{"id":98896428,"date":"2018-09-20T15:03:57","date_gmt":"2018-09-20T19:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98896428"},"modified":"2020-10-16T09:37:45","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T13:37:45","slug":"the-best-food-in-mexico-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/the-best-food-in-mexico-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Must Eat Mexico City"},"content":{"rendered":"

What happens when one of the world\u2019s most delicious cuisines meets one of the world\u2019s most dynamic megacities? Damas y Caballeros<\/em>, welcome to Mexico City! We hope you\u2019ve brought your appetite. This expansive capital city is a cultural and culinary hub that\u2019s as exciting for a foodie frontier to explore as anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s our rundown of the best local food to try in Mexico City with suggestions on where the best places to go for each are.<\/p>\n

Churros and Hot Chocolate<\/h2>\n

\"deliciuos<\/p>\n

Deep-fried and dusted with a coat of sugar and cinnamon and a cup of oozy, hot chocolate for dipping \u2013 churros are one of the yummiest items you\u2019ll encounter in Mexico City. For streetwise sweets, go to Churrer\u00eda El Moro<\/a>. Founded in the 1930s, this Centro Historico institution offers a variety of inexpensive treats (churros, mini churros, and ice cream sandwiches) with a choice of hot chocolates. If it\u2019s just high-quality hot chocolate you\u2019re after (along with an awesome breakfast and in a much more upscale setting) flutter over to El Cardenal<\/a>, also in Centro Historico.<\/p>\n

Tacos de Canasta<\/h2>\n

\"Authentic<\/p>\n

In Mexico City, tacos are a way of life with a variety of types to accommodate almost any lifestyle or mood. Some of the best on the street are tacos de canasta<\/em>. These \u201cbasket tacos\u201d are steamed in large wicker baskets and have a soft texture. Super cheap, it\u2019s optimal to buy a bunch so you can try a variety of fillings and flavors. For the real deal, head to Los Especiales in Centro Historico or Tacos de Canasta la Abuela<\/a> in Azcapotzalco.<\/p>\n

Breakfast Tamales<\/h2>\n

\"Mexican<\/p>\n

Buenos dias!<\/em> Let\u2019s eat! Among the most moreish morning morsels in Mexico City are tamales. Unwrapping these moist parcels of flavor from their corn husk casing is only half the fun. The other half is gobbling them down! The smartest advice on finding the tastiest might be to see where local folks are lining up for their tamales and join them. In and around Xochimilco Market is a wise place to begin your quest. By the way, tamales make an excellent late-night snack as well.<\/p>\n

Pozole<\/h2>\n

\"Pozole<\/p>\n

Pozole is hominy soup and a classic Mexican dish. If you think chicken noodle soup is the best comfort food when feeling down, wait till ya have a slurp of pozole! Usually served with a fine broth, all sorts of garnishes, and lime, the most nourishing bowls of pozole are said to be served at Los Tolucos<\/a> in Algar\u00edn and La Casa de To\u00f1o<\/a> with almost 50 branches throughout the metro area.<\/p>\n

Tacos al Pastor<\/h2>\n

\"tasty<\/p>\n

Tacos al Pastor! Is there any food more associated with Mexico than a taco piled high with gyro-roasted pork with caramelized pineapple, white onions, cilantro,\u00a0and salsa? Served fast and often with exceptional flair, enjoying one of these babies (or five) is probably the nicest thing you can do for yourself when strolling around town. Best of the best? Get ready for compelling (and sometimes heated) arguments if you\u2019re asking locals. But we reckon you can\u2019t go wrong (with any of the tacos) at El Vilsito<\/a> in Narvarte Poniente.<\/p>\n

Barbacoa<\/h2>\n

\"Slow<\/p>\n

Barbacoa is essentially a Mexican-style BBQ. The meat that\u2019s cooked can vary, but generally it’s lamb or goat — and it\u2019s delicious! For low and slow-cooked, smoked meats with loads of sabor<\/em> head to El Hidalguense in Roma Sur. Another meaty option is Los Tres Reyes<\/a> in Alfonso XIII, a family-run eatery that\u2019s been doing barbacoa right for more than 60 years.<\/p>\n

Tortas<\/h2>\n

\"Homemade<\/p>\n

Tortas are monster-sized Mexican sandwiches with muchos<\/em> ingredients stuffed between a crusty bread roll. What\u2019s on the inside of one of these giant sandwiches can vary but it usually isn’t too different than what you might expect as filler for tacos. For especially massive and massively flavorsome tortas, cruise over to La Barraca Valenciana<\/a> in Del Carmen for the bacalao or La Texcocana in Juarez for the sardines with queso fresco<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Elotes<\/h2>\n

\"Grilled<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the simple things in life that make it worth living, right? And to prove this point, we present elotes: char-grilled ears of corn dripping with mayo, cotija<\/em> cheese, chili powder,\u00a0and lime juice. Similar to what we were saying about tamales, a good strategy for finding elotes is to keep your eyes and nose open for a street vendor grilling a batch.<\/p>\n

Tlacoyos<\/h2>\n

\"Traditional<\/p>\n

Kind of a hybrid between a tamal and a tortilla, tlacoyos<\/em> are oval-shaped cornmeal patties filled with a variety of ingredients. Pork, cheese, and ground beans are a few of the more popular choices. Look for vendors selling them outside Metro stations or other busy areas with lots of people. The neighborhoods of Condesa and Roma are particularly well served with these street snacks.<\/p>\n

Okay. We know we left out all sorts of other amazing dishes in Mexico City. Care to share a few of your faves with us? Let us know in the comments below!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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