When it comes to Mexican food, most can identify a taco and burrito when they see one. There are countless dishes that hold a lot of flavors that many people enjoy. Today, we at Eddie’s Mexican Restaurant would like to share a handful of the top Mexican dishes that you likely already crave or will as you read this list!
Empanadas
With different types of fillings, like cheese, corn, meat, or vegetables, empanadas are pastry shells that are filled with various flavors. Cooked to yield a slightly crispy, flaky outer layer and a soft inside, these empanadas are made from the dough is folded over the stuffing. As a starter, tapa, or part of a main course in various Hispanic countries, including Chile, Argentina, and Spain, empanadas are usually served.
Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Omelet) & Chorizo Con Huevos (Mexican Sausage)
A tortilla Espanola is an omelet consisting of egg and potatoes that is cooked in a skillet with olive oil. Usually eaten as a tapa, or appetizer, the tortilla Espanola includes onions and features a simple seasoning of salt and pepper. Chorizo con huevos is scrambled eggs cooked with chorizo sausage.
Tajadas de Platano (Fried Plantain Chips)
Pork or fried chicken entrees, sides of rice, or reserved for dessert, tajadas are fried ripe plantains.
Tacos
As mentioned, tacos are easily recognized. They are extremely versatile; you can see how much potential this dish has to be customized as the tacos are tortillas folded around filling. Easily served with fish, chicken, beef, pork, and other meats along with sauces and spices, tacos are a traditional favorite.
Mole Sauce
Usually served over chicken, seafood, turkey, and other dishes, mole is a Mexican chili sauce. Mole can take many different forms, and usually made with a type of fruit, herbs and spices, chili peppers; like cumin, garlic, coriander, anise, cloves and sometimes chocolate.
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Popular all around the world, stuffed peppers in various forms. For example, pimientos rellenos, common in Spain, are bell peppers filled with a variety of fillings that can include cheese, rice, and chicken. Chile rellenos, are a Mexican stuffed pepper that are typically roasted poblano peppers stuffed with melted cheese, along with a mixture of raisins, pork or red meat, and other spices. They are also commonly covered in a red sauce.
Churros
Churros are an excellent dessert at sit-down restaurants and a popular street food. They normally served with a dipping sauce of chocolate or dulce de leche, churros are sweet fried-dough pastries. Churros are coated in cinnamon sugar and are best served warm and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Margaritas
While the origin stories vary, Margaritas were invented in Mexico and the classic drink consists of tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, a salted rim, and a margarita glass. These drinks can come in many flavors and varieties such as on the rocks, straight, or frozen. Being popular, many diners include it with their favorite Mexican dish.
Traditional Mexican Cuisine in Las Vegas, Nevada (Just Minutes from Summerlin, North LV & Henderson, NV)
Other common favorites include arepa, Gallo pinto, grilled corn, paella, ceviche, flan, Arroz con leche, tres leche cake, and bunuelos among others. If you are looking for fine Mexican Cuisine in the Greater Las Vegas, Nevada area, check out Eddie’s Mexican Restaurant and enjoy the bursting flavors and mouthwatering dishes we serve for lunch and dinner every day!
