Mexican Meat Dishes

Fajitas is a popular Tex-Mex dish made from marinated, grilled skirt steak that is served in a wheat flour tortilla. The earliest printed mention of the word fajita referring to food appeared in 1971, and ten years later it had become one of the m... READ MORE

Originating from the Mexican state of Michoacán, carnitas is a flavorful dish made from pork (usually front sections or pork shoulder) that is braised, roasted, or slow-cooked in its own fat for a long time until fully tender and succulent.... READ MORE

Tacos al pastor is a Mexican dish consisting of thin slices of shaved pork from a rotating spit, placed on a tortilla and topped with onions, chopped coriander, pineapple chunks, chili, and salsa. The dish evolved from the Lebanese culinary tradit... READ MORE

Carne asada tacos are the first tacos in history. It is believed that the first tacos appeared in the 1500s, made with thin slices of meat cooked over hot coals. The meat was placed in a corn tortilla and topped with guacamole, onions, chili peppe... READ MORE

Gringas is a typical Mexican dish made with flour tortillas filled with al pastor marinated pork meat, cheese, and, most commonly, pineapple slices, although onions, chili sauce, and coriander can all be added to the dish according to the... READ MORE

Birria is a traditional, slow-cooked goat (although it can also be made with beef, lamb, mutton, or chicken) stew originating from the Mexican state of Jalisco. Colloquially, birria means mess, used in context to refer to anythin... READ MORE

Cabrito is roasted goat kid, a specialty of the Mexican city of Monterrey. Apart from Mexico, the dish is also popular in Brazil, Argentina, Spain, and Portugal. Traditionally, goat kid should be no more than three weeks of age and it should never... READ MORE

Cochinita pibil is a Mexican pork dish originating from Yucatan. Pork is marinated in a combination of annatto paste, bitter orange juice, and garlic. It is slowly baked and then shredded and served on tortillas, tacos, or on its own with shallots... READ MORE

Machaca is a traditional dish consisting of marinated and shredded beef. The meat is usually marinated in a mixture of garlic, salt, pepper, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, and chilis. Originally, the meat was dried, rehydrated, and pounded to m... READ MORE

Alambre is a dish made from finely chopped meat and vegetables such as beef, pork, onions, cheese, and peppers, typically served with a stack of corn or flour tortillas. There are a few variations on the dish, so in northern parts of Mexico, the m... READ MORE

Chiles en nogada or stuffed poblano chiles in walnut sauce is a star dish of the Mexican Independence Day, celebrated every year on September 16. Poblano chiles are large, heart-shaped peppers with thick walls, great for stuffing, and characterize... READ MORE

Chilorio is a Sinaloan dish consisting of fried pulled pork meat that is cooked in chili sauce and spices such oregano, garlic, and cumin. Originally, it was used as a way to preserve meat, but today it is usually used as a filling for numerous Me... READ MORE

Pollo asado is an authentic Mexican dish consisting of marinated grilled chicken that is usually seasoned with citrus juices and cumin. When the chicken is grilled, it is served in pieces and traditionally accompanied by warm, fresh tortillas and ... READ MORE

Tacos Arabes is a traditional dish originating from Puebla. The pita-bread wrappers (pan árabe) are filled with thinly sliced cumin-marinated pork, spicy chipotle salsa, and a sauce consisting of yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, gar... READ MORE

Tacos de cabeza is a popular variety of tacos, especially in Mexico City, Sonora, and the Bajío. It consists of tacos filled with steamed and shredded meat of cow's head, combined with toppings such as red or green salsa, chopped onions, an... READ MORE

Tacos de adobada is a Mexican dish that's similar to tacos al pastor, but not the same. Both tacos al pastor and tacos de adobada refer to pork that's been marinated in a combination of spices, chili peppers, and vinegar. For al pastor, the pork i... READ MORE

Carne guisada is a simple, traditional beef stew flavored with cumin, jalapeños, and chili powder. It is popular throughout Latin America, especially in Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The dish is usually simmered over low h... READ MORE

Poc chuc is a Mexican meat dish consisting of thin pork cutlets marinated in orange juice. The meat is then grilled and served with pickled onions and freshly prepared corn tortillas on the side. It can be found in most restaurants throughout the ... READ MORE

Mixiote is a Mexican dish made by wrapping the membranes of Agave americana plants around various types of meat and steaming or barbecuing the combination until the meat is fully cooked and tender. Meat such as beef, chicken, pork, or lam... READ MORE

Carne a la tampiqueña is a traditional dish that was invented by José Inés Loredo and his brother Fidel in 1939. The story starts with Loredo's restaurant, Club Tampico, where the chefs served almuerzo huastecoREAD MORE

Mole de caderas is a traditional dish from the Mixteca region, particularly in Puebla and Oaxaca. It is a seasonal delicacy prepared in the autumn during "La Matanza," an annual goat harvest that begins in late October. Deeply rooted in indigenous... READ MORE

Asado de boda is a traditional stew originating from Mexico and it's especially popular in Zacatecas and San Luis Potosí. It consists of pork in red sauce and the list of ingredients usually includes pork loin, ancho chili peppers, garlic, ... READ MORE

Mancha manteles is a unique Mexican stew made with a variety of meat, vegetables, fruits, and chili peppers. The name of the dish means tablecloth stainer, possibly referring to the fact that it is so delicious, so people will consume it fast and ... READ MORE

Pollo encacahuatado is a Mexican dish believed to have originated in Puebla. It consists of chicken pieces that are cooked in a delicious peanut sauce made with lard, tomatoes, onions, garlic, peanuts, chilis, cinnamon, and chicken stock. The meat... READ MORE

Pepita con tasajo is a traditional dish originating from Chiapas. It consists of strips of salt-cured beef which are served in a sauce made from onions, garlic, ground pumpkin seeds, and achiote. The dish is traditionally served to the public for ... READ MORE

Puerco en naranja is a traditional dish originating from Central Mexico. Although there are numerous variations on the dish, it's often made with a combination of pork loin, garlic, oregano, peppercorns, oranges, and salt. The meat is pierced with... READ MORE

Rebocado is a traditional slow-cooked stew originating from Mexico. It's usually made with a combination of chili peppers, pork neck, purslane leaves, cinnamon, bay leaves, cloves, cumin, and salt. The cumin, chili peppers, bay leaves, cinnamon, c... READ MORE

Asado mazatleco is a traditional dish originating from Mazatlan, hence the name. The dish consists of potatoes and cubed steak that are fried in oil. The combination is then topped with vegetables and simmered in tomato sauce. In some places, asad... READ MORE

Birria tatemada is a variation of the traditional Mexican birria dish, typically made with goat meat. The meat is marinated in a blend of chili peppers and spices and then slow-cooked until very tender. The "tatemada" refers to the process of char... READ MORE

Codornices en salsa de guajillo is a traditional game dish originating from Mexico. The dish is made with a combination of quail, chanterelle mushrooms, lard or corn oil, guajillo chiles, onions, garlic, oregano, and salt. The quails are cut in ha... READ MORE

Machacado ranchero is a traditional meat dish originating from Coahuila. The dish is usually made with a combination of dry beef, tomatoes, cumin, allspice, lard, hot peppers, onions, flour, garlic, and salt. The beef is beaten with a bat to tende... READ MORE

Pollo al acuyo is a traditional dish originating from Veracruz. The dish is usually made with a combination of chicken pieces, acuyo (hoja santa) leaves, onions, garlic, serrano chiles, tomatillos, corn oil, chicken stock, and salt. The chicken pi... READ MORE

Chiles veracruzanos is a traditional dish originating from Veracruz and consisting of stuffed chipotle peppers. The dish is usually made with a combination of dried chipotles, onions, garlic, tomatoes, olives, capers, raisins, oil, eggs, flour, sa... READ MORE

Carne cocida en limón is a traditional dish originating from Chiapas. Often served in cantinas and pulquerias, this tasty snack consists of ground meat marinated in lime juice. It's usually prepared with a combination of fresh lime juice, g... READ MORE