Mexico is a huge country with an incredibly varied style of cooking. Like most other countries with a well-known cuisine, Mexico's dishes change according to the region and the ingredients that are native to each area. In some cases, the changes are drastic. For example, the food of the Yucatan peninsula is nothing like the food of the Pacific region of Mexico. There is a common thread among all the dishes, but the nuances, details and flavors can be incredibly different from one place to another.
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Many people like to think they know Mexican food because they've had tacos or burritos or even tamales. And while there's nothing wrong with that, the truth is that they're just scratching the surface if that's all they've tasted from Mexico's diverse menu. You can probably eat a different Mexican dish each week and still not taste them all!
From main dishes to desserts and everything in between, we break down Mexico's cuisine by exploring its seven distinct regional cuisines, which include: the North, the North and South Pacific coasts, the Lowlands, the South, the Gulf and Central Mexico. So if you're looking to expand your knowledge of Mexican cuisine, you're in for a treat!