Tejate (regional fermented cacao and maize drink). Looks like fungus is growing on top but it’s flor de cacao and the texture is more like solid cream. I drink tejate almost daily! Traditional serving bowls are always available (3rd photo) but I usually just get the to-go version – Oaxaca, Mexico
Tag: Food
Eggs for breakfast!
Huevos divorciados, chilaquiles verdes (con huevos), enfrijoladas (con huevos), huevos a la mexicana, and omelette with quesillo and chorizo – Oaxaca, Mexico
Chapulines (grasshoppers)
If you see me on NYE, you get to try them. I bought the jar just for you! – Oaxaca, Mexico
Street corn!
Topped with mayo, queso, chapulines (grasshoppers!), chili powder, and fresh lime – Oaxaca, Mexico
Pozole!
This one is with beef in red broth – Oaxaca, Mexico
Memelas
Memelas (thick corn tortilla based regional food). This one is topped with black beans, cheese, and chorizo. And a side of spicy sauce, of course – Oaxaca, Mexico
Marquesitas yucatecas (crispy wafer roll?)
One of my favorite street snacks! This one is filled with Nutella and banana. – Oaxaca, Mexico
Tacos al pastor
Complete with a personal salsa station! – Oaxaca, Mexico
Big breakfast!
This was the best chilaquiles I’ve eaten. Perfect texture of being soft and crunchy at the same time! – Oaxaca, Mexico
Ethiopian
First time eating Ethiopian food. Yum! – Las Vegas, Nevada