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List of Mexican dishes facts for kids

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Típica cocina mexicana
Representation of a Mexican kitchen; in front are Mexican food and spices, while in the background there are typical utensils.
WhitePozoleDF
Pozole is a traditional soup or stew from Mexico.

The Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire occurred in the 16th century. The basic staples since then remain native foods such as corn, beans, squash and chili peppers, but the Europeans introduced many other foods, the most important of which were meat from domesticated animals, dairy products (especially cheese) and various herbs and spices, although key spices in Mexican cuisine are also native to Mesoamerica such as a large variety of chili peppers.

Antojitos

Street food in Mexico, called antojitos, is prepared by street vendors and at small traditional markets in Mexico. Most of them include corn as an ingredient.

  • Chimichangas (Tex-Mex mostly)
  • Choriqueso
  • Chorizo

Cheese dishes

Egg dishes

Meat dishes

Beef dishes

Gordita de papa con bistec
Bistec

Goat dishes

Pork dishes

Poultry dishes

Other meat and protein dishes

Moles, sauces, dips and spreads

Rice dishes

Seafood dishes

Soups and stews

Vegetable dishes

Desserts and sweets

Bionico Close Up
Close up shot of a bionico with strawberries, banana, raisins, shredded coconut and granola

Mexico's candy and bakery sweets industry, centered in Michoacán and Mexico City, produces a wide array of products.

Homemade Flan
Flan
Miquiztlaxcalli
A piece of sugary pan de muerto

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Anexo:Platillos mexicanos para niños

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