MEXICO
Mexico is a unique culinary destination with its cuisine and traditions dating back 9000 years ago. In fact, UNESCO named traditional Mexican cuisine an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
The food in Mexico varies by region. The articles below, explore the local food specialties in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Oaxaca.
In addition to the food, we also cover iconic Mexican drinks. You can read more about Tequila in Guadalajara. And, Mexican chocolate, coffee, and Mezcal in Oaxaca.
Savor the culturally vibrant flavors in these comprehensive Mexican food guides.
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Authentic Cooking Class in Oaxaca: Review
One reason we took a cooking class in Oaxaca was to understand the intricacies of Mexico’s most revered cuisine. The immersive experience at La Cocina Oaxaqueña cooking school offered exactly what we were looking for. A local market visit for culinary context, followed by cooking Oaxaca specialties in a local’s home. If you are considering…
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10 Best Food Tours in Mexico City To Spice Your Palate
Mexico City, with more than 23 million people, is the largest city in Central America. With that comes many neighborhoods each with their own unique identity and food culture. One of the best ways to taste the local food scene is to take one of the many Mexico City food tours. With a local guide,…
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Top 20 Best Foods in Mexico City (And 32 Restaurants To Have Them)
In Mexico City, the largest city in Mexico, all the country’s regional cuisines are represented and accessible. This makes Mexico City food unique with its diversity, quality, and availability. While exploring the local food specialties in Mexico, we were amazed by the richness and culinary diversity of Mexico City food. You can find cuisine from…
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7 of the Best Food Markets in Mexico City For Authentic Food
An exploration of Mexico City food markets should be part of any itinerary to Mexico’s capital. Markets in Mexico City are at the heart of the local culture – the places where the country’s colors, aromas, and flavors come alive. The famous Chilean poet Pablo Neruda said it best, “Mexico is in its markets.” And…
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Top 5 Mexican Snacks Box To Satisfy Your Latin Cravings – A Full Review
A Mexican snacks box delivers the rich culture of Mexico in a tasty subscription box. If you are looking to taste Mexico without traveling to the country, a delicious box of snacks is the perfect way. We discovered many of these snacks on our travels to the country and are excited to share them with…
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Top 10 Mezcalerias in Oaxaca For The Best Mezcal Experience
Mezcalerias Oaxaca, or mezcal bars in Oaxaca specializing in artisanal mezcal, can be found all over the city. This distilled agave smoky spirit represents the heart and soul of Oaxaca. This southern Mexican state, considered the “Capital of Mezcal” is home to about 70% mezcal production in the country. Oaxaca has the greatest diversity of…
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Food in Mexico – Top 15 Local Foods You Want to Have
The food in Mexico entered UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010. This means the food of Mexico is a culinary treasure worth preserving. Mexican cuisine is diverse with regional differences from the coasts to the mountains. The different cultures and communities all over the country influence the vibrant textures, flavors and…
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The 10 Best Mexican Cookbooks For Every Latin Kitchen
Mexican cookbooks featuring traditional and modern recipe interpretations can help you easily bring the fiery flavors to your dinner table. For a cuisine marked by regional variations, simple and complex cooking techniques, the voices of Mexican cookbook authors are especially resourceful. A few authors stand out when it comes to the best Mexican cookbooks and…
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10 Top Guadalajara Restaurants for Mexican Food – What to Eat and Where
The Guadalajara restaurant scene is representative of Mexico’s second city’s diverse culture, history and traditions. Home to Mariachi, tequila and the iconic birria dish, Guadalajara is a city with many facets. From fine dining to casual venues, there are restaurants in Guadalajara for every style and budget, to suit any taste or preference. While Jalisco…
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Oaxaca Mezcal Tour With Award Winning Geü Beez Distillery
Going on a mezcal tour in Oaxaca was one of the most fascinating experiences we had during our stay. Considered the “national spirit of Mexico”, mezcal has deep roots in Oaxaca, where it plays a vital role in daily life. Mezcal is traditionally made in small batches by families who have been making mezcal for…
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One of The Best Mexican Coffees – Finca Chelin Oaxaca Coffee Maker
Finca Chelin opened our eyes to the depth and nuances of Mexico coffee. While in Oaxaca, exploring the local specialties, we were intrigued by the coffee shops and cafes all over the city. Oaxaca is one of the most important regions for Mexican coffees. And to better understand Oaxaca coffee we had the opportunity to…
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Authentic Oaxaca Restaurant Guide: Top 14 Restaurants You Want to Try in Oaxaca
Oaxaca, the gastronomy capital of Mexico, has seen its restaurant scene growing in popularity in recent years. From street food, mom and pop eateries, to fine dining restaurants, Oaxaca offers a plethora of restaurants to choose from. To taste the best Oaxaca foods, use this Oaxaca restaurant guide we’ve put together after 6 months of…
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The Best Guide to Chocolate in Oaxaca
Chocolate is one of Mexico’s gastronomical gifts to the world. Oaxacan chocolate is arguably the most significant Mexican chocolate, prized by locals and part of daily life. While exploring the local food in Oaxaca, we were struck by the importance of cacao in the food and drink culture. Cacao beans have a long history in…
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20+ Must-Try Oaxaca Foods That Will Leave You Craving More
The food in Oaxaca is complex with strong indigenous roots from the Zapotec and Mixtec groups. After 6 months in Oaxaca, we share this Oaxaca food guide to help you navigate the traditional and local Oaxaca foods. From street stands, markets, and restaurants, you’ll find Oaxaca foods and snacks (antojitos) rich in history. Oaxaca has…
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Make The Best Authentic Tlayudas Oaxaca Style | Tlayuda Recipe
This tlayudas recipe is for an iconic Oaxaca street food that is easy to make at home. It is sometimes called Mexican pizza or Oaxaca style pizza and generally consists of four ingredients. Start with a crispy corn tortilla, cover it with refried black beans, add quesillo or Oaxaca cheese and top it off with…
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How to Enjoy Mezcal at El Cortijo One of The Oldest Mezcaleria Oaxaca
Mezcal is one of Mexico’s traditional agave-based spirits. Native to Oaxaca and rooted in history, mezcal is gaining popularity, particularly in the U.S. Being in Oaxaca and as mezcal novices meant that we had to learn about the magical mystery of mezcal from locals. El Cortijo Mezcaleria, one of the oldest Mezcaleria in Oaxaca was…
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The Best Authentic Mexican Guacamole Recipe (Easy and Creamy)
This authentic Mexican guacamole recipe is deliciously creamy and easy to make. With a fascinating ancient history and an exciting present, this is the best guacamole, ever. What is Mexican Guacamole? In its simplest form, guacamole is simply mashed avocados and spices. A dish with a long and rich history, guacamole comes from the Aztecs…
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Jericalla Recipe – Easy Mexican Dessert from Guadalajara To Make
This jericalla recipe is for an easy to make tasty Mexican dessert from Guadalajara. Made with milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and sugar, it is a delicious cross between flan and creme brulee. What is Jericalla? Jericalla is a traditional dessert from Guadalajara, Mexico. It is a cross between flan and crème brûlée. A relative of…
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15 Authentic Guadalajara Foods You Want to Have
Guadalajara foods include a wide variety of unique Mexican dishes. Tortas Ahogadas, Birria, Jericalla are local foods that you’ll only encounter in Guadalajara. And, to a certain extent, in Jalisco State. Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, and second city after Mexico City is famous for Tequila. This spirit distilled from agave plants originated north of…