Traditional+Mexican+Dishes

Tamales are packets of corn dough that either contain savory or sweet filling. These corn packets are wrapped up in either corn husks or banana leaves. The tamale packets are steamed and traditionally they are served plain; however, tamales can also be seen served with sauce which has become very popular in many American-Mexican restaurants. Like most Mexican dishes, there are many different varieties of tamales. Large tamales that are wrapped in banana leaves and served with black mole are the specialty of the Oaxaca region. In contrast, tamales made up of pineapple, sweet brown beans, and corn are the specialty in the Culiacan, Sinaloa region.
 * Traditional Dishes**
 * Tamales**

Menudo is a traditional soup dish that is often prepared on New Years morning. Menudo is a spicy soup that is made up of tripe (cow's stomach) along with lime, onions, cilantro, and crushed red peppers. Menudo is traditionally served with corn tortillas that are often rolled up and dipped into the soup.
 * Menudo**

Carnitas, meaning “little meats” is a typed of braised pork. The pork used for carnitas comes from the upper and lower sections of the front shoulder of the hog. The pork is braised for a long period of time, usually close to 8 to 10 hours, in order for the meat to easily be pulled apart. Carnitas can be a dish on its own, or it is also typically seen used in tamales, tacos, burritos, and tortas.
 * Carnitas**

Further list of dishes
 * Drinks**
 * Atole
 * Bacanora
 * Aquas Frescas
 * Mezcal
 * Pulque
 * Tequila


 * Main Courses**
 * Arroz con pollo
 * Barbacoa
 * Cecina
 * Chalupa
 * Chile relleno
 * Enchilada
 * Flautas
 * Gorditas
 * Rajas con crema
 * Desserts**
 * Churros
 * Arroz con leche
 * Empanadas
 * Flan
 * Dulce de leche