Famous Food in Mexico: 5 Dishes to Try

What to eat in Mexico, and what each dish is.

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Quick answer

The food to try in Mexico includes Tacos al Pastor, Mole Negro, Chiles en Nogada and 2 more.

Best time to visit Mexico: November – April.

Tacos al Pastor

Pork marinated in achiote and chillies, slow-roasted on a vertical spit then shaved onto small corn tortillas with raw onion, cilantro and pineapple. The taquero's technique is performance art.

Mole Negro

30+ ingredients including dried chillies, chocolate and spices ground and slow-cooked for two days. The result coats turkey or chicken with extraordinary depth — eat it with a stack of handmade tortillas.

Chiles en Nogada

Poblano chillies stuffed with picadillo, covered in walnut cream and pomegranate seeds in the Mexican flag colours. Available August–October exclusively in Puebla and Mexico City.

Tlayuda

A large crispy tortilla with black bean paste, Oaxacan string cheese, tasajo beef and avocado — Oaxacan street food that delivers enormous flavour, eaten folded at a market stall.

Elote (Street Corn)

Corn slathered with mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, lime and chilli powder — found at every street cart. A bite that perfectly encapsulates Mexico's approach to flavour: bold, bright and unapologetic.

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Mexico food questions

What is the most famous food in Mexico?

Tacos al Pastor is the dish most travellers start with. Pork marinated in achiote and chillies, slow-roasted on a vertical spit then shaved onto small corn tortillas with raw onion, cilantro and pineapple.

What should I eat in Mexico?

Try Tacos al Pastor, Mole Negro, Chiles en Nogada, Tlayuda, Elote (Street Corn).

Is it easy to find vegetarian food in Mexico?

Tell us about dietary needs when you book. Trripah plans meals and restaurant stops around vegetarian, Jain and other requirements.

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