WHAT IS MEXICAN FOOD?

Mexican cuisine was derived about 9,000 years ago, when agricultural communities such as the Maya formed, domesticating maize.

The Mayan were known to live expertly off the land. They sustained themselves with beans, corn, peppers, fruit, chicken, turkey and duck.

MEXICAN FOOD BY REGION

Mexico can be classified by region by their indigenous foods.

The Northern region

is well-known for meat and cheeses

The North-Pacific Coast

grows more fruit and vegetables

The Bajio region

contains more rice, pork, and sausages

The South-Pacific Coast

Growing a large variety of chili pepper, chicken, and cheese

The Southern region

is known for corn and spices

The Gulf region of Mexican 

is known for its corn and vanilla