Mexican cuisine is loaded with flavors, colors, and textures because of the country’s rich history, geography, and culture. Each region of Mexico its own culinary traditions, from the spicy chilies of the Yucatan to the earthy flavors of Oaxacan mole. Taquerias el Mexicano taps into these traditions to bring you the most delicious, scrumptious Mexican food in Miami. Let’s take a deeper look at the world of Mexican food.
Corn, Beans, and Chilies – The Heart of Mexican Food
Mexican cuisine is defined by three essential ingredients: corn, beans, and chilies. Corn, or maize, is revered as a sacred crop and is the core ingredient of numerous dishes like tortillas to tamales. Beans provide protein and body. Various chilies add heat, depth, and complexity to a many dishes from salsas to moles.
Regional Diversity
Mexican food is as diverse as the country, which is huge. Each region has its own unique culinary traditions and taste profiles. Each region has a different culinary flavor shaped by local ingredients and indigenous influences. The seafood-rich cuisine of the Pacific coast and the hearty stews of the central highlands are good examples of this.
Northern Mexico
The foods of Northern Mexico have bold flavors and hearty dishes. They are influenced by the cowboy culture of the area. Grilled meats, such as carne asada, are a given, served with flour tortillas and spicy salsas. Northern specialties include machaca, a dried beef dish, and cabrito, roasted goat.
Central Mexico
Central Mexico is home to some of Mexico’s most recognizable dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and pozole. The area’s cuisine uses a lot of corn, beans, and chilies. A wide variety of herbs and spices are also utilized. Mole poblano, a rich and complex sauce made with chocolate and chili peppers, is a specialty.
Southern Mexico
The food of Southern Mexico stems from the native cultures of the region and the tropical environment. Oaxaca is known for its rich and complex moles which are made with a wide variety of ingredients like chocolate, nuts, and spices. Tlayudas which are oversized tortillas topped with beans, cheese, and meat; and chapulines, toasted grasshoppers seasoned with chili and lime, are both examples of this food (we don’t serve the latter at Taquerias el Mexicano).
Flavors of the Market
The Mexican food experience starts at the vibrant and bustling mercado, or market. Vendors sell fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and spices from their stalls in the market. The market spans the gamut of Mexican flavors. The sweet aroma of ripe mangoes, wafting smell of corn tortillas cooking, and the pungent scent of fresh cilantro are all around you.
So, Mexican food is diverse. And delicious. Taquerias el Mexicano is your best Mexican restaurant in Miami for authentic, tasty dishes in a festive atmosphere