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3 Best Authentic Mexican Dishes

3 June 2016

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Whether you're in Mexico itself or at home in the United States, you have to get hold of authentic Mexican food. Authentic Mexican food runs the range of the flavor spectrum. One moment you'll be downing something filling and savory, the next light and flaky, and yet once again you'll be enjoying something to satisfy your sweet tooth. Throughout the course of this brief article, you will learn about just a few authentic Mexican dishes you absolutely must try. Try making one of these dishes yourself, or head to a restaurant that serves authentic Mexican cuisine.

Tacos Al Pastor

Tacos al pastor, or "shepherd tacos" are a must try and a staple of any quick Mexican meal. The most important facet of tacos al pastor is that the meat is well seasoned and marinated. Usually, the meat is roasted on a rotating spit where it is then carefully shaved into thin slices. These slices are then placed onto small sized corn tortillas where they are then topped with an array of cilantro, pineapple, onion, and other treats. It is highly recommended that, for the grand finale, you squeeze a bit of fresh lime onto the taco and give it a nice dollop of salsa. The flavor is meaty, spicy, and of course, citrusy.

Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles are almost akin to nachos in their construction. Toasted tortillas are smothered in your choice of either red or green salsa and then topped with a bit of sour cream and shredded chicken. It is a decidedly simpler dish to make than nachos, but don't let this simplicity fool you. The taste is incredible. The shredded chicken tends to absorb a great deal of the salsa's flavor, and combined with the cooling flavor of the sour cream and the crunchy texture of the tortillas, this makes for a dish that is as unique as it is flavorful.

Pozole

Pozole is a dish that predates colonial culture in Mexico, and is derived from the Aztec culinary tradition. This stew largely consists of hominy corn, pork, chicken, and several vegetables. It is allowed to stew for hours upon end – throughout the night usually – which allows its texture to become a soft mush-like substance and the meat begins to really soak into the flavor of the broth. After pozole is served, it's up to you to add toppings to make it what it truly is. Lettuce, onion, lime, chile, oregano and radish are all typical pozole toppers.

Visit a Mexican restaurant, like El Chico Cafe, to find authentic food.

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