Home›Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes›Cuisine›Mexican CuisineCuisineMexican CuisineLatin American and Caribbean CuisinesReference and ClassificationVerifiedThe cooking traditions of Mexico, rooted in Mesoamerican staples domesticated over several thousand years, maize, beans and chili pepper chief among them, and reshaped from the 16th century onward by Spanish colonial ingredients including wheat, pork, dairy and citrus. Regional cuisines are pronounced: Oaxaca is known for its complex mole sauces, Yucatan for achiote-based marinades reflecting Maya foodways, and the north for wheat-flour tortillas and grilled beef in place of the maize-based south. Traditional Mexican cuisine, focused on the state of Michoacan, was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2010.FactsMexican CuisineConnectionsIn the Other AtlasesSourcesTake a Related QuizComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsSignature TechniqueWell-attestedNixtamalization of maize for masa, dried chile sauce making for moles and adobos, and open flame grilling are hallmark techniques. 1Origin RegionWell-attestedMesoamerica and modern Mexico, rooted in indigenous Aztec and Maya foodways blended with Spanish colonial influence after 1521. 2Mexican CuisineFilter Results11 entriesDish FamilyAllEuropean Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (2)Latin American and Caribbean Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (7)North American Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (2)Main IngredientAllBeef (1)Cheese (1)Chicken (1)Chili Pepper (3)Cream (1)Maize (2)Pomegranate (1)Salsa (1)Tomato (1)Walnut (1)Era (Origin Period)All1521 (1)1529 (1)1545 (1)1821 (1)1949 (1)TraditionAllCacao Fermentation and Chocolate Making (1)Nixtamalization (1)Street Food Culture (1)Format/TypeAllEuropean Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (2)Latin American and Caribbean Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (7)North American Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (2)CourseAllCondiment or Dip (1)Snack or Street Food (1)Soup (1)Dietary SuitabilityAllContains Dairy or Egg (2)Contains Fish or Shellfish (2)Contains Meat or Poultry (3)Origin RegionAllMexico (9)Southern United States (1)United States (2)BrowseCompareSelect all 11ChilaquilesMexican CuisineChiles en NogadaMexican CuisineChili con CarneMexican CuisineEnchiladaMexican CuisineFrito pieMexican CuisineHuachinango a la VeracruzanaMexican CuisineMole PoblanoMexican CuisinePipianMexican CuisinePozoleMexican CuisineRajas con cremaMexican CuisineRomeritosMexican CuisineConnectionsAssociated WithBarbacoa, Culinary Techniques Well-attested Expresses TraditionCacao Fermentation and Chocolate Making, Food Traditions Well-attested Source On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the KitchenHarold McGeetier 1Nixtamalization, Food Traditions Well-attested Source Encyclopaedia Britannicatier 1Street Food Culture, Food Traditions Well-attested Features DishBurrito, Dishes Well-attested Source Burrito (Wikipedia)Caesar Salad, Dishes Well-attested Chilaquiles, Dishes Well-attested Source Chilaquiles - WikipediaChile Relleno, Dishes Well-attested Source Chile relleno - WikipediaChiles en Nogada, Dishes Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Chiles en nogadaChili con Carne, Dishes Well-attested Source Chili con Carne (Wikipedia)tier 3Enchilada, Dishes Well-attested Source Enchilada (Wikipedia)Escabeche, Dishes Well-attested Source Wikipedia: EscabecheFrito pie, Dishes Well-attested Source Frito pie (Wikipedia)Guacamole, Dishes Well-attested Guajolota, Dishes Well-attested Source Guajolota (Wikipedia)Hallaca, Dishes Well-attested Source Hallaca - WikipediaHuachinango a la Veracruzana, Dishes Well-attested Source Huachinango a la Veracruzana (Wikipedia)Humita, Dishes Well-attested Source Humita (Wikipedia)Kibbeh, Dishes Well-attested Source Kibbeh (Wikipedia)tier 3Migas, Dishes Well-attested Source Migas - WikipediaMole Poblano, Dishes Well-attested Source The Oxford Companion to FoodAlan Davidsontier 1Oblea, Dishes Well-attested Source Oblea (Wikipedia)Pinole, Dishes Well-attested Source Pinole (Wikipedia)Pipian, Dishes Well-attested Source Pipian (Wikipedia)Pozole, Dishes Well-attested Quesadilla, Dishes Well-attested Source Quesadilla (Wikipedia)Rajas con crema, Dishes Well-attested Source Rajas con crema (Wikipedia)Refried beans, Dishes Well-attested Source Refried beans (Wikipedia)Romeritos, Dishes Well-attested Source Romeritos (Wikipedia)Sopaipilla, Dishes Well-attested Source Sopaipilla (Wikipedia)Stuffed Peppers, Dishes Well-attested Source Stuffed peppers (Wikipedia)Tacos, Dishes Well-attested Source Taco (Wikipedia)tier 3Tacos al Pastor, Dishes Well-attested Source The Oxford Companion to FoodAlan Davidsontier 1Tamale, Dishes Well-attested Source Tamale (Wikipedia)tier 3Taquito, Dishes Well-attested Source Taquito (Wikipedia)Used ByCoriander, Ingredients Well-attested Source Coriander, WikipediaCumin, Ingredients Well-attested Source Cumin (Wikipedia)tier 2Uses IngredientCacao, Ingredients Well-attested ConnectedCacao is a Mesoamerican staple carried into Mexican cuisine, most visibly in mole sauces.Source Theobroma Cacao (Wikipedia)tier 2Chili Pepper, Ingredients Well-attested Source Larousse Gastronomiquetier 1Chorizo, Ingredients Well-attested Maize, Ingredients Well-attested Source Larousse Gastronomiquetier 1Salsa, Ingredients Well-attested In the Other AtlasesAlso in Geography Atlas: Mesoamerica, originated there.Also in Geography Atlas: Mexico, originated there.Sources1. On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchentier 1Harold McGee, Scribner, 2004technique discussion: nixtamalizationExpresses Tradition: Cacao Fermentation and Chocolate Making, ch. on chocolate2. Encyclopaedia Britannicatier 1Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.entry: Mexican cuisineExpresses Tradition: Nixtamalization, s.v. Mexican CuisineView the SourceThe Oxford Companion to Foodtier 1Alan Davidson, Oxford University Press, 2014entry: MexicoLarousse Gastronomiquetier 1Hamlyn, 2009Uses Ingredient: Maize, entry: MaizeUses Ingredient: Chili Pepper, entry: ChilliTheobroma Cacao (Wikipedia)tier 2WikipediaUses Ingredient: CacaoView the SourceChili con Carne (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Chili con Carne, Lead sectionQuote, Features Dish: Chili con Carne, Lead sectionis a spicy stew of Mexican origin containing chili peppers (sometimes in the form of chili powder), meat (usually beef), tomatoes, and beans.View the SourceCumin (Wikipedia)tier 2WikipediaUsed By: Cumin, UsesQuote, Used By: Cumin, UsesCumin can be an ingredient in chili powder (often Tex-Mex or Mexican-style)View the SourceCoriander, WikipediaUsed By: Coriander, Origin and distribution, cuisines sentenceQuote, Used By: Coriander, Origin and distribution, cuisines sentenceIt is included in Peruvian, Mexican, Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines.View the SourceTaco (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Tacos, Wikipedia category listView the SourceTamale (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Tamale, Wikipedia category listView the SourceKibbeh (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFeatures Dish: Kibbeh, Wikipedia category listView the SourceWikipedia: EscabecheFeatures Dish: Escabeche, Wikipedia category listView the SourceChilaquiles - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Chilaquiles, Wikipedia category listView the SourceHallaca - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Hallaca, Wikipedia category listView the SourceWikipedia: Chiles en nogadaFeatures Dish: Chiles en Nogada, Wikipedia category listView the SourceHumita (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Humita, Wikipedia category listChile relleno - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Chile Relleno, Wikipedia category listView the SourceMigas - WikipediaFeatures Dish: Migas, Wikipedia category listView the SourcePipian (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Pipian, Wikipedia category listPinole (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Pinole, Wikipedia category listQuesadilla (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Quesadilla, Wikipedia category listView the SourceTaquito (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Taquito, Wikipedia category listView the SourceBurrito (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Burrito, Wikipedia category listView the SourceStuffed peppers (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Stuffed Peppers, Wikipedia category listView the SourceOblea (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Oblea, Wikipedia category listView the SourceRefried beans (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Refried beans, Wikipedia category listView the SourceSopaipilla (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Sopaipilla, Wikipedia category listView the SourceEnchilada (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Enchilada, Wikipedia category listView the SourceRajas con crema (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Rajas con crema, Wikipedia category listView the SourceHuachinango a la Veracruzana (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Huachinango a la Veracruzana, Wikipedia category listView the SourceFrito pie (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Frito pie, Wikipedia category listView the SourceGuajolota (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Guajolota, Wikipedia category listView the SourceRomeritos (Wikipedia)Features Dish: Romeritos, Wikipedia category listView the SourceTake a Related QuizSignature Techniques of World CuisinesCovers this kind of entry.Comments (0)No comments yet. 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