas. 4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428514\">14. Chilaquiles. 4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428515\">15. Elotes. 4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428516\">16. Dorilocos. 4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428517\">17. Enfrijoladas. 4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428518\">18. Tamales. 4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428519\">19. Chile Relleno. 5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428520\">20. Chile en Nogada. 5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428521\">21. Huaraches. 5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428522\">22. Tlacoyos. 5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428523\">23. Tlayudas. 5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428524\">24. Machetes. 5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428525\">25. Papas con Valentina. 5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428526\">The Best Mexican Drinks. 6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428527\">26. Mezcal 6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428528\">27. Tequila. 6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428529\">28. Oaxaca Hot Chocolate. 6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428530\">29. Agua Frescas. 6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428531\">30. Horchata. 6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428532\">31. Tejate. 6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428533\">32. Tepache. 6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428534\">33. Pulque. 7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428535\">34. Aguamiel 7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428536\">35. Atole. 7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428537\">36. Ponche. 7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428538\">Tips for Exploring Mexican Street Food. 7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_Toc208428539\">Final Thoughts. 7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428499\">Why Mexican Food is Special<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mexican food is a love letter to flavor, tradition, and community. At its heart is corn, the lifeblood of the cuisine. The ancient Mesoamericans believed humans were created from corn, and honestly, after tasting a fresh tortilla, I get why\u2014it\u2019s pure magic. Corn is ground with limestone to make <em>masa<\/em>, a dough that forms the base of tacos, tamales, and so much more. But it\u2019s not just about corn. Mexican food is a fusion of indigenous ingredients like chiles, cacao, and avocados with Spanish influences like pork and cheese. The result? A cuisine that\u2019s bold, diverse, and deeply tied to Mexico\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I love most is how accessible it is. Whether you\u2019re at a street cart paying 20 pesos for a taco or dining at a fancy restaurant, the flavors are always vibrant. Plus, Mexican food is customizable\u2014you can spice it up or keep it mild, go veggie or meaty. It\u2019s food for everyone. So, grab a napkin (you\u2019ll need it), and let\u2019s explore the 36 best Mexican foods and drinks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428500\">The Best Mexican Foods<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428501\">1. Tacos<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Mexico-City\/Historic-Center-Food-Tour-in-Mexico-City\/d628-7119P1?pid=P00154098&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"196\" data-id=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tacos-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-426\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Tacos<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Mexico-City\/Historic-Center-Food-Tour-in-Mexico-City\/d628-7119P1?pid=P00154098&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tacos2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-427\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Tacos<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If Mexico had a food mascot, it\u2019d be the taco. Forget those hard-shell tacos you find abroad\u2014real Mexican tacos are soft, warm corn tortillas filled with pure deliciousness. They come in all sizes, from tiny <em>al pastor<\/em> tacos you pop in your mouth to larger ones that make a full meal. The fillings? Endless. Here are some classics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Al pastor<\/strong>: Think spit-roasted pork with Middle Eastern roots, topped with pineapple, onions, and cilantro. It\u2019s sweet, savory, and a must-try.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carne asada<\/strong>: Grilled beef with a smoky char, often served with salsa and guacamole.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flor de calabaza<\/strong>: Squash blossoms for a delicate, veggie-friendly option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fish tacos<\/strong>: Crispy battered fish with slaw and a squeeze of lime, especially popular in coastal areas like Baja.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nopales<\/strong>: Grilled cactus pads, tangy and surprisingly meaty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carnitas<\/strong>: Slow-cooked pork that melts in your mouth, often using every part of the pig.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Head to a <em>taquer\u00eda<\/em> with a <em>trompo<\/em> (spinning spit) for the freshest <em>al pastor<\/em>. In Mexico City, try <strong>Taquer\u00eda El Califa de Le\u00f3n<\/strong> for a legendary taco experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428502\">2. Tortas<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Mexico-City\/Historic-Center-Food-Tour-in-Mexico-City\/d628-7119P1?pid=P00154098&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tortas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-429\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tortas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Mexico-City\/Historic-Center-Food-Tour-in-Mexico-City\/d628-7119P1?pid=P00154098&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"279\" height=\"181\" data-id=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tortas1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-430\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Tortas<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tortas are Mexico\u2019s answer to the sandwich, but way more epic. These massive buns are stuffed to the brim with ingredients like breaded chicken (<em>milanesa<\/em>), avocado, cheese, and spicy chipotle sauce. The king of tortas is the <em>Cubana<\/em>, a beast loaded with ham, pork, cheese, avocado, and more. It\u2019s a meal for when you\u2019re <em>starving<\/em>. My go-to is a <em>cochinita pibil<\/em> torta\u2014slow-cooked Yucat\u00e1n pork with pickled onions. You\u2019ll find tortas at markets for 30\u201360 pesos, and they\u2019ll keep you full for hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428503\">3. Tostadas<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tostadas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-434\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Mexico-City\/Historic-Center-Food-Tour-in-Mexico-City\/d628-7119P1?pid=P00154098&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"876\" height=\"720\" data-id=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tostadas1.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tostadas1.avif 876w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tostadas1-300x247.avif 300w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tostadas1-768x631.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Crispy fried tortillas topped with fresh ingredients\u2014that\u2019s a tostada. They\u2019re like an open-faced taco, crunchy and piled high with goodies like shrimp, avocado, or shredded chicken. In Mexico City\u2019s Coyoac\u00e1n Market, <strong>Tostadas Coyoac\u00e1n<\/strong> serves unforgettable versions, especially the octopus (<em>pulpo<\/em>) or chicken with mole. The lime and chili kick makes every bite pop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428504\">4. Enchiladas\/Enmoladas<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" data-id=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Enchiladas-or-Enmoladas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-433\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Enchiladas-or-Enmoladas1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-432\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enchiladas are corn tortillas rolled around fillings like chicken or cheese, then smothered in sauce. The classic is a red tomato-based sauce, but I\u2019m obsessed with <em>enmoladas<\/em>, which swap tomato for rich, chocolatey <em>mole<\/em>. Both are topped with cheese and cream for extra decadence. They\u2019re a staple at breakfast or lunch, and you can find them everywhere from street stalls to upscale restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428505\">5. Mole<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mole.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-437\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" data-id=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mole1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-438\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mole (pronounced <em>mo-lay<\/em>) is Mexico\u2019s culinary crown jewel. This complex sauce blends chiles, spices, nuts, and sometimes chocolate for a flavor that\u2019s smoky, sweet, and savory all at once. <em>Mole poblano<\/em>, with its hint of cacao, is the most famous, often served over chicken or as the base for <em>enmoladas<\/em>. Making it from scratch is a labor of love\u2014think hours of stirring and blending ingredients like raisins, garlic, and sesame seeds. If you\u2019re not up for cooking, grab a jar of mole paste at a market and mix it with broth. Trust me, mole will steal your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Mexico-City\/Historic-Center-Food-Tour-in-Mexico-City\/d628-7119P1?pid=P00154098&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\"><strong>Book a Food tour in Mexico<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428506\">6. Pozole<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pozole.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-440\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"292\" height=\"173\" data-id=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pozole1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-441\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pozole is a hearty soup that warms you from the inside out. It\u2019s made with hominy (dried corn kernels), meat (usually pork or chicken), and a rich broth. You can choose red (<em>rojo<\/em>) with chiles or green (<em>verde<\/em>) with tomatillos. Vegetarian versions exist in places like Mexico City\u2019s hip veggie spots. Customize it with radishes, lettuce, and a squeeze of lime. On a chilly evening, nothing beats a steaming bowl of pozole with a side of tostadas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428507\">7. Flautas<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flautas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-443\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Flautas1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-444\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Flautas are rolled corn tortillas stuffed with fillings like potato, beans, or shredded pork, then fried until crispy. The name means \u201cflutes\u201d because of their shape. They\u2019re often topped with lettuce, cream, and cheese. I find potato flautas a bit plain, but a pork flauta dipped in spicy salsa is pure heaven. They\u2019re a great snack or light meal, especially at street markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428508\">8. Quesadillas<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Quesadillas.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Quesadillas.webp 1000w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Quesadillas-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Quesadillas-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"299\" height=\"168\" data-id=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Quesadillas1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-446\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food\u2014corn tortillas stuffed with melty cheese (<em>queso<\/em>). You can keep it simple or add fillings like <em>flor de calabaza<\/em> or chorizo. Look for blue corn quesadillas for an extra flavor boost; they\u2019re somehow richer and nuttier. My favorite breakfast? A blue corn quesadilla with Oaxaca cheese at a street stall, paired with a strong coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428509\">9. Huitlacoche<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"279\" height=\"181\" data-id=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Huitlacoche.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-447\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"570\" data-id=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Huitlacoche.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Huitlacoche.webp 900w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Huitlacoche-300x190.webp 300w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Huitlacoche-768x486.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Huitlacoche, or corn smut, might sound weird, but it\u2019s a vegetarian gem. This edible fungus grows on corn and has a mushroomy, earthy flavor. I love it stuffed in quesadillas with cheese\u2014it\u2019s like Mexico\u2019s version of a truffle. If you\u2019re in a market, ask for a <em>huitlacoche<\/em> taco or quesadilla to try this unique ingredient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428510\">10. Churros<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Churros.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-450\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"299\" height=\"168\" data-id=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Churros1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-451\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Churros are Mexico\u2019s sweet treat, crispy fried dough dusted with cinnamon sugar. Dip them in thick hot chocolate, caramel-like <em>cajeta<\/em>, or condensed milk for maximum indulgence. In Mexico City, <strong>Churrer\u00eda El Moro<\/strong> is a must-visit. The Condesa location is perfect for people-watching, while the Z\u00f3calo branch feels like stepping into a bustling diner. Be ready for a line\u2014it\u2019s worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428511\">11. Sopa Azteca<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"619\" data-id=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sopa-Azteca.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sopa-Azteca.webp 928w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sopa-Azteca-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sopa-Azteca-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sopa-Azteca1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-452\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sopa Azteca, or tortilla soup, is a tomato-based delight packed with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, and sometimes chicken. It hails from Tlaxcala, near Mexico City, and makes a perfect starter. The balance of tangy broth and crunchy toppings is addictive. I could eat it every day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428512\">12. Sopes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"279\" height=\"180\" data-id=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sopes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-455\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"178\" data-id=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sopes1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-456\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sopes are thick, round corn bases topped with beans, meat, or veggies. They\u2019re like mini tacos but heartier, often served as an appetizer. My favorite is topped with <em>flor de calabaza<\/em> and cheese\u2014simple yet divine. Order a few for a filling meal at any street food stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428513\">13. Gorditas<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gorditas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-458\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gorditas1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-459\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gorditas are \u201cchubby\u201d corn patties (hence the name) stuffed or topped with ingredients like mushrooms, <em>nopales<\/em>, or pork. They\u2019re cheap, cheerful, and widely available. I love them with beans and cheese for a quick, satisfying bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428514\">14. Chilaquiles<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-15 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chilaquiles.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-461\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" data-id=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chilaquiles1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-460\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chilaquiles are my brunch obsession. Fried tortilla chips are tossed in red (<em>roja<\/em>) or green (<em>verde<\/em>) salsa, then topped with cheese, cream, and onions. Add an egg or chicken for extra protein, or keep it <em>sencilla<\/em> (simple). In trendy Mexico City neighborhoods like Condesa, you\u2019ll pay around 100 pesos at a caf\u00e9, but local stalls offer them for as little as 35 pesos. Pair with a flat white for the ultimate weekend vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428515\">15. Elotes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-16 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"619\" data-id=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sopa-Azteca-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sopa-Azteca-1.webp 928w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sopa-Azteca-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sopa-Azteca-1-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sopa-Azteca1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-463\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Elotes are corn on the cob slathered with mayo, chili powder, and cheese. Called <em>esquites<\/em> when served off the cob in a cup, they\u2019re the ultimate street food snack. For 20 pesos, you get a messy, delicious treat that\u2019s low on nutrition but high on flavor. Grab one from a vendor and embrace the mess!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428516\">16. Dorilocos<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-17 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"310\" height=\"163\" data-id=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dorilocos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dorilocos.jpg 310w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dorilocos-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dorilocos1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-466\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, confession: Dorilocos aren\u2019t my thing, but they\u2019re a beloved Mexican snack, so I\u2019ll give them their due. Picture a bag of Doritos sliced open and stuffed with Cheetos, peanuts, hot sauce, veggies, and more. It\u2019s a chaotic flavor explosion. I tried sharing one with friends and couldn\u2019t finish it, but locals love it. Try it and let me know what you think!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428517\">17. Enfrijoladas<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-18 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Enfrijoladas-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Enfrijoladas-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Enfrijoladas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Enfrijoladas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Enfrijoladas-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Enfrijoladas.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Enfrijoladas1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Enfrijoladas1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Enfrijoladas1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Enfrijoladas1-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enfrijoladas are like enchiladas but topped with a creamy black bean sauce. Often served with eggs and cheese, they\u2019re a hearty breakfast, especially in Oaxaca. They\u2019re rich, comforting, and perfect for starting your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428518\">18. Tamales<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-19 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tamales.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tamales.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tamales-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tamales-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tamales1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tamales1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tamales1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tamales1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tamales1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tamales are a Mexican classic, dating back thousands of years. Steamed corn dough (<em>masa<\/em>) is wrapped in a corn husk and filled with chicken, mole, or sweet ingredients like guava. You\u2019ll hear vendors on bikes shouting \u201c\u00a1Tamales!\u201d in the morning. Grab a hot one for breakfast\u2014they\u2019re best fresh. Sweet pink tamales are a fun twist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428519\">19. Chile Relleno<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-20 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chile-Relleno.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-472\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chile-Relleno1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chile-Relleno1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chile-Relleno1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chile-Relleno1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chile-Relleno1.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chile relleno is a large green chili stuffed with cheese or meat, battered, and fried, then served in a tomato sauce. It\u2019s hearty and indulgent, often paired with rice and beans. While the chili makes it sound healthy, the cheese and frying tip it into treat territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428520\">20. Chile en Nogada<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-21 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"299\" height=\"168\" data-id=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chile-en-Nogada.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-475\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"179\" data-id=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chile-en-Nogada1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-474\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This dish is a work of art. A poblano chili is stuffed with a fruity <em>picadillo<\/em> (minced meat with peaches and pears), draped in a creamy walnut sauce, and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. The red, white, and green colors mimic the Mexican flag, making it a patriotic favorite, especially in Puebla, where it was born. It\u2019s in my top three with mole and chilaquiles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428521\">21. Huaraches<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-22 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"163\" data-id=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Huaraches.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Huaraches.jpg 309w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Huaraches-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"361\" data-id=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Huaraches2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Huaraches2.webp 720w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Huaraches2-300x150.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Huaraches are oblong corn bases (named for their sandal-like shape) topped with beans, cheese, or <em>nopales<\/em>. They\u2019re thinner than sopes and common in Mexico City. Try them at a market for a quick, delicious bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428522\">22. Tlacoyos<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-23 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" data-id=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tlacoyos.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-479\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tlacoyos1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-480\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tlacoyos are like huaraches but stuffed with fillings like beans, cheese, or potato. They\u2019re topped with salsa and cheese for extra flavor. The cheese-filled ones are my favorite\u2014because, well, cheese. Find them at street stalls for a cheap, filling snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428523\">23. Tlayudas<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-24 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"184\" data-id=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tlayudas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tlayudas1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as \u201cMexican pizza,\u201d tlayudas are large, crispy tortillas topped or folded with beans, cheese, avocado, and salsa. They\u2019re a specialty of Oaxaca, where the food scene is unreal. In Mexico City, <strong>Casa de la Tlayuda<\/strong> serves great ones. Watch out for hidden pork fat if you\u2019re vegetarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428524\">24. Machetes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-25 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"278\" height=\"181\" data-id=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Machetes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-485\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Machetes1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-484\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" data-id=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Machetes2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-483\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" data-id=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Machetes4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-486\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Machetes are massive tortillas, nearly half a meter long, stuffed with fillings like <em>huitlacoche<\/em> or chicken. They\u2019re a specialty in Guerrero, near Mexico City\u2019s <strong>Biblioteca Vasconcelos<\/strong>. Try them at <strong>Los Machetes de Amparito<\/strong> and ask for two fillings to mix it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428525\">25. Papas con Valentina<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-26 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Papas-con-Valentina1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Papas-con-Valentina1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Papas-con-Valentina1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Papas-con-Valentina1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Papas-con-Valentina1.jpg 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" data-id=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Papas-con-Valentina.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-488\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These spicy potato chips are my guilty pleasure. Vendors drizzle crispy chips with Valentina hot sauce for a fiery, addictive snack. Ask for \u201c<em>un poco m\u00e1s<\/em>\u201d if you want extra heat. You\u2019ll find them everywhere, and they\u2019re perfect for munching on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428526\">The Best Mexican Drinks<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428527\">26. Mezcal<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-27 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"184\" data-id=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mezcal.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-490\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mezcal1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-491\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mezcal is the smoky cousin of tequila, made from roasted agave in Oaxaca. It\u2019s gaining global fame, and for good reason\u2014it\u2019s complex and bold. Visit an Oaxaca plantation to see the process and sample flavors like <em>tobal\u00e1<\/em> or <em>espad\u00edn<\/em>. I\u2019m not a huge fan of the smokiness, but it\u2019s a must-try for spirit lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428528\">27. Tequila<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-28 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"162\" data-id=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tequila.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tequila.jpg 311w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tequila-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"343\" height=\"147\" data-id=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tequila1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tequila1.jpg 343w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tequila1-300x129.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No Mexican food guide is complete without tequila. Made from blue agave, it\u2019s best sipped in the town of Tequila, Jalisco. Take the <strong>Tequila Express<\/strong> train from Guadalajara for a scenic ride through agave fields with unlimited tequila tastings. \u00a1Salud!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428529\">28. Oaxaca Hot Chocolate<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-29 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"392\" data-id=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oaxaca-Hot-Chocolate1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oaxaca-Hot-Chocolate1.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oaxaca-Hot-Chocolate1-300x163.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oaxaca-Hot-Chocolate.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-495\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mexican hot chocolate is rich, thick, and often made with water instead of milk, a nod to its pre-Hispanic roots. Oaxaca is the birthplace of cacao, so it\u2019s the place to try it. At <strong>Tierra Garat<\/strong> in Mexico City, order the chili-spiced version for a kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428530\">29. Agua Frescas<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-30 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" data-id=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Agua-Frescas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-497\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"319\" height=\"158\" data-id=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Agua-Frescas1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Agua-Frescas1.jpg 319w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Agua-Frescas1-300x149.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These \u201cfresh waters\u201d are fruity, non-alcoholic drinks sold everywhere. Favorites include tamarind, hibiscus (<em>jamaica<\/em>), guava, and lemon-chia. They\u2019re perfect for cooling off on a hot day and often come with a meal for a few extra pesos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428531\">30. Horchata<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-31 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Horchata.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-498\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"150\" data-id=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Horchata1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Horchata1.jpg 336w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Horchata1-300x134.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Horchata is a sweet, cinnamon-infused rice milk that\u2019s technically an <em>agua fresca<\/em>. It\u2019s refreshing but sugary, so it\u2019s a treat. Dating back to the 13th century, it\u2019s one of Mexico\u2019s oldest drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428532\">31. Tejate<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-32 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"156\" data-id=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tejate.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tejate.jpg 324w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tejate-300x144.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"192\" data-id=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tejate1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-502\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tejate is a creamy, cocoa-corn drink from Oaxaca, like a cold chocolate shake. It\u2019s rich and slightly grainy, perfect for a hot afternoon. You\u2019ll find it in markets or specialty caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428533\">32. Tepache<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-33 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tepache.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tepache1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-504\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tepache is fermented pineapple peel with cinnamon and brown sugar, giving it a sweet, slightly boozy tang. It\u2019s like a Mexican kombucha and widely available at street stands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428534\">33. Pulque<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-34 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pulque.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-506\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"150\" data-id=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pulque1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pulque1.jpg 336w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pulque1-300x134.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulque is a milky, slightly alcoholic drink made from maguey sap. It\u2019s an acquired taste\u2014lumpy and funky\u2014but I love the fruity versions like berry. Visit a <em>pulquer\u00eda<\/em> in Mexico City for flavors like chocolate or mango.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428535\">34. Aguamiel<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-35 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aguamiel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aguamiel.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aguamiel-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" data-id=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aguamiel1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-509\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aguamiel2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-508\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Aguamiel is unfermented pulque, straight from the agave plant. It\u2019s sweet, refreshing, and rare, but I found it at a Xochimilco market. If you spot it, give it a try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428536\">35. Atole<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-36 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" data-id=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Atole.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Atole2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-511\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Atole is a warm, thick corn-based drink, perfect for chilly mornings. Flavors like chocolate or guava pair beautifully with tamales for a classic Mexican breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428537\">36. Ponche<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-37 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"298\" height=\"169\" data-id=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ponche.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-512\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"284\" height=\"177\" data-id=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/cardinals.highflags.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ponche1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-513\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ponche is a festive Christmas punch, like mulled wine but served cold. Stewed fruits, cinnamon, and hibiscus give it a cozy, spicy flavor. Grab a cup at a holiday market in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428538\">Tips for Exploring Mexican Street Food<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Join a food tour<\/strong>: For a guided experience, try a taco and mezcal crawl in Mexico City or a market tour in Oaxaca. Check out <strong>Eat Like a Local<\/strong> for authentic tours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn basic Spanish<\/strong>: Phrases like \u201c<em>sin carne<\/em>\u201d (without meat) or \u201c<em>poco picante<\/em>\u201d (less spicy) will help you order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carry cash<\/strong>: Most street vendors don\u2019t take cards, so have small bills (20\u201350 pesos) handy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trust the crowds<\/strong>: Stalls with long lines are usually the best\u2014they\u2019re busy for a reason!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Try everything<\/strong>: Don\u2019t shy away from unfamiliar dishes like <em>huitlacoche<\/em> or <em>tlacoyos<\/em>. You might discover a new favorite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_Toc208428539\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mexican food is a celebration of flavor, culture, and history. From the humble taco to the intricate <em>chile en nogada<\/em>, every dish tells a story. Whether you\u2019re wandering the colorful streets of Oaxaca or sipping hot chocolate in Mexico City, you\u2019re in for a culinary adventure. I hope this guide inspires you to dive into Mexico\u2019s food scene with an open mind and an empty stomach. \u00a1Buen provecho!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--38\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Mexico-City\/Historic-Center-Food-Tour-in-Mexico-City\/d628-7119P1?pid=P00154098&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\"><strong>Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some links are affiliate links. They help support our travel guide work while giving you the same price. Hey there, food lovers! 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