Are you a street food lover planning to visit Mexico City soon? You will go to the perfect place for this, is a food lover’s paradise!
Here we will give you some recommendations that we’re sure you’ll love when you visit Mexico City.
Experience the seasoning and flavor of Mexico City with these street dishes you must try, preferably in a street stall:
1. Tacos al Pastor
Maybe the most famous tacos in Mexico, you will love its flavor because it is a mixture of smoked meat plus the sweetness of a piece of pineapple and the acidity of the lemon that together result in a great combination.
Don't forget to add some type of sauce but be careful, remember it is better to try little by little because some are extremely spicy.
Where to eat them? Don’t worry you’ll find options almost on every corner, there are a lot of stalls throughout Mexico City, at the Metro exits, on the main avenues, markets, bus stations, etc.
2. Tacos de canasta (“Basket” Tacos)
These tacos are perhaps the most “street option” on the list, the seller always carries them in a basket that he attaches to a bicycle to be able to move around, and it is common to find them near schools and office areas.
These taquitos are normally filled with potato, beans, green mole, or chicharrón. They are very cheap and are accompanied by a green sauce or pickled chiles.
3. Tamales
It is one of the most consumed breakfasts by the inhabitants of the capital, they are made of corn flour with which dough is formed, this is poured on a corn leaf also called totomoxtle, and filled with a stew such as mole with chicken, slices of chile with cheese, chicken in green sauce or a version for children with a sweet pink dough with raisins.
If you are in a hurry you can ask for a “guajolota”, that is, a piece of bread open in half in which the tamal is placed.
Do not forget to ask for a good glass of champurrado, atole, or a pot of coffee with cinnamon.
4. Quesadillas
While quesadillas can be found all over Mexico, the Mexico City street food version is a bit different than what you may be used to.
For those who prefer a lighter option, this is the ideal one, there are options for vegetarians such as pumpkin flower, huitlacoche (a type of corn fungus), potato, chili slices, or for carnivores such as chicken, belly, chicharrón, beef tinga, picadillo, chorizo, and the traditional cheese.
Depending on the street stall they can be small, big, or very big!
5. Tortas
They are essentially Mexican sandwiches made with “bolillo” or “telera” bread, and they are very filling.
Not very hungry? Ask for a “simple one” whit ham or cheese or sausage.
Very hungry? Choose the “Cuban style”, which has a little of everything and in some places is a huge one.
There are a lot of styles depending on the street stall but Mexico City is famous for having the best ones in Mexico!
No trip to Mexico City would be complete without trying some of the delicious street food that can be found throughout the city.
Whether you’re in the mood for savory tacos or hunger for a big torta, there’s something for everyone.
A good tip is that if you see a lot of local people lined up waiting to eat in a street stall it’s pretty sure you have found a great one.
So, grab your appetite and hit the streets to discover the amazing flavors of Mexico City!