Dishes Worth Traveling For, in Mexico!

If it is true that faith moves mountains, then food undoubtedly moves people. There are certain specialties within the country that are reason enough to leave home and take flight. It is true that many regional dishes can be found in various cosmopolitan cities in Mexico, but you will agree that nothing compares to going to the source and enjoying each specialty prepared as it should be. These are 7 dishes worth traveling for and where to find them. Aguachile with scallops Fresh, vibrant, and spicy, this seafood specialty is unlike any other. In this region of Mexico, you can find some of the best seafood in the world; from shrimp to oysters, the Mexican Pacific is the envy of the seas. This dish is perfect for a hangover or for a sunny beach day while enjoying the sun and a cold beer. Where?: Ensenada Cochinita pibil The jewel of the southeast, a specialty almost as beloved as the tacos de bistec and pastor themselves. This delicious dish includes pork marinated in achiote and spices as well as orange and lime juice to achieve that delightful balance of salty, sweet, and tangy flavors that we love. They serve it in the markets of Mérida like nowhere else. Where?: Mérida Mole poblano This couldn't be missing; if Mexico is known for a dish, beyond tacos, it is for mole. This seemingly homemade or market dish is, in fact, a delicate combination of flavors and ingredients admired around the world. A really good mole poblano is not easily found, but you are more likely to come across it when you are in the City of Angels. Where?: Puebla, City   Torta ahogada For some reason, no one has been able to imitate it. You might find very good mole or cochinita outside their places of origin, but finding a perfect torta ahogada outside of Jalisco is practically impossible. It might be the classic virote bread they use, or the spices that make the pork meat spicier, but whatever it is, you have to go there to taste it. Where?: Guadalajara Coastal tamales One of the most representative dishes of the state of Veracruz is the tamale, but it is not just any tamale. In Mexico City, we are more used to the corn ones, which are excellent, but the jarochos have a slightly more sumptuous texture, are more filling, and can even be spicier. It's worth a trip to the port just for a coastal tamale. Where?: Xalapa or Puerto de Veracruz. Ceviche You go to Acapulco for the waves, the sand, the bars and restaurants, and also for the ceviche. There are a thousand versions of this dish around the world, with the Peruvian being the most famous, but the Guerrero version is not lacking at all. It has that exact balance of citrus and sweetness from the fresh fish along with the spiciness of the sauces and condiments. Nothing more is needed than some crackers and a sunset to enjoy it best. Where?: Acapulco