“32 Flavors, 32 States: A Mexican Food Adventure”

Mexico’s culinary landscape is as diverse as its culture, with each state offering its own unique flavors, ingredients, and cooking traditions. From the spicy and savory dishes of the north to the rich and vibrant flavors of the south, Mexico’s cuisine is a true reflection of its diverse regions. Here’s a look at 32 Tastes of Mexico, a mouthwatering journey through the iconic dishes that define each state. Ready for a flavor adventure? Let’s dig in!

Aguascalientes

In Aguascalientes, slow-cooked lechón (suckling pig) is a beloved dish, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, often served with fresh tortillas and salsa.

Baja California

In Baja California, langosta estilo Puerto Nuevo is a must-try. This style of lobster is freshly caught, then fried in butter to perfection, often served with rice, beans, and warm tortillas, making it a coastal delicacy that captures the region’s fresh and vibrant flavors.

Baja California Sur

In Baja California Sur, marlin (marlins) are smoked, grilled, or prepared in tacos, bringing a smoky, rich flavor to coastal cuisine.

Campeche

This traditional dish from Campeche layers cazón (a type of shark) with tortillas and tomato sauce, creating a flavorful and hearty meal that’s a true coastal treat.

Chiapas: Tamales

Chiapas offers a variety of tamales made with fresh corn and wrapped in banana leaves, often stuffed with meats, vegetables, or beans, and served with spicy salsas.

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Chihuahua Burritos de Carne en Chile Rojo

Chihuahua is known for its burritos stuffed with tender beef cooked in a savory red chile sauce, offering a flavorful, spicy, and satisfying bite.

Ciudad de Mexico: Tacos al Pastor

One of Mexico City’s most iconic street foods, tacos al pastor feature marinated pork cooked on a vertical rotisserie, served with pineapple, cilantro, and onions in soft tortillas.

Coahuila: Carne Asada

Known for its high-quality beef, Coahuila’s carne asada is cooked on the grill, bringing out smoky flavors and tender meat that’s served with fresh salsas and tortillas.

Colima: Sopes

Sope is a thick corn tortilla topped with refried beans, meat, lettuce, cheese, and salsa. A traditional dish from Colima, it’s perfect for any time of day.

Durango: Caldillo Duranguense

Durango’s caldillo duranguense is a rich and savory beef stew cooked with tomatoes, chilies, and vegetables, bringing comfort and warmth to any meal.

Guanajuato: Enchiladas Mineras

Enchiladas mineras are a regional specialty from Guanajuato, featuring rolled tortillas stuffed with chicken, topped with a savory red sauce, and garnished with potatoes and carrot

Guerrero: Pozole Guerrerense

Guerrero’s pozole guerrerrense is a spicy, hearty hominy soup made with pork, seasoned with a variety of chiles, and served with fresh radishes and oregano.

Hidalgo: Barbacoa

Slow-cooked barbacoa is tender lamb or beef cooked in an underground pit, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth meat served with fresh tortillas and a zesty salsa.

Jalisco: Torta Ahogada

Is a delicious sandwich featuring pork, drowned in a tangy tomato sauce, often served with pickled onions for an added kick.

Estado de México: Pambazos

A true Mexican street food, pambazos are crusty rolls stuffed with potatoes, chorizo, and other fillings, then dipped in a spicy red sauce and fried until crispy.

Hidalgo: Barbacoa

Sope is a thick corn tortilla topped with refried beans, meat, lettuce, cheese, and salsa. A traditional dish from Colima, it’s perfect for any time of day.

Jalisco: Torta Ahogada

Sope is a thick corn tortilla topped with refried beans, meat, lettuce, cheese, and salsa. A traditional dish from Colima, it’s perfect for any time of day.

Michoacan: Carnitas

Michoacán is renowned for its Carnitas, tender, slow-cooked pork that’s crisped to perfection. It’s often served in tacos or tortas with a selection of salsas and toppings.

Morelos: Cecina

A type of salted, dried beef that’s often grilled and served with salsas, Cecina from Morelos is a regional favorite, typically paired with tortillas and guacamole.

carnitas estilo Michoacan
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Nayarit: Pescado Zarandeado

Pescado Zarandeado is a grilled fish dish, usually made with red snapper, marinated with a special mix of spices and cooked on an open flame.

Nuevo Leon : Cabrito al Pastor

In Nuevo León, Cabrito al Pastor (grilled goat) is a delicacy. The meat is marinated with chili and spices, then slow-cooked to a tender perfection, often served with tortillas and salsas.

Oaxaca: Mole Negro

Oaxaca is known as the land of mole, and Mole Negro is the most famous. This rich, dark sauce made from chiles, chocolate, and spices is typically served over chicken or turkey.

Puebla: Chiles en Nogada

A dish of national pride, Chiles en Nogada consists of poblano peppers stuffed with picadillo (a mixture of ground meat, fruits, and spices), topped with a walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds.

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Queretaro: Enchiladas Queretanas

These enchiladas are distinctive to Querétaro and are often filled with chicken and bathed in a delicious green sauce made with tomatillos and chiles.

 

Quintana: Cochinita Pibil

A Yucatán Peninsula specialty, Cochinita Pibil is slow-roasted pork marinated in achiote and citrus, wrapped in banana leaves, and served in tacos with pickled red onions.

 

Sinaloa: Camarones a la Diabla

Sinaloa, known for its seafood, offers Camarones a la Diabla—spicy shrimp sautéed in a hot, flavorful sauce made with chiles and garlic.

Sonora: Carne Asada

Sonora is famous for its Carne Asada, often grilled and served with tortillas, salsa, and a variety of fresh toppings like guacamole and onions.

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Tabasco: Pejelagarto a la Tabaqueña

A delicacy from the rivers of Tabasco, Pejelagarto a la Tabaqueña features grilled fish, seasoned with garlic, lime, and achiote.

Tamaulipas: Tampiqueña

Tampiqueña is a beef steak served with enchiladas, rice, beans, and guacamole—creating a flavorful and hearty meal typical of Tamaulipas.

Tlaxcala: Tlaxcalteca Mixiote

A Yucatán Peninsula specialty, Cochinita Pibil is slow-roasted pork marinated in achiote and citrus, wrapped in banana leaves, and served in tacos with pickled red onions.

 

Veracruz: Huachinanngo a la Verecruzana

Mixiote from Tlaxcala is made from lamb or chicken marinated in chiles and spices, wrapped in maguey leaves, and steamed to perfection.

Yucatán: Poc Chuc

Poc Chuc is a Yucatán specialty made with marinated pork that is grilled and served with rice, beans, and fresh salsa.

Zacatecas: Baleadas Zacatecanas

Typically made with flour tortillas, Baleadas Zacatecanas are stuffed with a hearty filling of refried beans, crumbled cheese, and often complemented by guacamole, shredded lettuce, and sour cream.

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