{"id":7621,"date":"2017-07-05T15:25:21","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T15:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/?p=7621"},"modified":"2024-03-11T20:56:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T20:56:15","slug":"7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/mexico\/7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico","title":{"rendered":"10 Delicious Foods to Eat While You’re in Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mexico isn\u2019t all sandy beaches and ancient ruins\u2014 it\u2019s also a hotspot for some of the best cuisine you\u2019ll ever taste! And trust us when we say that <\/span>authentic Mexican food<\/span> is so much more than just tacos and burritos (which are already delicious enough). You\u2019ll soon find that good food is serious business in Mexico. Your cruise to this foodie paradise will be a great chance to try some of their best flavors for yourself! From tasty street food made with fresh ingredients to delectable renditions of classic comfort dishes, you won\u2019t want to miss out on these 10 popular Mexican foods during your travels.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"carnival<\/p>\n

Mexican Birria<\/strong>
\nThough birria has always been a staple of authentic Mexican food, it\u2019s seen a recent rise in popularity that has introduced countless new foodies to its delicious taste. Birria is a Mexican stew made from meat (usually either goat or lamb) that has been seasoned and braised to perfection. The stew can also include dried chilis, lime, and Mexican oregano and cinnamon.<\/p>\n

Fun Fact:<\/em>
\nBirria comes from the northern Mexican region of Jalisco.<\/p>\n

\"Birria
\nGorditas<\/strong>
\nThis tasty dish is made of two thick corn tortillas, stuffed with delicious Mexican fillings like meat, cheese, beans and anything else you could think of! Gorditas are a popular Mexican street food for both their simplicity and taste.<\/p>\n

Fun Fact:<\/em>
\n\u201cGordita\u201d translates to \u201clittle fatty\u201d in Spanish, referring to the round, thick shape of the tortillas.<\/p>\n

Churros<\/strong>
\nYou didn\u2019t think we\u2019d leave out sweets, did you? Though originally hailing from Spain, churros have become a cornerstone of Mexican dessert. There\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve tried them at home, but savoring a fresh, hot churro with a side of chocolate just feels different when you\u2019re in Mexico!<\/p>\n

Fun Fact:<\/em>
\nThough their origins are slightly contested, churros were introduced to Mexico during the Spanish Inquisition in the 16th century.<\/p>\n

\"Churros\"<\/p>\n

Tacos al pastor<\/strong><\/p>\n

This popular taco dish is a far cry from the tacos you might have tried anywhere else. The recipe is rooted in history and features thinly sliced pork, slow-roasted over a spit along with pineapple, coriander leaves, and onions, all served on a corn tortilla.<\/p>\n

Fun Fact:<\/em>
\n\u201cTacos al pastor\u201d means \u201cin the style of the shepherd.\u201d This is thought to stem from the way the marinated pork is traditionally cooked on a vertical spit, which resembles the method shepherds in Mexico used to roast meat over an open flame.<\/p>\n

\"authentic<\/p>\n

Tostadas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stale tortillas never go to waste as they can be used to make tostadas, which are essentially fried tortillas. These are typically served with cheese, meats, vegetables, and a number of garnishes. A plate of tostadas can often be quite filling, so you may want to share!<\/p>\n

Fun Fact:<\/em>
\nTostadas are thought to have originated from Mesoamerican civilizations thousands of years ago.<\/p>\n

Chilaquiles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Breakfast in Mexico is a big deal, and usually the largest meal of the day. Chilaquiles, one of the most popular breakfast dishes, feature lightly-fried tortillas cut into smaller pieces. They are then topped with salsa and a bevy of breakfast foods such as eggs, cheeses, cream, or chicken and served with a generous side of refried beans, also called frijoles.<\/p>\n

Fun Fact:<\/em>
\n\u201cChilaquiles\u201d is derived from the ancient Aztec Nahuatl word for \u201cchilis and greens.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"chilaquiles<\/p>\n

Chiles en nogada<\/strong><\/p>\n

This dish is as patriotic as it is tasty. The ingredients come together to represent the colors of the Mexican flag and include a mouthwatering mixture of fruits, spices, and chopped meat. The mixture is stuffed into Poblano chiles (the green in the flag), which is then drizzled with a walnut-based cream sauce (the white), and pomegranate seeds sprinkled atop the dish represent the red color in the Mexican flag.<\/p>\n

Fun Fact:<\/em>
\nChiles en nogada were first made by Augustinian nuns who were asked to create a patriotic dish to celebrate Mexican independence and the arrival of Mexican Emperor Agust\u00edn de Iturbide.<\/p>\n

\"chiles<\/p>\n

Pozole<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a rich, spicy, and extremely popular soup made from hominy corn. It is most often stewed overnight with a wide variety of herbs and spices, together with chicken, pork or vegetables. When ready to be served, it is accompanied by onions, radishes, limes, lettuce and chilies.<\/p>\n

Fun Fact:<\/em>
\n\u201cPozole\u201d also comes from the ancient Aztec Nahuatl language, meaning \u201chominy\u201d or \u201cfoamy.\u201d Hominy is a key ingredient of traditional Pozole preparation, and is made from the shelled, dried kernels of field corn that have been soaked in a mineral-lime mixture.<\/p>\n

Enchiladas<\/strong><\/p>\n

A wide variety of enchiladas can be found in Mexico. They\u2019re made with either a corn or flour tortilla and then stuffed with various ingredients, such as meat, seafood or vegetables. A chili sauce is often drizzled over the enchiladas and then topped with garnishes. Enchiladas are often consumed for breakfast in Mexico, though they\u2019re delicious at any time of day!<\/p>\n

Fun Fact:<\/em>
\nEnchiladas were featured in the very first Mexican cookbook published in 1831.<\/p>\n

\"enchiladas<\/p>\n

Tamales<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tamales are a great example of Mexican street food, though you will find them in many restaurants as well. Consisting of steamed pockets of dough made from corn and stuffed with a variety of fillings, they are usually wrapped in cornhusks or banana leaves when steamed. The fillings can include chilies, vegetables, meats, fruits and cheeses.<\/p>\n

Fun Fact:<\/em>
\nTamales were originally eaten during religious and cultural celebrations by ancient civilizations like Aztecs, Maya and Olmecs.<\/p>\n

\"authentic<\/p>\n

Elote<\/strong><\/p>\n

At first glance, you may think corn on the cob or corn kernels served in a cup is nothing special. If it\u2019s being served in Mexico, you\u2019d be wrong! Elote translates to corn on the cob, but in Mexico, it is often served with an abundance of spices and garnishes. These can include lime, sour cream, salt, chili powder, cheese and other tasty ingredients.<\/p>\n

Fun Fact:<\/em>
\nElote is one of the most popular street foods in Mexico.<\/p>\n

\"elote<\/p>\n

Even though they don\u2019t necessarily comprise a whole meal, you don\u2019t want to miss out on some of the other tasty traditional Mexican food that can take your meal to the next level! Mole is a very rich sauce often used in Mexican cuisine made with different types of chili peppers and chocolate, often served over a variety of meats. As you may already know, guacamole is also a great accompaniment to many Mexican dishes! A good Mexican guacamole will contain mashed avocados (of course), along with onions, chili peppers, lemon juice, and tomatoes. Delish!<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re exploring authentic Mexican food at a cruise port or enjoying a bite at Carnival\u2019s onboard BlueIguana Cantina, you won\u2019t want to miss these 10 tasty dishes during your vacation! Click here to explore sailings to Mexico, and get ready to meet your new favorite flavors.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mexico isn\u2019t all sandy beaches and ancient ruins\u2014 it\u2019s also a hotspot for some of the best cuisine you\u2019ll ever … read more<\/a>","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":7632,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[69,4],"tags":[30],"class_list":["post-7621","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mexico","category-travel","tag-food"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n10 Delicious Foods to Eat While You\u2019re in Mexico<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Mexican food is delicious. But there is so much more than just tacos and burritos to eat. Here are 10 foods you must try if you cruise to Mexico.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/mexico\/7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"10 Delicious Foods to Eat While You\u2019re in Mexico\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Mexican food is delicious. But there is so much more than just tacos and burritos to eat. Here are 10 foods you must try if you cruise to Mexico.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/mexico\/7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Away We Go | Carnival's Travel Blog | Carnival Cruise Line\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2017-07-05T15:25:21+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-03-11T20:56:15+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/DeliciousFoods_Banner.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1280\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Carnival Cruise Line\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Carnival Cruise Line\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/mexico\/7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/mexico\/7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico\",\"name\":\"10 Delicious Foods to Eat While You\u2019re in Mexico\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2017-07-05T15:25:21+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-03-11T20:56:15+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/#\/schema\/person\/7041ce60d58276a2ea03611daa3bf142\"},\"description\":\"Mexican food is delicious. But there is so much more than just tacos and burritos to eat. Here are 10 foods you must try if you cruise to Mexico.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/mexico\/7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/mexico\/7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/mexico\/7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"10 Delicious Foods to Eat While You’re in Mexico\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/\",\"name\":\"Away We Go | Carnival's Travel Blog | Carnival Cruise Line\",\"description\":\"Depart from ordinary\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/#\/schema\/person\/7041ce60d58276a2ea03611daa3bf142\",\"name\":\"Carnival Cruise Line\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b284f9642b57bda8010919a005bcce0d?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carnival.com%2Fawaywego%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fauthor-image.png&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b284f9642b57bda8010919a005bcce0d?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carnival.com%2Fawaywego%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fauthor-image.png&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Carnival Cruise Line\"},\"sameAs\":[\"http:\/\/www.carnival.com\/\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/author\/carnival-cruise-line\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"10 Delicious Foods to Eat While You\u2019re in Mexico","description":"Mexican food is delicious. But there is so much more than just tacos and burritos to eat. Here are 10 foods you must try if you cruise to Mexico.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/mexico\/7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"10 Delicious Foods to Eat While You\u2019re in Mexico","og_description":"Mexican food is delicious. But there is so much more than just tacos and burritos to eat. Here are 10 foods you must try if you cruise to Mexico.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/mexico\/7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico","og_site_name":"Away We Go | Carnival's Travel Blog | Carnival Cruise Line","article_published_time":"2017-07-05T15:25:21+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-03-11T20:56:15+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1280,"height":400,"url":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/DeliciousFoods_Banner.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Carnival Cruise Line","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Carnival Cruise Line","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/mexico\/7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico","url":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/mexico\/7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico","name":"10 Delicious Foods to Eat While You\u2019re in Mexico","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/#website"},"datePublished":"2017-07-05T15:25:21+00:00","dateModified":"2024-03-11T20:56:15+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/#\/schema\/person\/7041ce60d58276a2ea03611daa3bf142"},"description":"Mexican food is delicious. But there is so much more than just tacos and burritos to eat. Here are 10 foods you must try if you cruise to Mexico.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/mexico\/7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/mexico\/7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/mexico\/7-delicious-foods-to-eat-while-youre-in-mexico#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"10 Delicious Foods to Eat While You’re in Mexico"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/","name":"Away We Go | Carnival's Travel Blog | Carnival Cruise Line","description":"Depart from ordinary","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/#\/schema\/person\/7041ce60d58276a2ea03611daa3bf142","name":"Carnival Cruise Line","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b284f9642b57bda8010919a005bcce0d?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carnival.com%2Fawaywego%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fauthor-image.png&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b284f9642b57bda8010919a005bcce0d?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carnival.com%2Fawaywego%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fauthor-image.png&r=g","caption":"Carnival Cruise Line"},"sameAs":["http:\/\/www.carnival.com\/"],"url":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/author\/carnival-cruise-line"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7621"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7621"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7621\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19080,"href":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7621\/revisions\/19080"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7632"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7621"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7621"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7621"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}