This may come as a surprise to some friends from the neighboring country to the north, but May 5th is not about nachos, fajitas, or Taco Bell.

In fact, it couldn't be further from the truth.

As Mexicans, when we commemorate the Battle of Puebla properly, we enjoy dishes that are a bit more traditional, not Tex-Mex specialties.

To give you an idea, here are examples of what we eat (and what we don't) on May 5th.

May 5th is a typically Mexican celebration.

We enjoy, like many others, preparing and eating our national specialties:



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No, cheap copies:



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Nor cheap imitations:



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But really Mexican food, like some delicious tacos (which are not hard shell tacos).



Or some delicious enchiladas.



We also go for the homemade classics:



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Or we simply visit the esquites cart.



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And it's not that we have anything against foreigners who enjoy a good burrito.



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Or who want to embrace our culture.



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We just want you to know our true gastronomy.


And that you end the night with a flan J.



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Let's stay true to the deliciousness of our food with these delightful recipes:

• Chilaquiles with mole

• Esquites

• Flan

• Mexican-style Chicharrón Tacos

• Poblano Sopes