The Spanish invasion of the Aztec Empire occurred in the 16th century. The basic staples since then remain native foods such as corn, beans, squash and chili peppers, but the Europeans introduced many other foods, the most important of which were meat from domesticated animals, dairy products (especially cheese) and various herbs and spices, although key spices in Mexican cuisine are also native to Mesoamerica such as a large variety of chili peppers.

Antojitos

Street food in Mexico, called antojitos, is prepared by street vendors and at small traditional markets in Mexico. Most of them include corn as an ingredient.

Cheese dishes

Egg dishes

Meat dishes

Beef dishes

Goat dishes

Pork dishes

Poultry dishes

Other meat and protein dishes

Moles, sauces, dips and spreads

Rice dishes

Seafood dishes

Soups and stews

Vegetable dishes

Desserts and sweets

Mexico's candy and bakery sweets industry, centered in Michoacán and Mexico City, produces a wide array of products.

Beverages

Non-alcoholic

Alcoholic