Mexican foods are popular worldwide for their tasty ingredient combinations and satiating effects. If you want to branch out beyond tacos and burritos, learn more about some other popular Mexican dishes below.

5 Popular Mexican Foods

1. Enchiladas

Enchiladas are corn tortillas stuffed with savory ingredients, from rice, beans, and vegetables to various meats such as carnitas (braised pork), steak, ground beef, or chicken. They’re typically baked in a pan and topped with cheese and green or red chili sauce.

2. Quesadilla

A quesadilla is made with a flour tortilla filled with cheese and meat, veggies, or just cheese. The tortilla is placed open-faced on a grill or griddle, topped with ingredients, then folded in half and cooked until the cheese is golden and melty. It’s perfect for kids or as an appetizer.

3. Ceviche

Ceviche is a popular seafood appetizer that uses curing instead of cooking to prepare items such as scallops, shrimp, or white fish. Raw seafood is cut and mixed with lemon or lime juice and salt to cure it, then paired with other foods such as chilis, onions, and spices. The cured fish is no longer raw, but remains soft and moist.

4. Chile Relleno

Chile relleno involves stuffing poblano peppers with cheese or meat diced with nuts, raisins, and spices. The pepper is coated with egg and masa (corn) flour, then fried. It may be topped with red or green chili sauce or a mild tomato sauce. Other long, mild peppers, such as banana or Anaheim, can be used as well. 

5. Fajita

A fajita is a flour tortilla filled with slices of stir-fried peppers, grilled meat, onion, and spices. Grilled chicken or steak are popular fillings. Fajitas are topped with sour cream and fresh salsa. They’re larger than tacos and not rolled and stuffed like burritos, although fillings and tastes may be similar.

Ono Loco Tacos in Wahiawa, HI, offers authentic, fresh, and delicious Mexican food for you to explore, from breakfast dishes to dinner and dessert. You can also have them deliver or cater your next event. Call (808) 376-8996 to place an order, or visit their website to see a menu and order online. You can also follow them on Facebook and Twitter for deals and specials.