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Latin Times
Ester Cristobal

The 10 Mexican Food Staples World Cup Visitors May Miss — And Why That's a Mistake You Can't Afford to Make

Traditional and modern chefs of Oaxaca go to markets to find the best ingredients to prepare plates of the iconic traditional Mexican cuisine. AFP PHOTO/OMAR TORRES (Credit: OMAR TORRES/Getty Images)

The 2026 World Cup organizers have spent years preparing the stadiums, the infrastructure, and the visitor experience. But Mexico's greatest asset needs no preparation at all. It has been perfected over centuries, passed down through generations, and served daily from street corners, market stalls, and family kitchens that most tourists never find. It is the food — and if you leave without trying these ten dishes, you will have missed the best part of the trip entirely.

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