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Dining is about much more than just the food in Mexico.
It's a social event! However, the food alone is reason enough to go!
If Tex-Mex is as far as your experience in Mexican food has gone, do you
ever have a treat in store! The cuisine of Mexico is incredibly varied,
and chefs around the world come here to learn how Mexican chefs handle
the freshest ingredients and spices to produce flavors unlike any on
Earth. Start in northern Mexico, with cabrito, roast baby goat
slow-cooked over mesquite coals with a variety of herbs and spices. It
is an incredible taste, and the recipes vary from town to town. You
could spend months and never eat the same type twice!
In Oaxaca, discover the home of the world-famous mole sauce, which draws
chefs and foodies from across the globe. If you dare, be sure and sample the
chapulines, too, they're grasshoppers!
In Mazatlan and along the Baja Peninsula, seafood is the order of the day,
with all the ocean's bounty served up incredibly fresh and in a dizzying
variety of dishes. From grilled shrimp on the beachfront to soups and stews
that bring the humblest bits of the catch to sparkling life, your palate
will thank you!
And don't forget Mexico City, which like New York and Paris is one of the
gastronomic centers of the world. This is the "big show" for any Mexican
chef, and many world-famous chefs also strut their stuff on this spacious
stage.
But for a truly great experience, get out of
your hotel and hit the streets. In open-air markets, from street stalls and
roving vendors you will find a veritable banquet of true Mexican food, the
kind eaten by real people every day.
The main meal in México is traditionally taken mid-afternoon and is a
leisurely and often a social affair, with large families meeting to dine
together. The actual evening dinner hour usually starts well after 8 PM and
can easily last until 11 PM. Make your dinner plans and reservations
accordingly, especially in the major cities. In fact, the same holds true in
any city, not just in Mexico. Many of México's restaurants feature live
entertainment in the evenings, as an added pleasure for diners. Even those
restaurants that have no scheduled entertainment are often likely to visited
by either a local Mariachi band or anywhere from one to several local
singers and musicians that will gladly serenade your table for a small
price. Some upscale restaurants, especially in the major business centers,
have dress codes and may require a coat and tie.
Get out among the people
who live there and you'll find true Mexican food discoveries!
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