15 regional recipes to try at home

Oaxacan tamalesThe name of these Oaxacan Tamales with Mole and Chicken comes from the Nahuatl “tamalli” which means “wrapped”, the tamal is a food of pre-Hispanic origin. In each state of the country, they are prepared with different ingredients, but they have the same base, which is corn dough. This delicious recipe originates from the state of Oaxaca and is very easy to cook.See recipe

Oven-baked cochinita pibilWith this recipe for Oven-baked Cochinita Pibil, you won't have to search for where to buy cochinita pibil by the kilo, as you can make it from home. This dish is made with achiote, pork, tomato, and is usually served in tacos or panuchos.See recipe

Beef in its juice Jalisco styleBeef in its juice is part of the classic recipes of traditional Mexican meals. This dish is perfect for any mealtime, as it can be consumed as breakfast or lunch.See recipe

Painted hen Sonora styleThis typical soup recipe from Sonora is known as Gallina Pinta, although it does not contain chicken or hen; its name refers more to the use of pinto beans.See recipe

Zarandeado fish Nayarit styleZarandeado fish is a typical preparation from the Pacific coast, said to have originated in the state of Nayarit, but you can find it on many beaches along the coast. It is a fresh, flavorful, light, and delicious dish.See recipe

Northern discadaThis Northern discada recipe will be everything you need for that family barbecue you are planning. The special touch comes from the beer added, and we assure you that the bacon, meat, chorizo, and sausage will have a great flavor.See recipe

Chicken salbutes in green and red sauceSalbutes are a traditional dish from Yucatecan cuisine, but this version is adapted for you to prepare them with a filling of chicken stew in green and red sauce, making them ideal for Independence Day celebrations, although they are also a perfect Mexican snack for the weekend.See recipe

Guanajuato miner enchiladasPrepare this traditional enchiladas recipe from the state of Guanajuato. It is said that this dish was preferred by the mining class, and women would bring it to their husbands after their workday ended, as during the colonial era, Guanajuato was a major mining center, hence the name miner enchiladas. Today, it is a very popular dish, and there are many variations of it.See recipe

Bean bombaThis Bean Bomba recipe is a typical dish from the state of Veracruz. What makes this dish special is that it is ideally served for breakfast and has cheese and beans as its main ingredients, with a delicious sweet shell, a combination you wouldn't imagine.See recipe

Drowned cakePrepare this delicious emblematic snack from Guadalajara; the tasty drowned cake has a tomato sauce, is filled with carnitas and refried beans, and is served with pickled onions, avocado, and árbol chili sauce.See recipe

Poblano cemitaIn Puebla, this very representative dish is made with a salty bread called cemita, filled with milanesa, quesillo, pápalo, avocado, onion, and chipotle chili in adobo.See recipe

Oaxacan black mole with red riceTraditional black mole from Oaxaca is a preparation that has existed since pre-Hispanic times, has a great aroma and flavor as it is a recipe made from grinding mainly black chilhuacle chili and a large number of ingredients such as tomato, jitomate, sesame, peanuts, chocolate, almonds, pumpkin seeds, flavored with cinnamon, clove, avocado leaf, cumin, thyme, among others.See recipe

Potosino enchiladasPotosino enchiladas are made with corn dough seasoned with guajillo chili sauce and an exquisite filling made from the classic cheese of the state.See recipe

Traditional lime soupLime soup is a typical dish from Yucatecan cuisine, made from seasoned and spiced chicken broth with cloves, Yucatecan oregano, and cumin. This broth is fried in lard with chicken, tomato, onion, and sweet yellow chili or Xcat-ik; the most delicious part is that it is flavored with lime slices that give it a spectacular taste and is accompanied by strips of fried tortillas.See recipe

Jalisco-style pozole This popular broth made from a mix of chiles, corn, and pork will be the star dish on your table. Accompany it with onion, lettuce, radish, oregano, and corn tostadas with cream.See recipe