Mexico City

Mexico’s independent capital city and one of Latin America’s great culinary capitals

An autonomous city not tied to any state, Mexico City is Mexico’s capital and largest city. It is also the oldest capital city and most populous city in all of North America. One of Latin America’s great culinary capitals, it can trace its culinary roots all the way back to the Aztecs, whose capital is now the site of the city’s Centro Histórico. The traditional cooking still revolves around the Aztec staples like maíz and beans blended with ingredients introduced by Spanish settlers such as meat and dairy. A multicultural metropolis, Mexico City’s cuisine has also embraced contributions from waves of immigrants from the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

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Mexico City

Mexico’s independent capital city and one of Latin America’s great culinary capitals

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