Ciudad Obregón

Tacos are the national dish of Mexico, dating back to the Mexican silver mines of the 18th century, when the word taco referred to gunpowder that was wrapped in a piece of paper and inserted into rocks. It was used to excavate the precious ore from mines and was called tacos de miner... Read more

Tacos al carbon is a taco style where meat is grilled over hot coals. It consists of a corn flour or wheat flour taco filled with a variety of grilled meats such as skirt steak, although any type of meat will do. The taco is additionally topped with bell peppers, onions, and freshly chopped coria... Read more

Caldo de queso is a simple Mexican soup featuring potatoes, green chilies, chicken broth, and cheese. It is important to add the cheese last in order for it to turn the soup creamy without producing large mounds of cheese in the liquid. The soup is traditionally served with fried corn tortilla ch... Read more

Danger dog consists of a bacon-wrapped sausage that is grilled until crispy, then stuffed into a bolillo roll and topped with a variety of ingredients such as beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño salsa, mayonnaise, and mustard. This unique variety of hot dog originated in Hermosillo ... Read more

Coyotas are traditional Mexican cookies that were invented in Hermosillo, Sonora in the 19th century. They are made from flour dough and filled with piloncillo – unrefined Mexican sugar. The name coyotas is literally translated to a female coyote, but it is also a... Read more

Gallina pinta is a traditional soup originating from Sonora. The name of the soup means speckled hen and it refers to the colorful ingredients used in its preparation - white corn, red chili peppers, and brown beans. Other ingredients include oxtail pieces, onions, garlic, salt, peppercorns, and ... Read more

Bacanora is a native Mexican spirit exclusively made in the Sonora region. It is made with a specific type of agave called Pacifica (agave Angustifolia). Despite its turbulent history, in 2000, this once outlawed spirit has been awarded a denomination of origin status. Bacanora is a type... Read more