Tacos al Pastor
Corn tortilla filled with achiote-marinated pork, pineapple and cilantro
15-30 MXNStreet taquerias, night stalls
Toutes les cuisines
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Cuisine Mexico
Piquant
An explosion of flavors between corn, chili, cilantro and lime. Mexican cuisine is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, and it comes alive in every street taqueria.
Incontournables
Les plats a ne pas manquer
Mole Poblano
A complex sauce of chocolate, chilies and spices served over chicken
80-180 MXNTraditional restaurants in Puebla and Oaxaca
Tamales
Steamed stuffed corn dough, wrapped in corn or banana leaves
15-40 MXNStreet vendors in the morning
Pozole
Thick soup with hominy corn, pork and fresh toppings
60-120 MXNFamily restaurants, traditionally on Thursdays
Chiles en Nogada
Stuffed chili in a walnut and pomegranate sauce, in the colors of the flag
120-250 MXNPuebla restaurants, August-September season
Elote
Grilled corn on the cob with mayonnaise, cheese, chili and lime
20-40 MXNStreet stalls everywhere
Cochinita Pibil
Pork slow-cooked in an earth pit with achiote, a Yucatán specialty
40-90 MXNMarkets and restaurants in the Yucatán
Tlayuda
Large crispy tortilla topped with beans, cheese and meat, an Oaxaca specialty
50-100 MXNOaxaca night markets
Boissons
Boissons locales
Mezcal
Smoky agave spirit, a cousin of tequila, typical of Oaxaca
Agua de Horchata
Sweet rice water with cinnamon and vanilla, served ice-cold
Michelada
Beer with lime juice, hot sauce, salt and Clamato
Tepache
Fermented pineapple and piloncillo drink, lightly sparkling
Street food
Guide de la street food
A gouter absolument
- Market quesadillas
- Esquites (corn in a cup)
- Fresh churros
- Tortas ahogadas (Guadalajara)
Conseils de securite
- Crowded taquerías are safe
- Avoid salsas that sit out in very touristy spots
- Go easy on the chili at first
- Fresh juice stands are generally safe
Vocabulaire
Mots utiles au restaurant
| Langue locale | Francais |
|---|---|
| Rico | Delicious |
| La cuenta | The bill |
| Gracias | Thank you |
| Sin picante | No chili |
| Agua | Eau |
| Tortilla | Corn flatbread |
| Provecho | Enjoy your meal |
Etiquette
Regles a table
1
Tacos are eaten with your hands, never with cutlery
2
Say 'Provecho' when passing someone who is eating
3
A 10-15% tip is expected in restaurants
4
No one rushes at the table; a meal is a social occasion
5
Accepting offered food is a sign of respect
Regime
Pour les vegetariens et vegans
Black beans and cheese are solid vegetarian staples
Asking for 'sin carne' works in most places
Mushroom and squash-blossom quesadillas are common
Watch out: lard (manteca) is often used in the beans
Oaxaca and Mexico City have a growing vegetarian scene
Budget
Budget repas
Street food
15-50 MXN (0.80-2.70 EUR)
Stands de rue, marches, vendeurs ambulants
Restaurant local
60-180 MXN (3.30-9.80 EUR)
Gargottes, cantines, restaurants familiaux
Restaurant touristique
200-600 MXN (11-33 EUR)
Restaurants connus, zones touristiques
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