Top 20 Iconic Dishes in Mexico City, MX

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Tacos al Pastor

Marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit, served on corn tortillas with pineapple, onions, and cilantro.

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Tlacoyos

Thick, oval-shaped masa cakes stuffed with beans, fava beans, or cheese, topped with cactus salad and salsa.

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Tacos de Canasta

Steamed 'basket tacos' kept warm in a cloth-lined basket, typically filled with potato, beans, or chicharrón prensado.

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Tacos de Suadero

Tacos made with thinly sliced beef brisket that has been slow-cooked in fat until tender and then seared.

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Guajolota

The ultimate CDMX breakfast sandwich consisting of a tamal tucked inside a bolillo bread roll.

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Pambazo

Bread dipped in red guajillo chili sauce and filled with a mixture of potatoes and chorizo, then fried.

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Esquites

Toasted corn kernels simmered with epazote, served in a cup with lime, mayonnaise, chili powder, and cheese.

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Chilaquiles

Fried tortilla chips simmered in green or red salsa, topped with crema, crumbled cheese, onions, and eggs.

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Pozole

A robust hominy soup with pork or chicken, served with garnishes like radish, lettuce, lime, and oregano.

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Gorditas de Chicharrón

Thick corn masa pockets stuffed with pressed pork rinds and deep-fried until crispy on the outside.

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Tamales

Steamed masa dough wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves, containing savory fillings like salsa verde or mole.

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Machetes

Oversized quesadillas measuring over half a meter long, folded and filled with various stews and melted cheese.

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#13

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Churros

Fried dough pastries coated in sugar and cinnamon, traditionally enjoyed with a cup of thick Mexican hot chocolate.

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Barbacoa de Borrego

Sheep meat slow-cooked in an underground pit until tender, served with a side of savory consommé soup.

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Tacos de Tripa

Tacos filled with small intestines that have been boiled and then fried until exceptionally crispy.

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Sopa de Tortilla

A flavorful tomato and chili-based soup garnished with crispy fried tortilla strips, avocado, and crema.

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Tostadas de Tinga

Crunchy fried tortillas topped with shredded chicken slow-cooked in a smoky tomato and chipotle sauce.

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Mixiote

Pit-barbecued meat seasoned with chilies and spices, traditionally wrapped in the translucent skin of agave leaves.

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Caldo de Migas

A traditional working-class garlic soup made with day-old bread, pork bones, and dried red chilies.

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#20

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Tacos de Cabeza

Tacos made from various parts of a steamed cow's head, including cheek, tongue, and brains.