La Comida en La Comida en MéxicoMéxico

¿Cuándo Comen en México?¿Cuándo Comen en México?

Mealtimes:Mealtimes: El desayuno 7:00 - 7:30 El desayuno 7:00 - 7:30 El almuerzo 11:00 – 12:00El almuerzo 11:00 – 12:00

Snack (La Merienda)Snack (La Merienda)

La comida 2:00 - 3:00La comida 2:00 - 3:00 Big Meal of Day (La Comida Grande)Big Meal of Day (La Comida Grande)

La cena 7:00 – 9:00La cena 7:00 – 9:00

El DesayunoEl Desayuno ChilaquilesChilaquiles – fried corn tortillas cut up with salsa or mole on top.

Eggs and sometimes chicken are added and it has cheese or sour cream on top. Usually served with refried beans.

QuesadillasQuesadillas

BurritosBurritos

Zucaritas con Tigre ToZucaritas con Tigre Toñoño

Chocolate CalienteChocolate Caliente

ChilaquilesChilaquiles

QuesadillasQuesadillas

BurritosBurritos

ZucaritasZucaritas

Chocolate CalienteChocolate Caliente

El AlmuerzoEl Almuerzo(una merienda)(una merienda)

TortaTorta – small sandwich served on a firm, crusty white roll. Can be served hot or cold – there are a variety of kinds.

EnchiladaEnchilada

Fruta … Fruta … mango, papaya, sandmango, papaya, sandía, fresasía, fresas

JícamaJícama – the root of the jícama plant. Tastes sweet and starchy, similar to apples or raw green beans. Typically eaten raw with salt, lemon or lime juice and chili powder. Added to soups and other hot dishes. Used to dip in salsa as an alternative to tortilla chips or on top of salads.

TortasTortas

EnchiladasEnchiladas

FrutasFrutas

JícamaJícama

La ComidaLa Comida EnchiladasEnchiladas

MoleMole PoblanoPoblano – made with dried chili peppers, ground nuts/seeds, spices, chocolate, salt, avocado leaves, onions and garlic.

Mole VerdeMole Verde – similar to poblano, but gets its green color from the – similar to poblano, but gets its green color from the toasted pumpkin seeds that form the sauce's base. As well as using toasted pumpkin seeds that form the sauce's base. As well as using ingredients such as Romaine Lettuce, cilantro and tomatillos.ingredients such as Romaine Lettuce, cilantro and tomatillos.

TamalesTamales – wrapped in corn husks or plantain leaves and steamed. Filled with corn dough (masa), meat, cheese and spiced chilies.

TacosTacos – Tacos al Pastor is most popular type. Made with pork, – Tacos al Pastor is most popular type. Made with pork, spiced chili peppers, spices and herbs.spiced chili peppers, spices and herbs.

EnchiladasEnchiladas

Mole PoblanoMole Poblano

Mole VerdeMole Verde

TamalesTamales

Topping for TacosTopping for Tacos

Tacos al pastorTacos al pastor

Tacos de Tripas Tacos de Tripas y Chapulines y Chapulines

La Dieta MexicanaLa Dieta Mexicana TortillasTortillas – corn tortillas are more popular than flour.

AguacateAguacate LimaLima FrijolesFrijoles ArrozArroz SalsaSalsa

Valentina (the most popular brand)Valentina (the most popular brand)

TortillasTortillas

Aguacate, Lima, Aguacate, Lima, Frijoles y SalsaFrijoles y Salsa

La CenaLa Cena TacosTacos

QuesadillasQuesadillas

TaquitosTaquitos – small rolled up corn tortilla filled with beef or chicken and fried. Flautas are very similar, but made with flour tortillas.

Sopes – small circle of fried masa (corn meal) soaked in lime is the base. Topped with refried beans, cheese, onions, red/green salsa and sour cream. Pork and chicken can be used too.

TaquitosTaquitos

SopesSopes

ElotesElotes

Las BebidasLas Bebidas AtoleAtole – hot drink with masa, cinnamon, water & vanilla. Chocolate

can be added. Very popular at Christmas.

Manzana LiftManzana Lift – carbonated drink made by Coca Cola for Latin America. 5 varieties: golden, green, red, zero red & + manzana

JarritosJarritos – popular soft drink brand. Variety of fruit flavors.

CocaCoca – what they call Coke in Mexico.

Aguas de Fruta / Aguas FrescasAguas de Fruta / Aguas Frescas

AtoleAtole

Manzana LiftManzana Lift

JarritosJarritos

CocaCoca

Aguas de FrutaAguas de Fruta

Los PostresLos Postres Helado (Nieve)Helado (Nieve)

PaletasPaletas

Arroz con lecheArroz con leche

GelatinaGelatina

FlanFlan

Helado/NieveHelado/Nieve

PaletasPaletas

Arroz con Arroz con lecheleche

GelatinaGelatina

FlanFlan

Los DulcesLos Dulces DuvalinDuvalin Carlos VCarlos V MuecasMuecas PanzPanzónón Pelón Pelo RicoPelón Pelo Rico BomVasoBomVaso RockaletaRockaleta Paleta de LechePaleta de Leche