Our Favorite Authentic Mexican Foods
Most of the time, when people think of Mexican food, they think of TexMex- or some other Mexican-inspired cuisine. They often don’t think about the real thing, and that’s a shame! Authentic Mexican foods are muy delicioso and have so much to offer, so this is why we want to share some of our favorite dishes with you!
Sopaipillas Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Sopaipillas
A warm sweet treat is always welcome, especially during the chillier months. A little like the beignet, these fritter pastries are one of our favorites- and you can share them with your friends and family (or not)! Sopaipillas are traditionally made with leavened wheat dough and shortening. They can vary differently from country to country, but every version is so yummy!
A Yucatecan twist on classic Mexican tortilla soup
Photograph: J. Kenji López-Alt
Sopa de Lima
Sopa de Lima, or lime soup, originated from the Yucatán Peninsula and is traditionally made with chicken, corn tortillas, lime, and avocado. This bowl of comfort is spiced with habaneros, cloves, cinnamon, and lime- it’ll send any cold packing!
Horchata with Cinnamon
Stacy Zarin Goldberg for The Washington Post
Food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post
Horchata
This traditional beverage has gotten more and more popular over the years! Horchata is made from a mixture of ground almonds and rice, cinnamon, vanilla, whole milk, and water. Depending on your preference, you can make your horchata creamier or thinner.
Tamales Photo by Ali Copyright Give Me Some Oven
Tamales
This one is probably the most well-known of the Mexican foods on this list. Everyone’s heard of tamales, but not everybody has tried them. Tamales are a Mesoamerican staple made from dried corn husks, cornflour, oil, any stock of your choice, a sauce (salsa, mole, and enchilada sauce are popular), and is flavored with ground cumin. Steam and serve topped with salsa, avocado, sour cream, and chopped cilantro, and get ready to take the perfect bite! Remember- unwrap the dried corn husk before you eat your tamale. That’s not edible!
Carnitas Huevos Rancheros
Carnitas huevos rancheros is a popular Mexican breakfast food traditionally made with pulled pork, black beans, corn tortillas, avocado, pico de gallo, and egg. Spiced with cloves, pepper, and green chile, it is the perfect blend of spices and textures that are sure to wake you up and bring a smile to your face. We offer our delicioso huevos rancheros available for order.
The best is, you can place your order right from the safety of your own home.
