Insect Dishes in Pacific Coast of Mexico

Chapulines is a Mexican specialty dish consisting of fried grasshoppers, characterized by a crunchy texture and yeasty flavor. The grashoppers are traditionally seasoned with chilis, garlic, and a squeeze of lime juice. They can be used as a filli... READ MORE

Tacos de chapulines is a traditional dish that can be found in the southern parts of the country. The tacos are made by topping small corn tortillas with a combination of grasshoppers, guacamole, pipian sauce, and lime juice. The grasshoppers are ... READ MORE

Jumiles are Mexican stinkbugs that were consumed since pre-Columbian times as a snack, a medicine, and an aphrodisiac. These bugs are usually toasted in a skillet, then used as a taco filling. They can also be ground and added to salsas or guacamo... READ MORE

Chicatanas are large Mexican flying ants that appear annually during the first rain of the season because they're trying to flee their flooded nests and search for food sources. In Mexico, people collect them and prepare specialty dishes such as s... READ MORE