Articles to help you plan your trip to Puebla City, Puebla, Mexico
I’m a big sandwich guy and the cemita poblana is one of my favorite sandwiches in the world. It’s my favorite dish in Puebla, something I probably have at least three or four times a week. Like tacos in Mexico City, they’re the ultimate Poblano comfort food. You’ll find cemitas shops everywhere in Puebla. I’ve … Read more
The complete name of Puebla City is Puebla de Zaragoza. Not as many foreigners know this, but perhaps even fewer know that Puebla de Zaragoza was originally called Puebla de los Ángeles or “City of Angels”. According to legend, one of the city’s founders – Bishop Julian Garces of Tlaxcala – had a dream where … Read more
I don’t have much of a sweet tooth so I was more excited to try savory dishes in Puebla like mole poblano and chiles en nogada. But did you know that Puebla is famous for its traditional confections as well? Known locally as dulces típicos de Puebla or traditional sweets from Puebla (literally “typical sweets”), … Read more
Do you like empanadas? We do. They’re those delicious half-moon-shaped pastries filled with a variety of ingredients like ground beef, potatoes, cheese, hard-boiled egg, and raisins. In Puebla, you’ll find a popular street food dish that’s similar to empanadas, except they’re much bigger. They’re called molotes and they’re one of the tastiest antojitos (Mexican snacks) … Read more
The cemita is the king of all sandwiches in Puebla. You’ll find a cemitas shop on nearly every block in the Historic Center, and rightfully so because cemitas are absolutely delicious. Personally, cemitas milanesas from Puebla are one of my favorite sandwiches in the world. As good as cemitas are, there are other delicious poblano … Read more
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
Puebla is known for having some of the best food in Mexico. Being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s also known for its many Baroque churches and beautiful colonial architecture. But what some people may not know, is that Puebla is home to over two dozen museums, most of which are located in the heart … 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