When most foreigners think of Mexican food, they think of the cooking style of the arid northern Mexico rather than of the more sophisticated Central regional style.

To know Mexican food, you need to be familiar with each of Mexico's four major regional areas: Central, Coastal, Northern, and Southern. My Mexican food section will help you gain that familiarity.

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Mexican combo plate

Is this considered
a cliche menu item?

Northern region

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Mole Poblano

Is the celebrated
entree supposed to have
a strong chocolate taste?

Central

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Huachinango a la Veracruzana

Which fish is used for
this well-known specialty?

Coastal

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Cladillo de Mariscos

What are the main
ingredients of this
popular soup/stew?

Coastal

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Pozole

Is the popular pozole
specialty made with a
corn, potato, or rice product?

Southern

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Huevos Rancheros

Do you know the recipe
for this egg dish?

National

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Tortillas

What part of Mexico are they
made with corn? With wheat?

National

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Main meal

Traditionally, what part
of the day does it occur?

National - Page 2

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Tequila

It is made from which plant?

Beverages

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