Here a few dishes to try on our Mexico trips:
* **Mole.** Considered one of the most important dishes in Mexico, mole (pronounced MOLE-ay) is any deeply flavorful sauce made by blending together a mixture of herbs, dried spices, chiles, nuts, seeds, and other ingredients—even chocolate (this type is known as mole poblano). Mole can be green (mole verde), black (mole negro), or another color, such as red or yellow, and preparations and ingredients vary by region. Mole sauces are often served as a dressing for meats or poured atop dishes like enchiladas. Have fun trying as many as you can while traveling on one of our tours to Mexico!
* **Chilaquiles.** Featuring layers of fried corn tortillas, green or red salsa, scrambled or fried eggs, pulled chicken, cheese, and refried beans, this savory, sometimes spicy, dish is typically served for breakfast.
* **Pozole.** This slow-cooked, hominy-based soup, a staple of Mexican cuisine, dates to pre-Hispanic times. Chicken, pork, and vegetarian versions are served with garnishes such as onion, radish, lettuce, lime, and chili.
* **Tacos al pastor.** This popular type of taco is another can’t-miss dish to try when you travel on one of our tours to Mexico. (Its name translates to “in the style of the shepherd,” a nod to the Lebanese and Syrian immigrants who originated the dish in Mexico in the early 20th century.) Strips of pork, cooked shawarma-style on a spit, are piled onto a corn tortilla, along with diced onion, fresh cilantro, and pineapple. Simple, and so delicious!
* **Elote.** If you join one of our Mexico tour packages and see a street vendor selling this snack, don’t pass up a chance to try it. It’s made by topping a boiled cob of corn with salt, chili powder, lime, butter, cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Whether it’s served on a stick or in a cup, we’re pretty sure you’ll want to go back for seconds. (Just don't forget to grab a few servilletas, or napkins!)
* **Guacamole.** A popular party snack in many parts of the world, this mashup—considered a mole in Mexico—of avocado, onion, tomato, lime juice, and chili peppers dates back to the time of the Aztecs. Scoop it up with warm tortilla chips as a snack, or add it as a garnish to tacos, enchiladas, or other traditional Mexican dishes.