5 foods you must try on your visit to Mexico

 

5 Foods You Must Try On Your Visit to Mexico City

Mexico City is a grand place to visit. The country is generally known for its rich and diverse cultures, foods, and indigenous languages. Many foods which are now commonly available worldwide such as avocados, chocolates, and pumpkins originated from Mexico. Keto-friendly diets with good quality protein that help people reduce digestive and skin problems can also be found in Mexico city, such as the Mexican chocolate protein shake.

And likewise, low carbs snacks known for their power and effectiveness in preventing serious health conditions are readily available in the grand country. Mexico also boasts of soap operas, sports like soccer among many other notable landmarks. Taking a visit to Mexico is worth it, especially for sun-seekers and food lovers. 

And if you go on any other mission, ensure you sample the below unique foods before you leave the great country. You can find these special treaties from street food vendors, at popular marketplaces, and in many notable restaurants in the country. Consider getting these Mexico's nutritious dishes to have a feel of why the country always takes the lead worldwide as far as food is concerned.

Mexico Street Elote

Grilled Corn or corn kernels served in a cup isn't a new thing. But this Mexico corn called Elote is delightedly special and you'd find out the reason yourself as soon as you consume them. The corn is traditionally boiled and mostly served on a stick like ice cream. Apart from the fantastic taste of the corn itself which you'll enjoy, other abundant additions to the corn like salt, chili, powder, cheese, butter, etc will satisfy your taste buds with an unforgettable heavenly taste. You can easily find an elite vendor on nearly every street corner in Mexico to your advantage. 

Quesadillas

Another food that is worth trying out on your visit to Mexico is the Quesadillas. Generally, quesadillas refer to a folded tortilla, made with corn or wheat tortillas that have melted cheese carefully placed on the inside. There are lots of varieties of cheese used for making the Quesadillas and the most commonly used cheese is the Oaxaca cheese otherwise known as quesillo. 

The quesillo cheese is a mild strong cheese, similar to Mozzarella. Apart from the inserted cheese, Quesadillas usually contain other fillings like mushrooms, squash blossoms, or any other tasty vegetables. A common type of quesadillas you can easily find around Mexico City is the huitlacoche Quesadillas made with a corn fungus. Don't leave Mexico without trying out this treat; it will be a pleasure.

Chiles En Nogada

Besides the sweet taste and flavor of the Chiles en nogada, it's also identified as a  patriotic food, and it's notably recognized in Mexico's history. Chiles en nogada is a popular Mexican dish that has picadillo (a combination of sliced fruits, meats, and spices), filling the Poblano Chiles which is usually topped with nogada, a walnut-based cream sauce typically stored at room temperature. 

The poblano chiles are also topped with pomegranate seeds(mostly red).  This food is made in the three colors of the Mexican flag without sacrificing its satisfying taste.  The poblano chiles filled with the picadillo symbolizes the green color of the flag, the Nogada represents the white color while the pomegranate seeds likewise symbolize the red color of the Mexican flag. 

The food originates from Puelsla and history made us know that the treaty was first served to Don Augustin de Iturbide, a liberator and subsequent Emperor of Mexico. Therefore, the food is known to be patriotic, tasty, and delicious. Taking it will make your visit to Mexico more worthwhile.

Enchiladas

You'd find a wide variety of Enchiladas to choose from in Mexico. The enchiladas are made with a corn or flour tortilla and filled with many nutritious ingredients like meat, seafood, and vegetables. This special treat is mostly drizzled with chili sauce and then topped with garnishes. Mexicans usually take the enchiladas as breakfast but you'd undoubtedly find them anytime in Mexico city. 

Churros

Churro is a special sweet treat that contains a deep-fried dough, sprinkled with sugar making it more delicious. Particularly, churros originated from Spain but it is widely embraced by the Mexicans. There are no qualms you'd enjoy and embrace this food too. And if you want to enjoy them in a great way, then ensure you consume the fresh churros as stale churros can be rubbery.

Conclusion

Mexico is one of the world's most popular holiday destinations for many excursionists as it attracts lots of tourists worldwide. The city has many notable landmarks such as the Monumento de la revolución, El Angel, Catedral Metropolitana, and the Torre Latinoamericana which are worth exploring. But if you want to make your visit complete and memorable, try out the above-listed foods and you'll be eternally grateful you did. Bon appétit.