What do you eat in September at your house? For many, pozole is a classic, but for others, what is indispensable are masa snacks, or some even prefer simple recipes, like tinga, or something more special and elaborate, like mole.

Mexican cuisine is vast, and while we can enjoy it any day, the month of September is very suitable to try a bit of it each day, so how about we give you 30 Mexican dishes that are eaten in September?

From snacks to traditional dishes, here we present 30 Mexican dishes for the patriotic month.

Enchiladas
Let's start with a Mexican classic: red enchiladas with chicken. This homemade recipe is ideal for lunch or even breakfast with your family, plus its preparation is usually very simple.

Pozole
Pozole is a broth of pre-Hispanic origin, whose name comes from the Nahuatl "pozolli", meaning "frothy" or "boiled". This recipe for white pozole with pork and cacahuazintle corn is a classic of September, and you can't forget to serve it with lettuce, radish, lime, onion, oregano, and piquin chili.

Chicken Tinga 
This chicken stew is practical, nutritious, and economical. On tostadas or tacos, it’s a great option for large gatherings.

Mole
With various chilies, chocolate, plantain, lard, and a bit of piloncillo, mole is another star dish in September. 

Pata tostadas
To celebrate the patriotic festivities, you can't miss some delicious pata tostadas with refried beans, pickled chiles, cream, and cheese that will leave you wanting more.


Carnitas
This recipe for homemade carnitas is perfect for tacos on the weekend or at a gathering, like a Mexican night.

Torta Ahogada
Direct from Jalisco, this popular Mexican snack consists of a torta made with a bread called "birote" filled with carnitas and then submerged in a spicy sauce made with dried árbol chili and tomato.

Pambazos
Did you know that the name of this snack originated in Veracruz, referring to a bread made with egg, milk, and flour called “pan basso”? This version is the classic one, filled with potatoes and chorizo, but you can also prepare it with picadillo.

Alambre
This chicken and cecina alambre recipe will amaze you, as it is prepared with simple ingredients. Moreover, it is ideal for Sunday barbecues, as part of your weekly menu, or even as a dish to sell.

Chicken Tinga in Green Sauce
This recipe gives a twist to the classic chipotle tinga and is a great economical and yielding Mexican dish.

Enchorizadas
Try this delicious enchorizadas recipe, some tasty enchiladas filled with Oaxaca cheese drenched in green sauce with chorizo.

Cochinita Pibil
The original cochinita pibil comes from the blend of pre-Hispanic and colonial influences, so the original recipe has changed a lot over time, but this delicious Yucatecan dish is perfect for sharing in September.

Ranch Steaks
This recipe for ranch steaks, which have a touch of beer that adds a lot of flavor to the sauce, is a different Mexican dish for the patriotic festivities.

Barbacoa
Barbacoa is a very traditional dish where the meat is cooked in Pib, that is, in an "earth oven", where the meat is covered with roasted maguey leaves. As a result, we obtain very tender and juicy meat, accompanied by a broth made from the juices of the cooking, chickpeas, and carrots.

Chicharrón Tlacoyos
Masa snacks are a must, and these tlacoyos filled with chicharrón, also drowned in a delicious green sauce, will captivate everyone.


Aztec Cake
This traditional Mexican recipe is prepared with simple ingredients you always have at home, like chicken, tortillas, and tomatoes, allowing you to have a complete meal ready in just 40 minutes.

Red Pozole with Pork and Chicken
Red pozole is very famous in Jalisco, although it is also prepared in different regions, each with its own version and way of accompanying it. The recipe we provide includes a mix of pork and chicken, making it a very yielding dish, ideal for enjoying in community.

Chicharrón in Green Sauce
This chicharrón stew is perfect for taquizas and is ideal to accompany with beans.

Gorditas
Stuffed with chicharrón, suadero, or carnitas, gorditas are perfect for celebrating September 15.

Coloradito Mole
In addition to being one of the seven traditional moles from Oaxaca eaten with pork or chicken, you can use this Oaxacan mole to prepare enchiladas and tamales.

Mexican Rice
Rice is undoubtedly one of those Mexican dishes that even the best chefs respect, but it's a staple in every kitchen, as it's the best accompaniment for stews, tacos, and more.

Green Pozole
The green pozole from Guerrero has its characteristic color thanks to the sauce made with tomato, epazote, poblano chili, and pumpkin seeds. Since it is very yielding, it is an ideal dish for large celebrations.

Mole with Chicken
This recipe for mole with chicken for taquiza is a very simple option to prepare, as the ingredients are cooked in one pot, blended, and returned to the same pot to finish cooking. It’s ideal for gatherings or for special occasions.

Beef Tinga
Try this version of beef tinga with sauce made from dried chiles, we guarantee that its spicy flavor will make you unable to stop eating, and it pairs very well with rice and tortillas.

Chile en Nogada
This emblematic dish of Mexican cuisine is a clear example of the mestizaje in Mexican culture, which also represents the culmination of the struggle for Mexico's independence, so it cannot be missing in the patriotic month.


Egg Pellizcadas with Chorizo
This Veracruz breakfast is very easy and quick to prepare, plus it’s another one of those perfect masa snacks for these dates.

Tricolor Enchiladas with Pipián
Enjoy this tricolor enchiladas with pipián recipe, it's the ideal dish to celebrate the patriotic festivities. For this recipe, you must prepare 3 different pipianes: green pipián, red pipián, and dark pipián, and you will become an expert in Mexican gastronomy.

Arrachera Trompo
You can't miss this recipe for arrachera trompo, as it is a flavorful recipe, very easy to prepare, and perfect for a patriotic taquiza. Accompany these delicious tacos with onion, cilantro, lime juice, and your favorite salsa.

Swiss Enchiladas
The Swiss enchiladas are another perfect Mexican creation for the patriotic month, with their sauce and gratin that we all love.

Sopes
With masa, nopales, or even cauliflower and potato, you can make sopes in different ways and also with different stews, such as tuna tinga, poblano rajas, or nopal salad, so you have plenty of variety for your Mexican night.