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Mexican Food You Have to Try (Literalmente)
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items Mexico has so many flavors, and one is never enough. These are my all-time favorite snacks that take me back to my childhood, which I always crave when I visit Mexico or spot a Michoacana or Mexican restaurant. If you’ve never tried them… get ready t...
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Real Mexican Food Hits Different
Antojitos You’ll Dream About Later
La Tiendita Snacks
Real Mexican Food Hits Different
From tacos on the street to plates made con amor at home, this is the heart of Mexican food. Authentic, bold, and unforgettable. If your mouth isn’t watering already… just wait.
Make the stop and try the tacos. The meat is fresh and the seasoning is chefs kiss! Btw, try that spicy salsa.
Tacos
Gringas is another form of tacos but instead of just one tortilla you have a somewhat taco sandwich with tortilla. I love them especially with grilled onion.
Gringas
Birria is a popular but now it's time for you to try the consome. It's prepared different depending the region you visit in Mexico but this broth is delicious. It's perfect for a hangover. Trust me.
Consome de Birria
Trust me, you will love the Chilaquiles but if you can go to CDMX for othem.. Do it!
Chilaquiles
Tacos are drenched in this broth that is just so delicious. So you basically can eat tacos and enjoy some caldito. Takes better when you add lime and salsa!
Tacos Ahogados
Antojitos You’ll Dream About Later
You haven’t really been to Mexico if you didn’t try at least 3 antojitos. These little bites are packed with flavor, comfort, and full chisme energy. Warning: You’ll end up craving them back home and making emergency trips to your nearest Michoacana....
I'm so obsessed with this elote! It's so good, and honestly, the street vendors are the best when it comes to this antojito.
Esquitelotes
This elote preparado is my all-time favorite. It has Takis, Maruchan, and all the things an elote preparado has. Worth the trip to Mexico if you ask me.
Maruchan Takis Esquite 🌽
I'm obsessed with this Mexican style chips. they're fried on the day of so can you image how fresh they taste?
Chips con salsa Valentina y limon
Jicama with your favorite powder topping. It's a sweet treat but you can also get it spicy. You will thank me later!
Jicaletas
La Tiendita Snacks
These are the ones you always begged for at checkout or the ones abuelita kept in her purse. Nostalgia in every bite.
Please try this out! All you need is milk and Maria's cookies! No need to go to Mexico to have this delicious snack.
Galletas Marias con leche
You know you want to give these a try after you try the galletas Maria's
Animal cookies con leche
Look, I know this sounds weird how will this work? Trust me this is my fav milkshake ever.
Gansito Milk
I'm a fan of chocolate and these are seriously my favorite snack at night when I want to watch my series. Easy to prepare.
Galletas Marias de chocolate con leche