11 Most Authentic Dishes To Order At a Mexican Restaurant

Soft or crispy tortillas filled with various meats (like carne asada, al pastor, or carnitas), topped with onions, cilantro, and salsa.

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Tortillas rolled and filled with meats, cheese, or beans, then covered in enchilada sauce and baked.

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Poblano peppers stuffed with cheese or meat, dipped in batter, and fried until golden.

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A rich and complex sauce made with chilies, spices, and often chocolate, served with chicken or pork.

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Steamed corn masa filled with meats, cheese, or chilies, wrapped in corn husks.

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A classic avocado-based dip with lime, cilantro, onions, and tomatoes.

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Fresh seafood (like shrimp or fish) marinated in lime juice and mixed with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and spices.

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A hearty soup made with hominy, meat (often pork), and seasoned with various spices.

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11 Most Authentic Dishes To Order At a Mexican Restaurant

Soft or crispy tortillas filled with various meats (like carne asada, al pastor, or carnitas), topped with onions, cilantro, and salsa.

Tacos

Tortillas rolled and filled with meats, cheese, or beans, then covered in enchilada sauce and baked.

Enchiladas

Poblano peppers stuffed with cheese or meat, dipped in batter, and fried until golden.

Chiles Rellenos

A rich and complex sauce made with chilies, spices, and often chocolate, served with chicken or pork.

Mole

Steamed corn masa filled with meats, cheese, or chilies, wrapped in corn husks.

Tamales

A classic avocado-based dip with lime, cilantro, onions, and tomatoes.

Guacamole

Fresh seafood (like shrimp or fish) marinated in lime juice and mixed with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and spices.

Ceviche

A hearty soup made with hominy, meat (often pork), and seasoned with various spices.

Pozole

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