10 Recipes
Elote
Grilled corn on the cob slathered in crema, rolled in cotija cheese, and dusted with chili powder and lime.
Torta Ahogada
A birote bread roll stuffed with carnitas and drowned in a fiery tomato and arbol chili sauce from Guadalajara.
Tostadas de Ceviche
Crispy fried corn tostadas topped with fresh lime-cured fish, avocado, red onion, and a drizzle of hot sauce.
Flautas
Tightly rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken or potato, deep-fried until crispy and served with guacamole.
Churros con Chocolate
Ridged fried choux pastry dusted in cinnamon sugar, served with a thick dark Mexican chocolate dipping sauce.
Gorditas
Thick stuffed masa cakes split open and filled with beans, cheese, chicharrón, or salsa for a hearty street bite.
Tlayuda
A large, crispy Oaxacan tortilla smeared with black bean paste, Oaxacan cheese, and a choice of toppings.
Huaraches
Sandal-shaped thick masa flatbreads topped with refried beans, salsa, avocado, and your choice of protein.
Tetelas
Triangular Oaxacan masa pockets stuffed with black beans and cheese, toasted on a comal until golden.
Memelas
Oval masa cakes from Mexico City patted thin and topped with frijoles, salsa, and a crumbling of fresh cheese.