What Traditional Mexican Christmas Food Should You Try?

You can’t get more traditional than tamales. These have been around before Mexico was even called Mexico. Some say that the Aztecs were the first to create these delicious stuffed delicacies. Yet you’re more than just the traditional guy or gal. You want a bit of excitement in the mix. This is why tamales are for you. You can keep them as simple or as crazy as you want. They can be stuffed with meat, beans, chilies, sauces, cheeses… you name it. Just don’t forget the chili on the side!

Ah, good ol’ pozole. It’s a traditional soup with hominy in it. You can add meat, cabbage, lettuce, radishes, onion, lemon or tostadas. It’s the perfect dish to keep you warm and comfortable. It’s like the Mexican version of chicken noodle soup. Nothing will make you feel as good or as warm inside. You may not be ready to try something wild, so try this tame and delicious dish this holiday!

Woah there! You must be ready to try something crazy! Well, this might be for you. Menudo is a soup made with broth, a chili pepper base, and…. Cow stomach. Before you refresh the page and try for something else, hear me out. This stuff is delicious. It is the final frontier as far as trying something new goes. Once you’ve had it, you’ll be able to tell all your friends how Mexican you are. Because believe me, besides you, we might be the only people crazy enough to try it. Just take my word for it, one taste and you’ll be hooked.

Ah, so you’re the party type… Well, Rosca de Reyes is the perfect Mexican holiday dish for you. It is typically eaten on the 6th of January, the last day of the holidays in Mexico. In each Rosca there is one little baby Jesus plastic toy. Whoever gets it in their slice gets to throw next year’s party! What other dish can you name that can start a party!?

Hey there, Mr. or Mrs. Sweet Tooth. Boy do I have the treat for you! Buñuelos are basically fried tortillas with sugar and cinnamon. Every little boy and girl in the whole of Mexico knows all too well about the challenge that is not letting their mom find out how many they actually ate. These things are so irresistibly good they’ll have you waiting until next Christmas.