Cuisine of Mexico City for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

The local cuisine can be called one of the major national attractions. It is truly original and unique. Corn and corn flour occupy the honorable place in the national cuisine. These ingredients are added in literally every dish. Corn tortillas "tacos," which are baked with various fillings, are the most beloved dish among local people. Among the meat dishes the most popular one is, without a doubt, “posoles "- deep fried meat in corn flour. It should be noted that there is a drink with the same name, which is also made from corn.

Hot spices and herbs are the most well-known symbols of the national cuisine. They are added elsewhere, except for, probably, sweets. Local restaurants always offer guests to order various special sauces, each of which can make the dish unique and give it a special flavor nuance. Meat dishes occupy a significant part of national restaurants’ menus. Some of them are very exotic.
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Gourmets will enjoy the meat of iguana and boiled adder, and maize porridge is usually served as a side dish. Among the plant food beans occupy the first place. They are added to soups, salads and to the meat goulash. Vegetarians will be also interested in visiting restaurants of Mexico City and try vegetable soups with mushrooms, salads, and exotic dishes made from the "nopal" cactus.
Among the restaurants of the national cuisine we should mention Villa Maria, where fans of spicy dishes will find everything they need. In addition to signature dishes the restaurant has a special drink - cocktail "Margarita", which is prepared from tequila. If you want to have a romantic dinner, Jaso restaurant is a perfect choice. A part of its tables is served on the terrace, and banquets are organized in a separated hall. Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurant offers to its guests largest choice of meat dishes. Here are served the best steaks in the city coupled with special sauces and gourmet meat delicacies. The basis of the menu of Pujol restaurant makes up the modern cuisine, as well as unique author's cuisine. Even big connoisseurs of Mexican cuisine will be more than delighted from visiting this restaurant. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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More to see in Mexico City
The main attraction of Mexico City is located in its suburbs. We are talking about the ancient city of Teotihuacan. Many interesting beliefs and legends are connected with this ancient city. Even nowadays its territory is full of different ruins of old buildings and places of worship. There are also two pyramids - the Sun and the Moon ones. Even nowadays the archaeological excavations do not stop near these facilities. During the excursion guides tell travelers about the unusual construction materials that have been found here by scientists. The origin and destination of many of them still remains a mystery. Perhaps, the pyramid of Quetzalcoatl is the most mysterious object of this ancient city. It is named after one of major deities of the Maya. The pyramid is surrounded by spacious terraces, on which you will see the sculptures that depict ancient gods. The city also has many notable places that are recommended for visiting. Don’t forget to visit the square of the three cultures, which is located in the heart of Mexico City. On the square you will find the houses that have been built by the Aztecs, as well as a great Catholic cathedral, which is a truly striking architectural monument of the colonial period. Paseo de la Reforma Street is a perfect place for walking. The building of this street was performed in accordance with the construction plan of the Champs Elysees in Paris. Don’t forget to visit the ancient fortress Malinalco located on one of the highest hills. Supposedly, the fortress was built in the early 15th century. Unfortunately, only a few buildings have survived till our times. The temple known under the name "House of Eagles" is by far the most interesting building of the architectural complex. The temple, which has been carved in one of rocks, is a circular room decorated with sculptures of eagles and jaguars. Frida Kahlo Museum is a … Read further

Unique sights around Mexico City

Earliest 16-Century Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl

From the series “Famous UNESCO sites in North America”
This monastery is dedicated to the Archangel Michael. The place is famous for unique works of art that have survived unchanged since the founding of the monastery. Guests will have an opportunity to visit the monastery's old chapel decorated with intricate carvings, as well as to enjoy the unique medieval frescoes. The amazing religious and historical artifacts are stored in each of the ancient monasteries. Not only fans of history, but also those who like to walk at the beautiful natural places will like it. … Read further

Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan

From the series “Famous UNESCO sites in North America”
The center of the pre-hispanic city of Teotihuacan is the Citadel. That’s a huge internal space that can host up to 100 000 people. Around the square there are several pyramids. The Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon are main ones among them. During archaeological research, scientists were able to discover a lot of valuable artifacts, including ritual paraphernalia, household items, and ancient Mayan masks. A significant part of the artifacts are presented today at the National Museum of Anthropology situated in Mexico City. … Read further
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