Top 20 Most Popular Mexican Cuisine Of All Time

Most Popular Mexican Cuisine – México has one of the most diversified cuisines in the world, and Mexican cuisine appears to be one of the most popular. It is the result of a collection of old skills that are still used today, as well as a blend of pre-Hispanic native ingredients and European ingredients like cinnamon, wheat, cattle, milk, and cheese.

Mexican cuisine was designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2010 for its ritual practices, old knowledge, culinary methods, customs, and indigenous communal cultures.

Mexico is famous for its street markets, where you may find all kinds of unique and wonderful stuff. Every street market has its different food section that represents regional cuisine. You must eat in a street market if you ever visit this country; otherwise, you will be sadly disappointed!

Chocolate, chile (chili), guajolote (wild turkey), and maíz (corn) are four of the most important pre-Hispanic Mexican ingredients.

Mexico has long been one of the most top tourist locations in the world, attracting vacationers and foodies alike. If you’re lucky enough to be planning a vacation, use our list of the top 20 foods to try while you’re there to enjoy the best tastes and flavors the country has to offer.

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1. Chilaquiles

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Without a doubt, Chilaquiles is one of the most popular breakfasts in Mexico. Totopos are triangular fried or toasted corn tortilla pieces soaked in a red or green hot sauce and topped with shredded chicken, shredded beef, chorizo, and scrambled or sunny side up egg. It comes with fried beans on the side and is topped with fresh cheese, coriander, and sliced onion.

2. Huevos Rancheros (Ranch Eggs)

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Two ranchmen’s hats are represented here. It’s made with two fried corn tortillas, two sunny side up eggs, and fried beans all sprinkled with coriander and freshly ground black pepper before being soaked in red hot sauce.

3. Machaca (Shredded Dried Beef)

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In the northern part of México, this is one of the most popular Mexican cuisine. Machaca can be used in flautas, tacos, burritos, or just as a stew with tortillas, beans, or rice on the side. Machaca is just dried meat which has been shredded and seasoned. It’s absolutely delectable!

4.  Discada (Plow disc BBQ)

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Yes, it’s a meaty northern dish. Sausage, chorizo, ground meat, jalapeno pepper, bacon, ham, fat, and onion are all present. It’s all seasoned with thyme, cumin, celery, black pepper, oregano, bay leaf, black sauces, salt, rosemary, and a splash of dark beer, among other things. A plow disc which has been cured over wood is used to make this dish. It’s a classic dish served at family gatherings.

5. Tacos

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The taco has evolved into an art form, having become one of the most popular Mexican cuisine in the world. Many call it the “art of eating with a tortilla,” and tacos are a Mexican favorite. A corn tortilla can hold hundreds of different fillings! Beef steak, chorizo, flank steak, offal, al pastor, and hot and sweet marinated pork are the most common.

Fried brains, liver with onions, cattle eyes, bull testicles, escamoles, and a variety of other ingredients are stuffed into exotic tacos. Escamoles are ant larvae found only in the central and southern parts of Mexico. Because the larvae are only found once a year and harvesting them is a delicate process, this is an incredibly expensive dish — similar to caviar.

6. Burritos

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This is extremely popular in northern México, particularly in the states bordering the United States. A burrito is a flour tortilla rolled into a cylindrical shape and stuffed with various ingredients, most commonly a stew. The machaca burrito and the fried bean burrito with cheese are the most popular.

7. Menudo (Pork Stew)

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This is thought to have started decades before the conquest in Spain. According to Diego Granado’s The Art Book of Cozine, they used tripe pieces. Menudo is usually a seasoned soup made with corn kernels and beef tripe that can be served with or without grains. Pancita is another name for it.

8. Cochinita Pibil (Pibil Pork Stew)

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Cochinita Pibil, a slow-cooked shredded pork stew from the Yucatan Peninsula, is a southern delight. Achiote, orange juice, onion, and vinegar are used to marinate the meat, which is then cooked wrapped in banana leaves. It’s served with fresh habanero and marinated onion. You can try it in tacos, burritos, tortillas, and other dishes.

9. Tamales

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Tamales are a staple of Mexican cuisine. These can be eaten all day, every day, especially on Candelaria Day. It’s from pre-Hispanic America, and the indigenous tongue náhuatl means “wrapped.” These can be packed with any stew of your choice and covered in maize or banana leaves. Mole, shredded chicken or pork with green or red salsa, pepper with cheese, and yellow corn kernels are the most common.

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10. Quesadilla

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Quesadillas are corn or flour tortillas folded in half, packed with cheese or other contents, deep fried or grilled, and served warm. This is usually enjoyed by many Mexicans. A blue corn tortilla with Cochinita Pibil and, of course, cheese is shown in the picture.

11. Frijoles Puercos (Fried Beans)

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Pork beans are a popular choice. They’re a delectable combination of beans cooked with lard, chorizo, bacon, cheese, serrano peppers, and other hidden ingredients, making this a delicious dish.

12. Chile en Nogada (Nogada Pepper)

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This dish is based on a long-standing tradition. It’s made with a whole Poblano pepper filled with picadillo (ground meat, spices, and fruits), topped with pomegranate seeds and celery, and served with a walnut-based cream sauce. The city of Puebla has colors that are comparable to the Mexican flag.

13. Esquites (Corn Stew)

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Esquites are a tasty street dish that come in a variety of flavors depending on where you live in the country. Cream, mayonnaise, chili powder, lemon, butter, and cheese were used in the northern states. You can consume it in a cup or with a stick pierced through the whole corn. In the central-southern states, they are served with lemon chili spice or with cream and cheese, but not both. This is exceptionally tasty!

14. Aguachile (Chili Water)

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This is a typical meal from México’s western coast, specifically the state of Sinaloa. Dry meat was mixed with water and chilies (chiltepin chile) in pre-Hispanic cultures, according to history. They replaced beef with raw shrimp and added lime juice, avocado, coriander, cucumber, red onion, salt, and pepper in 1970.

15. Ceviche

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Ceviche is a famous South and Central American meal originated in Peru. Raw fish, onion, tomato, chiles, coriander, and lemon are always constants. Fish, shrimp, clams, octopus, crab, and snail are the most often used proteins.

16. Camarones a la Diabla (Deviled Shrimp)

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Lent, when seafood is eaten instead of meat, is one of Mexico’s most engrained traditions. Camarones a la Diabla is a must-try dish during the season. It’s made with a mix of chilies, including guajillo, chipotle, and arbol, and it’s incredibly spicy.

17.  Birria de Chivo (Goat Stew)

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This dish comes from the state of Jalisco and is seasoned with a mixture of chilies, seasonings, and salt. Consomé is a tomato-based sauce prepared from cooking fluids. Birria was originally made with goat, but it can now be made with lamb, hog, mutton, beef, chicken, veal, or fish.

Some birrias are cooked in covered pots at high heat, with the lid occasionally sealed with corn dough. Tatemadas are birrias that have been baked. Originally, the meat was wrapped in maguey pencas and baked, but this is a disappearing tradition.

18. Tlayuda

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This is one of the most popular Mexican cuisine, in the state of Oaxaca. It is a huge white maize tortilla (about 30 cm in diameter). It’s first fried on the griddle, then dried and crisped over the coals.

Lard, black beans, tasajo (dried pork meat), chorizo, and cheese make up a classic tlayuda, which is served with water chili, avocado, sliced tomato, and, of course, mezcal with worm salt.

19. Caldo Azteca (Aztec Soup)

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This is a magnificent classic of Mexican cuisine, with strips of fried tortillas topped with chicken broth,  pepper, tomato, onion, garlic, and flavored with epazote and coriander, and topped with cheese, avocado, and sour cream. Aztec soup was formed in Tlaxcala as a mix of Mexican maize tortillas and the Spanish soup-making tradition.

20. Torta Ahogada (Drowned Baguette)

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In the state of Jalisco, this is the most common street food. It’s a sandwich prepared of birote bread packed with pork confit and dipped in a spicy sauce made with dried chiles, vinegar, tomato, and spices. They’re easy, spicy, and delicious!

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Final Thoughts

When you visit this lovely country, you should sample some delectable Mexican cuisine. We are confident that after eating them, they will make an unforgettable impact on your mind.

Mexican cuisine is diverse and delicious, both simple and tasteful. It is regarded as one of the world’s finest cuisines. Mexican cuisine range from the simple quesadilla (a warm tortilla filled with melted cheese) to the more complicated chicken in mole negro (an Oaxacan sauce prepared with dozens of hand-ground ingredients). 

Food is an important part of Mexican culture, and good food can be found at every price point and in any sort of establishment — from street vendors, bakeries, restaurants, markets and cafés

You should save this list of our highlighted cuisines for a complete and unforgettable experience. You will be disappointed if you miss out on one or two delicious delicacies.

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