The Mexican cuisine is known for its variety especially in flavors, taste and variety of spices included in it. Before the advent of Spanish people the Mexican cuisine was based on more of corn based dishes with beans, squash, herbs and chilies. The Spanish have the great contribution in the Mexican food that incorporated their Spanish food.
The Mexican food is the outcome of combined culinary traits Mexico with the influence of Spanish food. Now the Mexican food is flour or corn tortillas with Quesofresco Cheese, chicken, pork or beef. The chili pepper is the integral part of the cuisine with more of vegetables and meats. Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, radish, chilies, chili pepper and green pepper makes it more colorful. We can see the French and Caribbean influence on Mexican food. Some dishes are made with the traditional Mayan and Aztec style. Some of the popular appetizers and side dishes served are Arroz Amarillo, Lentejas, lentil beans, Pico de Gallo, Ensalada de fruta, followed by the main course Arroz con pollo, tamales, empanadas, polvorones, parilladas and many more along with some Mexican beers and soft drinks
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