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Ask what the national dish of Mexico is and the answer is mole poblano: a lavish sauce of chilies, spices and chocolate over turkey or chicken. Start with our Mole Poblano recipe, then browse 290 more Mexican classics, from everyday cooking to festive specialities.

The Most Famous Mexican Dishes

  1. Mole poblano

    Mole Poblano contains somewhere between twenty and thirty ingredients and takes most of a day. Chocolate is in there, but it is not a chocolate sauce: the chocolate is one dark …

  2. Aguachile

    Cool, fiery and bracingly fresh, Aguachile is one of the great treasures of Mexico's Pacific coast. Raw seafood is "cooked" in a vivid bath of lime juice, green chillies and …

  3. Chilaquiles

    Say hello to Chilaquiles, one of Mexico's most beloved comfort dishes. Crisp tortilla pieces are simmered in a bright, tangy salsa and crowned with all manner of toppings, from …

  4. Tres Leches Cake

    Meet Pastel de Tres Leches, the beloved Mexican sponge cake soaked in three different kinds of milk. Its name literally means "three-milk cake", and that trio is exactly what gives …

  5. Pozole Rojo

    Meet Pozole Rojo, one of Mexico's most cherished celebration dishes. This hearty soup brings together tender, slow-simmered pork and plump kernels of hominy in a deeply flavoured …

  6. Tamales

    Discover Tamales, the soulful national dish of Mexico. These neat little parcels of corn dough, wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves and gently steamed, carry centuries of …

  7. Tacos al Pastor

    Say hello to Tacos al Pastor, one of Mexico's most iconic street foods and a true feast for the senses. Thin slices of marinated pork meet sweet, charred pineapple, all wrapped in …

  8. Escamoles

    Often described as insect caviar, Escamoles are one of the most prized delicacies in all of Mexican cooking. These tiny pale eggs of the Liometopum ant carry a wonderfully creamy …

  9. Torta Ahogada

    Meet Tortas Ahogadas, the gloriously messy pride of Guadalajara. These crusty rolls are stuffed with tender pork and then quite literally "drowned" in a fiery, deeply savoury …

  10. Tortillas de Harina

    Meet Tortillas de Harina, the soft, pillowy flour tortillas that form the backbone of so much Mexican home cooking. Made from just a handful of pantry staples, these versatile …

Mexico

National Dish Mexico: Birria (Recipe)

Meet Birria, the deeply spiced Mexican stew that has won hearts far beyond its native Jalisco. Tender, slow-cooked meat is bathed …

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What is the national dish of Mexico?

The national dish of Mexico is mole poblano, a lavish sauce of chilies, spices and chocolate over turkey or chicken. You will find a step-by-step recipe for it on this page, alongside 290 more authentic Mexican recipes.

What food is Mexico famous for?

Beyond mole poblano, Mexico is famous for dishes like Aguachile, Chilaquiles and Tres Leches Cake. This page collects 291 authentic Mexican recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.