Did you know that Mexico eats the most tacos in the world and Norway eats the second most? Mexican cuisine has become a staple in countries all around the world. Although tacos are Mexico’s most popular food, there are other Mexican foods that are loved by many.
Keep reading to learn some of the most popular Mexican foods.
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Tamales
This is a traditional Mexican staple that is made out of corn dough. The dough is filled with different ingredients like chicken, pork, or plain veggies. Some tamales do not have meat and instead are filled with cheese or fruits.
Once the corn dough is filled with the food of choice the tamales are wrapped inside of a dried corn husk and steamed. Tamales can be enjoyed plain, with side dishes , or with your sauce of choice. You can check out recipeworkbook.com to learn how to make your own tamales at home.
Enchilada
You might recognize this name from a restaurant menu but have not ordered it yet because you’re not sure what it is. This is a large tortilla that is stuffed with beans, veggies, and a certain meat. The tortilla is rolled up and then a special sauce and cheese is put on top.
Then it goes into the oven in a baking pan until the cheese melts. You can eat this alone or with a side of guacamole and sour cream.
Cemita
This is a sandwich that is served on a sesame seed roll. It is filled with meat, peppers, avocado, onions, white cheese, red salsa, and an herb called papalo. These are very popular lunch meals because they are quick to make and you can choose whatever meat you prefer.
Chalupa
These are corn tortillas that are deep-fried and are slightly curved to hold in all of the ingredients. Usually, you choose your meat of choice (chicken, ground beef, or shredded pork) and add lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. You can also add some hot sauce and sour cream if you prefer.
If you like beans you can put a layer of refried beans as well.
Elote
This is well known as Mexican street corn. It is corn that is grilled on a skewer and then has a mix of crema, chili powder, and mayonnaise layered on it. Cotija cheese is sprinkled on top of the corn after the creamy mixture is slathered on it.
Which of These Most Popular Mexican Foods Will You Try?
Now that you know what some of the most popular Mexican foods are, you can venture out of the taco world and see which of the foods on our list above you want to try. As you can see there is a lot more to Mexican food than tacos and burritos.
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