Tacos al Pastor

No visit to Mexico City is complete without indulging in Tacos al Pastor. This popular Mexican street food has its roots in Lebanese cuisine, adapted by Mexican cooks using local ingredients. Thinly sliced pork is marinated in a blend of spices and chilies. It’s then stacked onto a vertical spit and slowly roasted. The meat is shaved off and served on small corn tortillas, typically topped with onions, cilantro, and a slice of pineapple.

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Chiles en Nogada

While not a street food, Chiles en Nogada is a dish that holds a special place in Mexican cuisine. It’s particularly celebrated in Mexico City. Chiles en Nogada consists of poblano chiles stuffed with picadillo (a mixture of meat, fruits, and spices), then covered in a creamy walnut-based sauce, and finally garnished with pomegranate seeds. 

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Tamales

Tamales are a traditional Mesoamerican dish made from masa, a special corn dough. The fillings can vary from meats and cheeses to fruits and vegetables, making them incredibly versatile and delicious. 

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“Concord has long been home to deliciously authentic, family-owned taquerias and restaurants and we’ve rounded up a list of the best for taco lovers to explore,” reps for the town explained on the taco trail’s website. “And while the Taco Trail may have made its official debut in 2020, great Mexican food has always been a part of Concord’s heritage and legacy, so we say it all started in 1869.”

To be on the trail, each spot had to Mexican or Latino food, located in Concord, and a single lactation or one of a small number of locations. So, don’t expect to see Taco Bell or Chipotle.

The trail’s nearly forty locations “have speciality and signature tacos including al pastor, carnitas, carne asada, crispy fish, grilled tilapia, vegitariano, and even filet mignon,” according to the website.

They also encourage you to take photos while you visit the trail and to tag them #concordtacotrail, #visitconcord and #concordeats.

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Elote is easy to find in Mexico since it’s served on pretty much every street corner in most of the major cities in this country. Finding the one that suits your taste will probably take time, but searching for it is part of the fun.

In addition to being grilled or boiled and served on the cob, after being sprinkled with many traditional toppings and spices, Elote can come in many different shapes and forms. You can get kernels in the tiny cup, also sprinkled with salt, pepper, chili powder and other spices that you prefer.

If you find that you’re missing Elote after returning from your trip, there are dozens of recipes out there that can help you recreate the taste from the comfort of your home. The feeling probably won’t be the same, but it’s worth a shot, and you might be transported to the bustling streets of Mexico City once you take a bite.

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Los Angeles, California is famous for a lot of reasons. There’s Rodeo Drive, Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood sign, but for foodies, people flock to LA for the amazing food scene. Since California is so close to Mexico, the Mexican food you can find in California is unlike anywhere else in the world.

But, there is one spot in LA that nowhere else can beat, and even though it’s a little hut, expect big, bold, flavors.

Yuca’s is a little hut in Los Feliz that’s been open since the 1970s and has since opened another location in Pasadena. Though there are plenty of places to get burritos in LA, there’s just something different about Yuca’s. The ingredients are so artfully prepared, and flavor combinations are super unique to people who’ve never had food from the Yucatan region of Mexico. While they do have things that might be familiar, a lot will be new which makes it even more exciting!

Though there are tacos, tortas, and more, the burritos are what people love the most about Yuca’s. One of the best is called Cochinita Pibil Burrito, which is a type of pork cooked in banana leaves for hours on end, resulting in the most tender, flavorful pork you’ve probably ever had. So if you find yourself in LA, you have to make eating at Yuca’s a priority.

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Tacos al Pastor

No visit to Mexico City is complete without indulging in Tacos al Pastor. This popular Mexican street food has its roots in Lebanese cuisine, adapted by Mexican cooks using local ingredients. Thinly sliced pork is marinated in a blend of spices and chilies. It’s then stacked onto a vertical spit and slowly roasted. The meat is shaved off and served on small corn tortillas, typically topped with onions, cilantro, and a slice of pineapple.

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A post shared by Candelaria (@candelariaparis)

Chiles en Nogada

While not a street food, Chiles en Nogada is a dish that holds a special place in Mexican cuisine. It’s particularly celebrated in Mexico City. Chiles en Nogada consists of poblano chiles stuffed with picadillo (a mixture of meat, fruits, and spices), then covered in a creamy walnut-based sauce, and finally garnished with pomegranate seeds. 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Patria Cocina (@patriacocinaatl)

Tamales

Tamales are a traditional Mesoamerican dish made from masa, a special corn dough. The fillings can vary from meats and cheeses to fruits and vegetables, making them incredibly versatile and delicious. 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Nana’s Tamales & Catering (@temeculatamalequeen)

The post 3 Best Foods To Eat In Mexico City appeared first on Traveler Master.

“Concord has long been home to deliciously authentic, family-owned taquerias and restaurants and we’ve rounded up a list of the best for taco lovers to explore,” reps for the town explained on the taco trail’s website. “And while the Taco Trail may have made its official debut in 2020, great Mexican food has always been a part of Concord’s heritage and legacy, so we say it all started in 1869.”

To be on the trail, each spot had to Mexican or Latino food, located in Concord, and a single lactation or one of a small number of locations. So, don’t expect to see Taco Bell or Chipotle.

The trail’s nearly forty locations “have speciality and signature tacos including al pastor, carnitas, carne asada, crispy fish, grilled tilapia, vegitariano, and even filet mignon,” according to the website.

They also encourage you to take photos while you visit the trail and to tag them #concordtacotrail, #visitconcord and #concordeats.

The post Love Mexican Food? You Have to Visit This California Town’s “Taco Trail” appeared first on Traveler Master.

Elote is easy to find in Mexico since it’s served on pretty much every street corner in most of the major cities in this country. Finding the one that suits your taste will probably take time, but searching for it is part of the fun.

In addition to being grilled or boiled and served on the cob, after being sprinkled with many traditional toppings and spices, Elote can come in many different shapes and forms. You can get kernels in the tiny cup, also sprinkled with salt, pepper, chili powder and other spices that you prefer.

If you find that you’re missing Elote after returning from your trip, there are dozens of recipes out there that can help you recreate the taste from the comfort of your home. The feeling probably won’t be the same, but it’s worth a shot, and you might be transported to the bustling streets of Mexico City once you take a bite.

The post Don’t Leave Mexico Before Trying Elote – Traditional Street Corn appeared first on Traveler Master.

Los Angeles, California is famous for a lot of reasons. There’s Rodeo Drive, Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood sign, but for foodies, people flock to LA for the amazing food scene. Since California is so close to Mexico, the Mexican food you can find in California is unlike anywhere else in the world.

But, there is one spot in LA that nowhere else can beat, and even though it’s a little hut, expect big, bold, flavors.

Yuca’s is a little hut in Los Feliz that’s been open since the 1970s and has since opened another location in Pasadena. Though there are plenty of places to get burritos in LA, there’s just something different about Yuca’s. The ingredients are so artfully prepared, and flavor combinations are super unique to people who’ve never had food from the Yucatan region of Mexico. While they do have things that might be familiar, a lot will be new which makes it even more exciting!

Though there are tacos, tortas, and more, the burritos are what people love the most about Yuca’s. One of the best is called Cochinita Pibil Burrito, which is a type of pork cooked in banana leaves for hours on end, resulting in the most tender, flavorful pork you’ve probably ever had. So if you find yourself in LA, you have to make eating at Yuca’s a priority.

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