Even if you’re a huge lover of Mexican food, there’s a good chance you haven’t heard of many classic Mexican dishes. After all, we’re talking about an entire country, so it makes sense that they’d have more to bring to the table than just burritos, tacos, and quesadillas. If you’re looking to educate yourself a bit more on the various dishes Mexico has to offer, keep reading!
Pozole
This spicy broth has a fair amount of meat and corn, paying tribute to the rich history of maize that goes back to Aztec culture. Although the broth itself comes in red, white, and green forms, there’s always a lot of meat inside. It’s also common to add avocado, chili, raw onion, and many other basic vegetables.
Tlayudas
Although this dish can be found all over Mexico, it’s considered to be the main dish of Oaxaca City. It’s essentially a large tortilla filled with beans, avocado, cheese, pork, steak, and chorizo. It’s similar to that of a burrito, but a lot more meat-based, and it can also be served and eaten with the tortilla opened up.
Chilaquiles
When it comes to breakfast and brunch in Mexico, you might come across a plate of chilaquiles. Imagine typical tortilla chips, but much smaller, and fried thoroughly. Unlike common nachos, chilaquiles are soaked and cooked into the salsa and immersed with its natural flavors. At the very end, cheese and cream gets sprinkled on top.
