MEXICAN FOOD

 MEXICAN FOOD 

Mexico is know as a one of the most cultural countries around the world, and without doubt, food is one of the relevant aspects that define a culture.

According to U.S News, Mexican food have the second place in the top of the best foods around the world, only behind Italy. 

That is why we, as Mexican people have to be proud of our culture and commemorate it, as well as our food; for that reason I decided to make a top 3 of best Mexican food based in my opinion, mentioning where they are from, as well as their composition.

1. Enchiladas

Enchiladas is a typical Mexican dish that is made with a corn tortilla, bathed in a sauce, spicy or not, using a chile in its preparation. 

The dish has its origins in pre-Columbian civilizations, and with the time this dish has been changing until it is nowadays known and found around all the Mexican Republic.

 

2. Chilaquiles 

Chilaquiles are a Mexican dish made up of fried crispy tortilla chips, a red or green sauce, fried eggs and various toppings and garnishes.

It is important to mention that they, as the most of the dishes, can be prepararé differently depending on the city, therefore there are some places, such as Mexico City in which chilaquiles are served inside a bread which is called bolillo, the name of this dish is “torta de chilaquiles”.

3. Tacos de pastor

Probably one of the most popular Mexican dishes tacos al pastor is a dish consisting of thin slices of shaved pork from a rotating spit, placed on a tortilla and topped with onions, chopped coriander, pineapple chunks, chili, and salsa. 

The dish evolved from the Lebanese culinary traditions that arrived in Mexico in the late 19th century along with numerous immigrants. they first appeared in Puebla, which is a city of Mexico, and nowadays they are popular around all the world.

Those are some of the best Mexican foods, which are very popular around all the world. Thanks for reading, and let me know what are your favorites Mexican dishes!