🇲🇽 Mexico

Cuisine of Mexico

Mexican cuisine is a rich and ancient culinary tradition rooted in Mesoamerican culture, blending native ingredients like corn, chili peppers, squash, and cacao with Spanish influences. It is known for its bold flavors, vibrant colors, and diverse regional specialties that celebrate both indigenous and European heritage.

Signature Ingredients
CornChili PeppersAvocadoCacaoBeans
Local Specialties
Hoja Santa
Aromatic herb with anise and licorice flavor
Queso Oaxaca
String cheese similar to mozzarella
Chapulines
Toasted grasshoppers
Nopal
Edible cactus pads
Mezcal
Traditional distilled agave spirit

List of Michelin Star restaurants in Mexico

How many Michelin Star restaurants in Mexico in 2025?

Michelin Star Restaurants in Mexico (18 places)