Mexican Food
Mexican food is loved around the world for the way it blends bold flavours with influences from different cultures. A key reason for the popularity of Mexican cuisine is its indigenous influences, including ingredients such as avocados, tomatoes, corn, and beans. These fresh ingredients have been fused with a variety of different meats and vegetables to create the Mexican dishes we love today.
Whether you’re hosting a Mexican-themed evening or looking for popular dinner recipes, these traditional Mexican starters and desserts offer plenty of inspiration.
Mexican starters
- Guacamole: Creamy avocado dip with zesty lime and fresh cilantro.
- Queso Fundido: Melted cheese with chorizo or mushrooms, served with warm tortillas.
- Ceviche: Citrus-marinated seafood with onions and cilantro for a fresh, light starter.
- Elote (Mexican street corn): Grilled corn with mayo, cheese, chilli, and lime.
- Chips and Salsa: Crispy tortilla chips with spicy tomato salsa.
Mexican desserts
- Churros: A Mexican favourite, churros are crispy fried dough sticks dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with chocolate sauce.
- Tres Leches Cake: Moist sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk, topped with whipped cream.
- Flan: Creamy caramel custard with a silky texture, served chilled.
- Arroz con Leche: Creamy rice pudding flavoured with cinnamon and vanilla.
- Pastel de Elote (Mexican corn cake): Sweet cake made with fresh corn kernels, creating a unique and delightful dessert.
