List of Mexican dishes

The Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire occurred in the 16th century. The basic staples since then remain native foods such as corn, beans, squash and chili peppers, but the Europeans introduced many other foods, the most important of which were meat from domesticated animals, dairy products (especially cheese) and various herbs and spices, although key spices in Mexican cuisine are also native to Mesoamerica such as a large variety of chili peppers.

Antojitos

Street food in Mexico, called antojitos, is prepared by street vendors and at small traditional markets in Mexico.[1] Most of them include corn as an ingredient.

Cheese dishes
See also: Cheeses of Mexico

Egg dishes

Meat dishes

Beef dishes

Goat dishes

Pork dishes

Poultry dishes

Other meat and protein dishes
  • Barbacoa
  • Birria – a spicy stew from the state of Jalisco traditionally made from goat meat or mutton
  • Chapulines – toasted grasshoppers seasoned with salt & lime
  • Escamol – the edible larvae and pupae of ants
  • Pastel azteca
  • Puntas
  • Queso de Puerco, head cheese prepared with vinegar, garlic, oregano and black pepper, among others. Wheels are often sold covered in paraffin wax. Non dairy.
  • Discada

Moles, sauces, dips and spreads

Rice dishes

Seafood dishes

Soups and stews

Vegetable dishes

Desserts and sweets

Mexico's candy and bakery sweets industry, centered in Michoacán and Mexico City, produces a wide array of products.

Beverages

Non-alcoholic

Alcoholic

See also

References
  1. "Mexico City's best street food". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  2. "Menu in Progress: Anatomy of an Oaxacan Carniceria". Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  3. 10 Most Popular Mexican Desserts - TasteAtlas
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