Articles about the traditional food and drinks in Puebla, Mexico
If you’ve been to Guadalajara, then you’re probably familiar with tortas ahogadas. They’re meat-filled submarine sandwiches drenched in a tomato- or chili-based sauce. In Puebla, you can find something similar called chanclas poblanas. They’re similarly soppy sandwiches swimming in a spicy, tomato-based sauce. The sandwiches are so drenched in sauce that they’re virtually impossible to … Read more
If you had time for just one dish in Puebla, then it should definitely be mole poblano. Without question. It’s a defining dish in traditional Mexican cuisine and considered by many to be a national dish of Mexico. But did you know that there’s another famous mole you can try in Puebla? There are actually … Read more
There are many delicious antojitos (snacks) in Mexico. In Puebla, one of the most popular is the chalupa. You may be familiar with chalupas from your local Taco Bell but authentic chalupas from Mexico are very different. I’ll describe them in more detail in this article but chalupas are a traditional dish in Puebla and … Read more
Many travelers visit Puebla on a day trip from Mexico City. Its Historic Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Baroque architecture and many impressive churches. We love Puebla’s architecture but one of the biggest reasons why we decided to spend the most time here is the food. Together with cities like … Read more